I have a diverse level of experience covering all aspects of the Bookkeeping and Accounting Functions. I received a Degree in Accounting and have 5 years of Public Accounting Experience before practicing in private industry and as a sole practitioner servicing companies, trusts and individuals with bookkeeping and accounting services.
Experience in small business accounting management and bookkeeping
· Analyzed, processed and performed data entry of payables and receivables
· Processed wholesale and web product orders and insured proper shipment
· Proficient with Quick Books Pro and Quick Books Online
· Performed monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
· Audited general ledgers for accuracy and prepared adjusting journal entries at month/year end
· Created standard and customized financial statements
· Prepared quarterly/annual city and state tax returns, manually and online.
Personal Financial Management
· Assisted in organizing personal financial files.
· Monitored cash flow and establish budgets.
· Prepare and reconcile records and government remittances so as to save time and money when submitted to the tax preparer.
Experience in Family Wealth Management
· Worked with Family Accounting Offices of wealthy families recording business and personal transactions,
· Preparing investment analysis and internal use management reports to communicate to principles their current financial situation and assisting them with future possible directions.
Experience as a Certified Public Accountant
· Strong understanding of the concepts of accrual accounting and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
· Working knowledge of the characteristics of different tax entities (Corporations, LLC, Partnerships or Sole Proprietor) and the possible tax ramifications of each.
· Reconciled Fixed Income and Equity portfolios managed by independent institutions.
· Prepared management reports including Cash Flow Statements, Market Value Statements, Budgets and Asset Allocation Statements.
· Interfaced with external CPA firm to expedite and reduce costs of tax return preparations.
· Supervised accounting clerks which encompassed training and delegation of duties and completion of procedures manuals.
· Instituted and oversaw accounting controls to assure accurate maintenance of accounting records and the safeguarding of assets.
· Worked in Public Accounting for 5 years involved in Review and Compilation engagements.
Financial Education Services
· Train and assist with Quick Books, Excel and Word.
· Explain how to prepare bank reconciliations and other financial information tools.
· Financial education for women and youth especially in transitional times such as divorce or starting a business.
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Option: Accounting, Cum Laude
California State University, Northridge
· Certified Public Accountant (Inactive Status)
· Quick Books ProAdvisor
· Member of NorthWest Quickbooks Proadvisor Meet up Group
Experience in small business accounting management and bookkeeping
· Analyzed, processed and performed data entry of payables and receivables
· Processed wholesale and web product orders and insured proper shipment
· Proficient with Quick Books Pro and Quick Books Online
· Performed monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
· Audited general ledgers for accuracy and prepared adjusting journal entries at month/year end
· Created standard and customized financial statements
· Prepared quarterly/annual city and state tax returns, manually and online.
Personal Financial Management
· Assisted in organizing personal financial files.
· Monitored cash flow and establish budgets.
· Prepare and reconcile records and government remittances so as to save time and money when submitted to the tax preparer.
Experience in Family Wealth Management
· Worked with Family Accounting Offices of wealthy families recording business and personal transactions,
· Preparing investment analysis and internal use management reports to communicate to principles their current financial situation and assisting them with future possible directions.
Experience as a Certified Public Accountant
· Strong understanding of the concepts of accrual accounting and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
· Working knowledge of the characteristics of different tax entities (Corporations, LLC, Partnerships or Sole Proprietor) and the possible tax ramifications of each.
· Reconciled Fixed Income and Equity portfolios managed by independent institutions.
· Prepared management reports including Cash Flow Statements, Market Value Statements, Budgets and Asset Allocation Statements.
· Interfaced with external CPA firm to expedite and reduce costs of tax return preparations.
· Supervised accounting clerks which encompassed training and delegation of duties and completion of procedures manuals.
· Instituted and oversaw accounting controls to assure accurate maintenance of accounting records and the safeguarding of assets.
· Worked in Public Accounting for 5 years involved in Review and Compilation engagements.
Financial Education Services
· Train and assist with Quick Books, Excel and Word.
· Explain how to prepare bank reconciliations and other financial information tools.
· Financial education for women and youth especially in transitional times such as divorce or starting a business.
Education and Professional Affiliations
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Option: Accounting, Cum Laude
California State University, Northridge
· Certified Public Accountant (Inactive Status)
· Quick Books ProAdvisor
· Member of NorthWest Quickbooks Proadvisor Meet up Group