1. Valerie J. Funk
12105 Winding Woods Way
Bradenton, FL 34202
941-752-3678
Summary of Qualifications:
Organized, detail-oriented professional experienced in bookkeeping and accounting. Proficient in Excel,
QuickBooks and Word, and able to learn new computer systems and programs quickly. Enjoy finding ways to
simplify processes and procedures to save time and money.
EXPERIENCE – FULL TIME
Peridia Golf & Country Club, Bradenton, FL April 2008 to Present
Full-charge Bookkeeper
Responsible for accurate and timely processing of payables, receivables, fixed assets, month end and year end
financials. Interact with club members daily to resolve questions and/or issues. Work with the Master Board
Treasurer to ensure the Capital Reserve Account is funded correctly and to prepare accurate budgets yearly.
Maintain computer equipment and systems. Verify food and Pro-Shop merchandise inventory counts monthly.
Human Resources responsibilities include background checks, orientation, submittal of new hire paperwork; report
employee hours worked, and act as liaison with the PEO for any employee issues. Involved in special projects such
as analysis of PEO companies and insurance policies to find savings.
Tech Data, Clearwater, FL May 1996 to September 2002
Lead Vendor Accountant
Established and maintained excellent working relationships and reconciled accounts of several major vendors
including Intel and AMD. Created several Excel macros to aid in payment and discount projections to benefit the
entire Accounts Payable department. Promoted to Lead position of the Components team in April 2000, which
increased workload to include training new employees and analyzing procedures and systems to find efficiencies
and save money.
Other Full Time positions in chronological order:
Staff Accountant at Diagnostic Clinic, Largo, FL December 1995 to May 1996
Staff Accountant at Manchester Memorial Hospital, Manchester, CT January 1989 to February 1991
Staff Accountant at Homedco, Newington, CT March 1988 to January 1989
Staff Accountant at Farmstead Telephone Group, Glastonbury, CT November 1986 to March 1988
Various duties during the above positions:
• Reconciled fixed assets, bank statements, and all other asset and liability accounts.
• Prepared month-end journal entries and accruals.
• Produced monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Supervised a staff of four covering accounting and administrative functions.
• Implemented a P.C. based payroll system.
• Assisted in the preparation of yearly budgets and provided monthly variance analysis.
• Prepared sales and use tax returns for Connecticut and New York.
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2. EXPERIENCE – PART TIME
Beacon Products, LLC, Bradenton, FL September 2002 to December 2007
Accounting and Sales Support
Responsible for month end bank and balance sheet account reconciliations. Assisted A/P, A/R, and purchasing
with any backlog of tasks. Created several Excel macros to make daily reporting requirements faster and accurate.
Assisted Sales with order entry, and created a step-by-step manual for training purposes of future employees.
Other part time positions held were pharmacy technician at Pelton’s Pharmacy in Wethersfield, CT and at
Manchester Memorial Hospital. Duties at these jobs included entering prescriptions, aiding pharmacists in filling
customer prescriptions, rotating stock, counting inventory, and delivering narcotics and medicines to nursing units.
Education: Bachelor of Arts – Psychology/Business Administration
Castleton State College, Castleton, VT
Other academic achievements:
California State College of Northridge - Intermediate Accounting courses
Central Connecticut State University – Managerial Accounting, Education and History courses
References will be furnished upon request.
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