Detail-oriented office assistant with proven expertise in organizational management, bookkeeping, and client relations. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to overall organizational success. Adept at multitasking and delivering exceptional customer service to foster positive client experiences.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant and Bookkeeper
Cooper, Barton, & Cooper LLP
Macon
01.2021 - 03.2025
Ensured that all paperwork was properly filed according to established procedures.
Assisted with document production and deposition preparation.
Coordinated the distribution of legal materials to other parties as required.
Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients. Corresponded daily with clients and attorneys.
Handled telephone calls, meeting plans, and conference organization requirements.
Performed bookkeeping duties to include; processing payments received, processing expenses and reimbursements, reconciling of credit card transactions, reconciling bank statements, processing AP checks
Data Entry for attorney and paralegal billable time
Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
Accounting Specialist
Central Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America
Macon
08.2000 - 12.2020
Answered phone calls and assisted customers with event registration and other needs
Scheduled, organized, prepared report packets, and attended board meetings.
Prepared meeting minutes
The assistant sales associate for the Scout store helped process inventory.
Organized and scheduled Product Sales Campaign (Fundraising).
Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate the annual auditing process.
Generated weekly and monthly expense reports for senior management review.
Handled daily cash transactions, and maintained petty cash funds.
Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Monitored cash activity, prepared cash flow statements and analyzed trends.
Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.
Processed Payroll reports and submitted them to Payroll Company; Managed employee benefits and allowances
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Central Georgia Technical College
Macon, GA
12-2002
Skills
Office administration
Notary public
Client service and support
Exceptional telephone etiquette
Database management
Document preparation
Contract management
Calendar management
Data entry
Client correspondence
File organization
Bookkeeping
Accounts reconciliation
Attention to detail
Time management
Client billing
Scheduling/Planning
Administrative support
Microsoft office
Confidentiality
Correspondence
Administrative assistance
Payroll processing
Order and request filing
10 Key
QuickBooks pro
Practice Panther
Peoplesoft
Certification
Notary Republic
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Legal Assistant and Bookkeeper
Cooper, Barton, & Cooper LLP
01.2021 - 03.2025
Accounting Specialist
Central Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America
08.2000 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Central Georgia Technical College
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