Elizabeth M. Weber
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My interest in bookkeeping and financial management started when I was a complex litigation paralegal and was responsible for determining financial damages for civil cases. Delving into forensic accounting was like putting together a puzzle without the picture to refer to. I needed to follow every lead, review every detail in the documents, determine what was missing, and put the pieces together to make sense of the numbers.
When I transitioned from the paralegal field to University administration, I continued to be drawn to the numbers. What were they telling me? How could I make sense of them for my colleagues? Were there ways to legally and ethically make adjustments so funds were available for new concepts and directions? I consistently worked to streamline processes for time efficiencies and put internal controls in place so funds were protected. In all of my positions in the government sector, I was able to successfully explain complex legal requirements and financial best practices to lay persons.
Experience
- 13 years’ experience Bookkeeping for Small Businesses, Non-Profit Organizations and Individuals
- 12-year career as Financial Manager for University Administration and Local Government
- 17-year career as Complex Litigation Paralegal
Education
- QuickBooks Online and Desktop Certified
- Tax Preparer Certification / Oregon
- Post-Bacc Certificate in Accounting, Southern Oregon University
- Legal Assistantship Certificate, University of California at Davis
- B.A. in Social Work and Sociology, Humboldt State University
What I Bring
- Motivated self-starter
- Detail-oriented
- Well-developed organizational skills; efficient ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent task tracking and follow through
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong work ethic; dedicated and reliable
- Intelligent and learn quickly
- Good sense of humor
Facts
“Behind every successful business
is a great bookkeeper.”
Important Facts About Bookkeeping Small Businesses Should Know.
- Hiring a bookkeeper frees up your time to focus on the parts of the business you are an expert in.
- Retaining a fully trained and seasoned bookkeeper will be more valuable to you and your business than you can imagine.
- Professional bookkeepers can help identify your profits and losses as well as provide financial guidance.
- Fraud, scams and hacking are on the rise. A good bookkeeper can help you find your vulnerabilities and put protections/internal controls in place.
- Nonprofits and small businesses are the most frequent victims of embezzlements. There are financial practices you can follow to not be one of them.