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Paula Fowler

@paulafowler

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Professional bookkeeper delivering accurate financial recordkeeping and efficient administrative support.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a bookkeeping or accounting role where I can apply QuickBooks and Excel expertise, support month-end close, and contribute to accurate financial operations in a collaborative, detail-oriented team.

I am a results-driven professional bookkeeper with broad hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, and month-end closing. I pursue accuracy and completeness in financial records and embrace innovative techniques to improve efficiency and reporting.

My background includes full-cycle invoice processing, disbursement review and payment processing, audit support, inventory analysis, job-costing, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and control costs. I am pursuing a Certificate of Professional Bookkeeping and an Associate of Business Administration while preparing for QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification.

I bring strong Excel skills (formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), QuickBooks proficiency, GAAP familiarity, and proven administrative strengths such as organization, critical thinking, and effective communication — all applied with integrity and professionalism.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Disbursement Officer

Builders Disbursements, Inc

Mar 2015 - Apr 2016 (1 year 1 month)

Reviewed and processed disbursements including checks, wire payments and ACH transfers while ensuring compliance with contract provisions and regulatory standards; performed project audits to capture all related expenses and resolved payment discrepancies with clients and financial institutions.

Accounts Payable Payments Processing ACH Audit Reconciliations Compliance Quickbooks

Accounts Receivable / Purchasing Agent

Alcorn Fence Company

Mar 2005 - Feb 2014 (8 years 11 months)

Managed full-cycle invoice processing, payment application and discrepancy resolution; supported month-end and year-end closings, physical inventory and audits, and maintained purchase orders while negotiating vendor pricing to meet budget constraints.

Accounts Receivable Purchasing Invoice Processing Month End Close Inventory Vendor Relations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Antelope Valley College

Associate of Business Administration; Certificate of Professional Bookkeeping, Business Administration / Bookkeeping

2024 -

Grade: 4.0 GPA

Activities and societies: Volunteer PTA Treasurer; Palmdale School District Ambassador; School Site Council Disbursement Officer

Pursuing an Associate of Business Administration while completing a Certificate of Professional Bookkeeping; achieved a 4.0 GPA and received the Subject Area Award.