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Jennifer Tharp

@jennifertharp

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Detail-driven accounting and office manager skilled in AP/AR and payroll.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can own AP/AR, payroll processing, and reconciliations, keep records audit-ready, and use QuickBooks, Excel, and AI tools to improve accuracy and efficiency while consistently meeting deadlines.

I’m a detail-oriented Accounting and Administrative professional, trusted to handle confidential financial and employee records with accuracy, discretion, and consistent deadline delivery. My focus is keeping financial operations organized and reliable—especially through accounts payable/receivable, invoice processing, and account reconciliation.

In my current role as Co-Owner / Office Manager (Jim Handy Renovations & Handyman Services), I manage full financial operations including invoicing, expense tracking, budgeting, and accounts receivable. I track outstanding invoices and manage collections to support cash flow, and I increased revenue 50% through strategic planning, marketing, and SEO optimization.

I’ve built strong payroll and HR support experience as a Payroll Administrator / Human Resources Clerk for 1,800+ employees across 50 locations, using MAS 90 and Excel-based tracking for employee records and compliance. I’ve also supported month-end close through AP invoice processing and reconciliations, and I now integrate AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to streamline writing, research, and data organization while refining outputs for accuracy and business-ready results.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Writing & Research Project

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Independent Project

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Used Claude and ChatGPT to streamline writing, research, and data organization tasks across multiple business projects. Built prompt structures, validated AI outputs for accuracy and alignment, and improved efficiency and output quality.

Prompt Engineering Claude ChatGpt Content Validation Microsoft Office Time Management Attention To Detail

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Co-Owner / Office Manager

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Jim Handy Renovations & Handyman Services

May 2017 - Present (9 years 3 months)

Managed financial operations including invoicing, expense tracking, budgeting, and accounts receivable. Increased revenue 50% through strategic planning and SEO, and improved customer engagement 40% by developing and managing the company website.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Expense Management Budgeting Quickbooks Cash Flow Management SEO Optimization Month End Closing

Office Specialist II

State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 (6 months)

Developed and maintained databases for tracking licensing and compliance data, ensuring record accuracy and data integrity across systems. Digitized large volumes of physical records into structured, searchable formats and coordinated with departments to resolve documentation issues.

Database Development Data Integrity Record Digitization Data Verification Attention To Detail Confidential Record Handling Document Management Compliance

Accounting Technician

University of Oregon

Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 (3 months)

Processed vendor invoices and prepared accounts payable batches using Excel, reconciling individual accounts to resolve discrepancies. Assisted daily revenue reconciliation across 20+ locations to support timely month-end close and accurate financial reporting.

Accounts Payable Excel Account Reconciliation Batch Processing Audit Support Month End Closing

Payroll Administrator / HR Clerk

JCK Restaurant Inc.

Oct 2009 - May 2012 (2 years 7 months)

Processed multi-store payroll for 1,800+ employees across 50 locations using MAS 90, maintaining records that supported general ledger accuracy and compliance reporting. Resolved payroll discrepancies and maintained employee and HR files, including Workers’ Compensation, SAIF, and unemployment tracking.

Payroll Processing MAS Accounts Reconciliation Compliance Reporting Employee File Management General Ledger Accountant

Office Manager / Co-Owner

Dick's Machine Shop

Sep 2000 - May 2009 (8 years 8 months)

Handled full-cycle bookkeeping, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and bank reconciliations. Produced year-end financial reports and coordinated tax documentation, including W-2 processing, while maintaining accurate records and following up on outstanding receivables.

Full Cycle Bookkeeping Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payroll Processing Bank Reconciliation Invoice Processing Financial Compliance