Nakeya

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the Bookkeeping position. I believe the job duties listed align well with my skills. You need someone who is highly organized and effective and who can remain positive and pleasant under strict deadlines. I believe my experience and education serves me well for this role. In my previous capacity as an Accounting Manager at Vitality Senior Living, I accurately maintained multiple ledgers within Quickbooks while self-managing multiple projects and learning new concepts regularly under deadlines. I was responsible for compiling the company’s financial statements for the purposes of providing it to the auditor. I acted as the liaison between the external audit team and the internal accounting department. I have also worked in several worked as an Office Manager/Bookkeeper before receiving my post-secondary education, allowing me to develop excellent communication and conflict resolution skills. I am proficient in accounting software including, but not limited to, MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and various other tax and accounting software. Having worked on many teams and as a people-oriented person, I am very enthusiastic about the possibility to work with a diverse team while managing sole responsibilities as the Bookkeeper.

SKILLS

• Typing Speed 55 WPM
• Competent with Windows, and Mac
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Desktop and QBO, Workamajig, NetSuite, SAP, ADP, and AMB, Eldermark, Xero, Net Suite. Gusto, Bill.com, Last Pass, Expensify
• Add Ons

EXPERIENCE

Part Time Remote Staff Accountant, Meaux & Co. CPAs
Baton Rouge, LA September 2019- Present

Duties
• Manage QBO bank feed by matching and categorizing transactions
• Manage app integrations with QBO
• Enter daily sales receipts into QBO
• Make monthly journal entries as needed in QBO
• Match receipts with transactions in QBO using Receipt Bank
• Reconcile QBO with bank and credit card statements each month
• Communicate directly with clients regarding outstanding items and questions about their transactions
• Have clients' books in a "review ready" state for the prior month within one week of the month ending
• Help identify and implement opportunities to make your processes more efficient

Accounting Manager, Vitality Senior Living
Brentwood, TN May 2018-September 2019

Duties:

• Managed the preparation of accounting reports such as earnings, profit/loss, cash flows, depreciation, inventory, cash balance, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Managed accounts receivable and oversee collections for all business units.
• Maintained and monitor monthly and year-end closing schedules for all business units.
• Reconciled general ledger accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepared and perform check runs and all payments.
• Reviewed and verify invoices and check requests.
• Prepared annual 1099 and 1096 forms.
• Reconciled cash daily.
• Processed month-end closing.
• Prepared, reviewed and posted journal entries and depreciation. Maintained transaction documentation and support.
• Prepared details and summary schedules for management as required.
• Downloaded and posts corporate credit card data.
• Assisted in the budget process.
• Ensured the completeness and accuracy of inter-company account activity.
• Provided assistance and lead projects for company management and business units as directed by the Director of Accounting.


Senior Staff Accountant, Midwest Equity Mortgage
Oak Brook, IL-04/2013-04-2018

Duties:

• Recorded financial transactions via journal entries, including month-end close process.
• Performed moderately complex analyses (commissions, rebates, accruals, etc.) and prepare monthly account reconciliations in support of the financial statements
• Performed variance analyses and P/L reporting
• Assisted with the preparation and administration of the annual budget, as well as periodic operating forecasts
• Assisted in the annual financial audit and preparation of tax return work papers
• Ad-hoc reporting and special projects as required by Senior Management
• All payroll functions


Accountant, Stevens and Tate Marketing
Lombard, IL-03/2010-04/2013

Duties:

• Bank Reconciliations
• Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
• Posted revenues by verifying and entering transactions form lock box and local deposits.
• Updated receivables by totaling unpaid invoice es.
• Summarized receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinating monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verifying totals; preparing the report.
• Updated payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, savings deductions, and job title and department/division transfers.
• Prepared reports by compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages.
• Determined payroll liabilities by calculating employee federal and state income and social security taxes and employer's social security, unemployment, and workers' compensation payments.


EDUCATION

Aurora University
• B.S. in Accounting, June 2010