BOOKKEEPER SUMMARY Highly talented and results-driven Bookkeeper with 15+ years' experience in full -charge bookkeeping, bank

account and General Ledger reconciliation. Proven ab ilities in tax preparation, cost accounting, and data migration. Computer and o ffice management expertise. Currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Accounting . SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Organization, Determination, Attention to Detail, Team-Player, Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory tracking and management, Tax Returns (Personal and Corporate), Correspondence, Cash handling and manage ment, Customer Service, Web-based Publishing, Peachtree Accounting, Quicken, Qui ckBooks, Ceridian Payroll Services, ATX Tax reporting software, Microsoft Word, Excel. EMPLOYMENT 2010 to 2011 Homes & Land Magazine Newport News, VA 23602 Locally-run, owner-operated Real Estate magazine Bookkeeper Accounts Payable for three companies including the set-up and processing of electronic payments; Accounts Receivable for two companies; Streamlined state ment and invoice processes and improved collection period from 45 days to 25 day s; Payroll and Payroll Taxes for two companies; Corrected over $3000 in gross pa y due to a computing error in the employee tax data; Bank reconciliations for fi ve accounts; Found and reallocated charges made to company credit cards by an em ployee; Improved customer relations by prompt responses. 2009 to 2009 Colonial Financial Partners (formerly Bailey & Finch) Yorktown, VA Local CPA firm, multiple clients Associate Monthly Bookkeeping maintenance, including recommendations for reducing e xcess spending; In-house support for Bookkeeping issues and problems; Tax Return s for both Personal and Business clients, with emphasis on maximizing refunds an d minimizing payment owed; Handled difficult clients with poise. 2007 to 2008 Accountemps (Contract Employment) Norfolk, VA Bookkeeper/Tax Accountant Assigned to Bailey & Finch, PLC, a local CPA firm Monthly Bookkeeping maintenance; Advised customers on Bookkeeping issues; Learned to prepare Tax Returns (Personal and Corporate) with emphasis on maximi zing refunds and minimizing payment owed. 2006 to 2006 Wilder Mechanical Corp Newport News, VA Heating and Air Conditioning installation Payroll Clerk Payroll for 65 local employees; Job Cost tracking for residential and Gov ernment contracts; Processed Child Support, Liens, Levies, Garnishments and Bank

ruptcy deductions; General Ledger reconciliation to verify accurate posting; Ke y in setting up new system of proprietary software and ensuring accurate manual migration of data from QuickBooks which allowed for better job costing. 2005 to 2005 Consolidated Realty/Condor Properties Virginia Beach, VA Construction and Real Estate sales Bookkeeper/Office Manager Accounts Payable, with purchase orders; Ordered construction materials pe r specs for new construction; Bank Reconciliations for 10 accounts; Job Cost tra cking for 70 properties; Processed and issued property closing documents and ver ified HUD statements. 2004 to 2004 Witt Mares Staffing (Contract Employment) Newport News, VA Bookkeeper assigned to Rowe Building and Development, a local construction firm Accounts Payable for 45 client accounts and 5 business accounts to ensure accurate posting; Accounts Receivable for 2 business accounts; Bank Reconciliat ion for 50 accounts with monthly financial reports for 45 client accounts. Was instrumental in setting up proper accounting and reporting procedures for this p osition. 2002 to 2003 Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA Yorktown, VA Non-profit organization Accounting Support Accounts Payable for twelve (12) YMCA branches and ensured accurate posti ng; General Ledger tracking for cost accounting; Prepared 1099's; Tracked, invoi ced and reconciled contribution accounts for a non-profit organization; Payroll support. 2001 to 2002 Newport News, INC Hampton, Virginia Clothing Distributor Accounting Clerk Accounts Payable matching inventory receipts with payment invoices; Track ed daily cash receipts reports; Monthly account reconciliations tracking cash ad vances and airline travel; Expense reports from local and out of state employees ; Monthly spreadsheets regarding merchandise overages/shortages; Shipping cost a nalysis. 1997 to 1999 Great Atlantic Management Hampton, VA Real Estate Management firm Payroll Clerk/Benefits Administrator Payroll for 375 employees in four states; Tracked Garnishments, Levies an d Loans; Administered group health, dental and life insurance as well as employe e-purchased insurance; Handled employee insurance problems with ease; Administer ed the 401(k) plan, contribution payments, loans, and enrollments; Accounts paya ble for all insurance premiums, uniform rentals and recruiting costs. EDUCATION Present: University of Phoenix

Richmond Campus AA in Accounting Past: NEC/Kee Business College Newport News, VA DIPLOMA: Accounting Specialist