Linda Roberts
Springfield
Summary
Skilled food preparation team member experienced in readying cold foods, sides and beverages. Reliable in keeping surfaces clean and sanitized for infection control. Always ready to help team members and customers.
Motivated accountant proficient in ms office and accounting software. Bringing several years of hands-on experience managing payroll functions and maintaining accounts payables. Independent and self-motivated team player possessing outstanding mathematics and analytical abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Marmalese Sandbar
Springfield
10.2019 - Current
- Assisted chefs in preparing ingredients for daily menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace.
- Operated kitchen equipment, including slicers and mixers, safely and efficiently.
- Followed health and safety standards to maintain food quality.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Cut or sliced meat, poultry and seafood to prepare for cooking.
- Restocked cupboards, refrigerators and service stations with new food items or supplies.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
Accounting Manager/HR Manager
Department of veterans of foreign wars
Springfield
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed financial records and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting processes and monitored expense reports.
- Prepared monthly financial statements for review by leadership.
- Reviewed invoices and processed payments in a timely manner.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
- Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information and payroll data.
- Monitored attendance records and leave requests for accuracy and completeness.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
- Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
Accounting Assistant
Kurtcher and associate CPAs
Springfield
10.2006 - 12.2018
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Prepared financial statements and reports for client review.
- Assisted in tax preparation and filing for various clients.
- Coordinated with clients to gather necessary financial documentation.
- Supported audits by providing requested financial information promptly.
- Ensured compliance with accounting regulations and standards consistently.
- Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
- Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
- Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting Software.
- Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
- Produced reliable reports by checking financial statements for accuracy.
- Worked closely with auditors during year-end audits to provide necessary documentation.
- Processed journal entries for accruals, amortization and other adjustments.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement.
- Assisted with tax preparation and filing, including sales tax and income tax returns.
- Monitored and recorded company expenses, ensuring adherence to budget guidelines.
- Prepared and issued customer invoices, monitored receivables, and managed collections process.
- Maintained accurate financial records and documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
- Performed credit checks on new clients and set up payment terms.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
Education
Master of Science -
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 03.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Robert Morris University
Chicago, IL 02.2012 - 04.2014
Skills
- Food preparation
- Inventory management
- Kitchen safety
- Equipment operation
- Financial reporting
- Tax compliance
- Account reconciliation
- Payroll administration
- Client relationship management
- Data entry accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Quickbooks
- Organizational skills
- Internal controls
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Auditing procedures
- A/P and A/R
- Accounts payable
- General ledger management
- Bookkeeping knowledge
- Data analysis
- General ledger entries
- Data inputting
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Year-end close
- Payroll management
- General ledger accounting
- Tax preparation
- Estate tax returns
- Payroll liability and deductions
Timeline
Cook's Assistant
Marmalese Sandbar
10.2019 - Current
Accounting Manager/HR Manager
Department of veterans of foreign wars
10.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Science -
University of Phoenix
03.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Robert Morris University
02.2012 - 04.2014
Accounting Assistant
Kurtcher and associate CPAs
10.2006 - 12.2018