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Laura Lee Hogg

Bookkeeper/Accounting Assistant
New Denver,BC

Summary

Adept at transforming financial chaos into order, my tenure at Royal LePage Selkirk Realty honed my expertise in financial statement accuracy and general ledger management. Leveraging superior attention to detail and SAGE 50 proficiency, I consistently ensure precision in all financial records, enhancing company-wide decision-making and operational efficiency.

Qualified Accounting Clerk with distinguished history of accuracy and professionalism in financial management. Offering careful documentation and mathematical skills to challenging position. Trained.

Skilled in bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing with background in managing accurate financial records and preparing reports. Known for strong analytical skills and ability to improve processes leading to increased efficiency. Demonstrated success in reconciling accounts and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Committed to maintaining confidentiality of financial data and contributing to team success through hard work and attention to detail.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant

Royal LePage Selkirk Realty
Nakusp, British Columbia
05.2018 - Current
  • Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
  • Provided support during external audits by preparing necessary documents and answering inquiries.
  • Verified accuracy of vendor invoices against purchase orders prior to payment processing.
  • Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
  • Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
  • Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
  • Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits of company finances.
  • Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
  • Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
  • Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements, for review by management.
  • Maintained accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely billing and payment processing.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, improving cash flow management.
  • Reconciled intercompany accounts on a regular basis.
  • Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
  • Reconciled bank statements to internal accounts monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
  • Calculated income and social security tax deductions.
  • Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
  • Tracked and reported charitable contributions and grants for nonprofit bookkeeping.
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
  • Posted journal entries to the general ledger system accurately and timely.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
  • Analyzed financial transactions, assigning to specific accounts.
  • Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
  • Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
  • Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
  • Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions.
  • Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
  • Managed payroll processing for staff members.
  • Managed financial transactions and recordkeeping with precision, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and accounts.
  • Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
  • Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
  • Prepared and processed payroll.
  • Prepared financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
  • 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.
  • Handled bi-weekly payroll services for company employees.
  • Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Performed month-end closing activities.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
  • Processed payroll for employees, including calculating wages, deductions, and issuing payments.
  • Provided support to upper management with special projects related to finance or accounting processes.
  • Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
  • Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
  • Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Sage 50 Accounting Software.
  • Reconciled expenses and financial records.

Bookkeeper

Christopher Johnston Law Corporation
Nakusp, British Columbia
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
  • Ensured accuracy in all accounting entries and records.
  • Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
  • Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
  • Prepared accurate financial reports each month by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
  • Managed financial transactions and recordkeeping with precision, ensuring accuracy in ledgers and accounts.
  • Conducted month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy of financial reporting.

Education

Long Term Care Aid/Nursing Assistant Level 1

College of The Rockies
Cranbrook, BC
01-2014

SAGE Accounting Introduction

Selkirk College
Castlegar, BC
09-2002

Accounting 101 & 120

Mount Royal College
Accounting
06-2001

High School Diploma -

Lucerne Elementary Secondary School
New Denver, BC
06-1999

Skills

  • Financial statements expertise
  • Accounting
  • General ledger maintenance
  • A/P and A/R
  • Tax document preparation
  • SAGE 50
  • Data inputting
  • Financial recordkeeping
  • Bank statement reconciliation
  • General ledger entries
  • Account reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Accounts receivable
  • Payroll processing
  • Record preparation
  • Accounts payable management
  • Sheet balancing
  • Tax statement preparation
  • Invoice processing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Time tracking
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Confidential document control
  • Bookkeeping software
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Accounts payable
  • General ledger management
  • Transaction entry
  • Exceptional organization
  • Cash flow management
  • Vendor management
  • Superior attention to detail

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Christopher Johnston Law Corporation
01.2022 - 11.2023

Bookkeeper, Accounting Assistant

Royal LePage Selkirk Realty
05.2018 - Current

Long Term Care Aid/Nursing Assistant Level 1

College of The Rockies

SAGE Accounting Introduction

Selkirk College

Accounting 101 & 120

Mount Royal College

High School Diploma -

Lucerne Elementary Secondary School
Laura Lee HoggBookkeeper/Accounting Assistant