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Helen Payne

@helenpayne1

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Experienced full-charge bookkeeper and financial operations leader.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can manage financial operations, lead/process improvements, train staff, and help optimize cash flow within a collaborative, community-focused organization.

I am a highly motivated, detail-oriented full-charge bookkeeper and consultant with 17 years of hands-on experience managing financial departments and daily operations for 30+ corporations and community associations.

I have led software transitions, trained staff, and improved financial accuracy through thorough audits, reconciliations, and timely reporting to support tax preparation and CPA audits.

As a principal and manager, I hired and supervised teams, managed accounts payable/receivable, prepared budgets and bank reconciliations, and recommended banking and reserve strategies to optimize cash flow and capital projects.

I bring strong customer service, organizational skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks, Vantaca, AvidXchange and Microsoft Office, and I am committed to improving processes, retaining clients, and supporting community-focused organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Full Charged Bookkeeper

Current

Independent Consultant

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Provide full-charge bookkeeping and financial operations for 30+ community associations, reducing discrepancies through audits and improving cash flow via timely invoicing and reconciliations.

Full Charge Bookkeeping Quickbooks Financial Reconciliations Financial Reporting Accounts Payable Receivable Accounts Payable Receivable

Principal & Financial Manager

CMI

Oct 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Ran financial operations for over 30 community associations, managed AP/AR and bank reconciliations, supported CPA audits, and prepared annual budgets and financial reports to optimize reserves and cash flow.

Financial Management Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Bank Reconciliation Budgeting CPA Invoicing

Community Association Manager

Commonvest Community Association Management

Jul 2007 - Oct 2021 (14 years 3 months)

Managed operations and finances for 30+ associations, hired and led a team of 7+, implemented risk management procedures, and improved operational efficiency through staff training and process improvements.