DAWN HELMS
     8761 S. Hwy 181    •    Kenedy, TX  78119    •      [Send email to request phone number] 34.4066    •   
helms1@sbcglobal.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly organized and detail-focused Bookkeeper with an exceptional track record
of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environments.
	Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and
credits, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data.
	Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual
financial statements for management within tight deadlines.
	Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable,
generating invoices and monthly statements for clients.
	Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline
processes and increase efficiency and productivity.
	Excellent computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel, Peachtree, Quicken, and QuickBooks and able to learn proprietary
systems/applications quickly and easily.
	Self motivated, deadline oriented, and well organized.  

Skill Proficiencies 
•	Quarterly / End of Year Reports
•	Accounts Payable/Receivable 	•	Budget Preparation
•	Process Improvement
•	Payroll	•	Financial Statements
•	Reconciliation

 
EDUCATION
Three years of College, taking accounting classes, no degree-- 10 years
experience in Field.
Bee County College and San Antonio College
 
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kenedy Paging – Kenedy, TX       		                                     
1996-2004
Full-Charge Bookkeeper
Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing
financial statements, and recording all transactions. Prepare management reports
and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel detailing company’s financial
status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create invoices and
track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns. Research
and resolve billing and collections disputes. 
Key Contributions:
	Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining
accounting processes. Prepared and delivered to management, under extremely quick
turnaround timelines, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial
statements.
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Southern Communications – Kenedy, TX  						2004-2007	
Bookkeeper
Manage all financial transactions, posting debits and credits, producing
financial statements, and recording all transactions. Prepare management reports
and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel detailing company’s financial
status. Generate bank deposits, verify and balance receipts. Create invoices and
track overdue accounts. Manage payroll and prepare payroll tax returns. Research
and resolve billing and collections disputes. Managed financial transactions and
record keeping with strict attention to detail. Verified and posted transactions
to general ledger. Reconciled and balanced accounts and computed interest rates.
Compiled statistical reports for management. Generated monthly statements and
invoices for customers. Communicated with customers to address inquiries and
resolve issues. Ensured accurate and timely processing of accounting data.
Performed accounts receivable functions, balancing cash and posting sales
invoices. Worked with accounts payable department to post invoices. Accurately
entered transactions into proprietary company accounting system. Completed ad hoc
assignments and analyses for managers and supervisors. 

Key Contributions:
	Improved processes for creating customer invoices, which reduced
overall timeframe for receiving payments. 
	Excelled within a fast-paced environment, continually taking on
increased levels of responsibility.
	Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing
assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
	Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivables
through improved collections processes.


Medical Billing and Coding Specialists                                          
                               2007

Received certificate in medical coding and billing in August 2007.