Patricia Laster
Heber Springs
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with experience as an Assistant Bookkeeper at Concord School District, excelling in invoice processing and accounts payable. Proven ability to enhance financial organization and maintain positive vendor relationships through excellent communication. Skilled in multitasking and managing sensitive information, ensuring timely payments and smooth audits.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Bookkeeper
Concord School District
01.2020 - Current
- Filed invoices with processed checks to maintain orderly accounting filing system.
- Assisted bookkeepers in providing support documentation required for audits.
- Obtained revenue and paid invoices by verifying and completing payable and receivable transactions.
- Enhanced overall financial organization by maintaining a well-organized filing system for important documents.
- Confirmed accounts payable and controlled expenses by receiving, processing, verifying and reconciling invoices.
- Performed data entry, paper filing, electronic archiving and used 10‐key and other machines and equipment to support office efficiency.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Assisted bookkeeper in managing fixed asset inventory, including updating asset records, calculating depreciation, and preparing related reports.
- Ensured timely payments to vendors by tracking invoices and promptly processing checks.
- Processed employee and contractor expense reimbursements quickly.
- Facilitated smooth audits by preparing required documentation and addressing auditor inquiries as needed.
- Maintained positive vendor relationships through clear communication regarding payment schedules and outstanding balances.
- Input financial data and produced reports using eFianance.
Elementary School Secretary
Concord School District
07.2013 - 01.2020
- Maintained a welcoming atmosphere in the front office by greeting visitors professionally and addressing their inquiries promptly.
- Coordinated substitute teacher placements to minimize disruptions in classroom instruction.
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment for students by monitoring visitor access to campus facilities during daytime hours.
- Facilitated communication among staff members by managing phone calls, distributing mail, and updating bulletin boards regularly.
- Ensured timely distribution of important announcements to staff members through email or printed memos.
- Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility in handling a wide range of administrative tasks as needed to support the overall needs of the school community.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly while adhering to privacy guidelines set forth by the school district policy.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Mountain ViewSkills
- Invoice processing
- Accounts payable specialist
- Bookkeeping
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Assistant Bookkeeper
Concord School District
01.2020 - Current
Elementary School Secretary
Concord School District
07.2013 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
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