marina ortega

Accounting and Xero Bookkeeping Specialist

Feb 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 7 mos

I support businesses with recurring bookkeeping and accounting administration across QuickBooks Online and Xero. My work includes monthly bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, transaction categorization, expense management, invoice management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial record maintenance and preparation of basic financial reports. For Xero users, I assist with bookkeeping workflows, account organization, transaction processing, reconciliation and maintaining accurate financial records. I also support businesses that need their bookkeeping information organized between accounting systems, spreadsheets and other financial records, with careful attention to consistency and data accuracy. My responsibilities include reviewing transactions, matching bank activity, monitoring outstanding items and maintaining organized bookkeeping records for ongoing reporting. I help prepare information used for profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow review while keeping business owners informed about missing information or bookkeeping issues that require attention. I understand that reliable bookkeeping is more than entering transactions. Clean records require consistent reconciliation, sensible categorization, accurate documentation and timely updates. My goal is to give clients a dependable bookkeeping workflow that keeps their QuickBooks Online or Xero records organized and makes monthly financial review much easier.

Bookkeeping Cleanup and Reconciliation Specialist

Jun 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 3 mos

I specialize in helping businesses bring disorganized or outdated bookkeeping records back into order. My responsibilities include QuickBooks cleanup, catch up bookkeeping, bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, transaction review, account reconciliation, duplicate transaction correction, uncategorized transaction review and historical bookkeeping organization. I work through bookkeeping periods systematically, comparing accounting records with bank and credit card statements to identify discrepancies and ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate accounts. Where required, I review the chart of accounts and help improve account categorization so future bookkeeping becomes easier to maintain. My experience also includes reviewing accounts receivable, accounts payable, outstanding invoices, expenses and vendor transactions while preparing organized records for financial reporting. I can help identify bookkeeping gaps that may affect profit and loss statements, balance sheets and other financial reports. I focus on accuracy, documentation and clear communication throughout the cleanup process. Whether a business has several months of overdue bookkeeping, inconsistent transaction categorization or unreconciled accounts, I work methodically to create cleaner and more reliable financial records.

QuickBooks Online Bookkeeper

Jun 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 3 mos

I provide day to day bookkeeping support for small businesses and growing companies using QuickBooks Online. My work includes transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice management, expense tracking, financial data organization and monthly bookkeeping. I review bookkeeping records carefully to identify inconsistencies, duplicate transactions, missing entries and unreconciled balances before preparing accurate financial information. I also assist with QuickBooks Online setup, chart of accounts organization, opening balances, bank and credit card connections, customer and vendor records, products and services, invoice workflows and bookkeeping procedures. For businesses moving from spreadsheets or another accounting platform, I support financial data migration and help organize historical records into a practical bookkeeping structure. My approach focuses on clean books, accurate records and consistent monthly reporting. I work with business owners to understand their existing bookkeeping workflow, identify areas that need correction and maintain organized records that make financial information easier to understand and review.