Kara Nicole Johnson
Accounts Payable Specialist at Richard Group- Claim this Profile
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Luca Bellavia
Kara was an amazing help for us! She managed general accounting ledgers, record journal entries (transactions), generate financial statements, bank reconciliations, and loss statements. Kara helped us to renew licenses and permits . Highly recommend for any kind of business. Great for start up
Joelle Laugle
Kara and I worked closely while at Structures. She helped me understand the company’s internal processes making the transition smooth and comfortable. Her ability to go out of her way to help others and be a strong reliable source to employees and clients made her stand out. I was always able to trust her with any accounting needs as she was quick and thorough in her work. Her organizational skills and ability to tackle any problem is remarkable. She would always go the above and beyond. I highly recommend Kara’s expertise for anyone looking for an Accountant. She will be a valuable asset to any company and to any client.
MARK THOMAS
Kara has been an incredibly important member of our team for 5 years taking care of our many business ventures ( retail, web, real estate and web sites) as well as my own perianal affairs. Kara is full charge account doing everything from mundane daily tasks to preparation of all our Profit and Loss Statements for our CPA firm. Kara also files our sales taxes and does our payroll. Soup to nuts she does it all well and very professionally. What a pleasure to have her as our team member.
Luca Bellavia
Kara was an amazing help for us! She managed general accounting ledgers, record journal entries (transactions), generate financial statements, bank reconciliations, and loss statements. Kara helped us to renew licenses and permits . Highly recommend for any kind of business. Great for start up
Joelle Laugle
Kara and I worked closely while at Structures. She helped me understand the company’s internal processes making the transition smooth and comfortable. Her ability to go out of her way to help others and be a strong reliable source to employees and clients made her stand out. I was always able to trust her with any accounting needs as she was quick and thorough in her work. Her organizational skills and ability to tackle any problem is remarkable. She would always go the above and beyond. I highly recommend Kara’s expertise for anyone looking for an Accountant. She will be a valuable asset to any company and to any client.
MARK THOMAS
Kara has been an incredibly important member of our team for 5 years taking care of our many business ventures ( retail, web, real estate and web sites) as well as my own perianal affairs. Kara is full charge account doing everything from mundane daily tasks to preparation of all our Profit and Loss Statements for our CPA firm. Kara also files our sales taxes and does our payroll. Soup to nuts she does it all well and very professionally. What a pleasure to have her as our team member.
Luca Bellavia
Kara was an amazing help for us! She managed general accounting ledgers, record journal entries (transactions), generate financial statements, bank reconciliations, and loss statements. Kara helped us to renew licenses and permits . Highly recommend for any kind of business. Great for start up
Joelle Laugle
Kara and I worked closely while at Structures. She helped me understand the company’s internal processes making the transition smooth and comfortable. Her ability to go out of her way to help others and be a strong reliable source to employees and clients made her stand out. I was always able to trust her with any accounting needs as she was quick and thorough in her work. Her organizational skills and ability to tackle any problem is remarkable. She would always go the above and beyond. I highly recommend Kara’s expertise for anyone looking for an Accountant. She will be a valuable asset to any company and to any client.
MARK THOMAS
Kara has been an incredibly important member of our team for 5 years taking care of our many business ventures ( retail, web, real estate and web sites) as well as my own perianal affairs. Kara is full charge account doing everything from mundane daily tasks to preparation of all our Profit and Loss Statements for our CPA firm. Kara also files our sales taxes and does our payroll. Soup to nuts she does it all well and very professionally. What a pleasure to have her as our team member.
Luca Bellavia
Kara was an amazing help for us! She managed general accounting ledgers, record journal entries (transactions), generate financial statements, bank reconciliations, and loss statements. Kara helped us to renew licenses and permits . Highly recommend for any kind of business. Great for start up
Joelle Laugle
Kara and I worked closely while at Structures. She helped me understand the company’s internal processes making the transition smooth and comfortable. Her ability to go out of her way to help others and be a strong reliable source to employees and clients made her stand out. I was always able to trust her with any accounting needs as she was quick and thorough in her work. Her organizational skills and ability to tackle any problem is remarkable. She would always go the above and beyond. I highly recommend Kara’s expertise for anyone looking for an Accountant. She will be a valuable asset to any company and to any client.
MARK THOMAS
Kara has been an incredibly important member of our team for 5 years taking care of our many business ventures ( retail, web, real estate and web sites) as well as my own perianal affairs. Kara is full charge account doing everything from mundane daily tasks to preparation of all our Profit and Loss Statements for our CPA firm. Kara also files our sales taxes and does our payroll. Soup to nuts she does it all well and very professionally. What a pleasure to have her as our team member.
Credentials
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QuickBooks Online Certification
IntuitJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Accounting Paraprofessional
National Association of Certified Public BookeepersOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Holistic Nutrition
Southwest Institute of Healing ArtsOct, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Notary Public Commission
Illinois Secretary of State
Experience
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Richard Group
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounts Payable Specialist
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Mar 2022 - Present
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The Alley Chicago
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United States
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Retail
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Accounting Bookkeeper
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Feb 2017 - Present
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Lotus Accounting Services LLC
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Accounting and Bookkeeping Services
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Jan 2017 - Present
My personal business: Provide bookkeeping, payroll and accounting services for wide range of small business industries. Virtual and in-person capabilities. My personal business: Provide bookkeeping, payroll and accounting services for wide range of small business industries. Virtual and in-person capabilities.
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Structures Construction LLC
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Accountant + HR Liason
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2022
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Lillie's Q
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Staff Accountant
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Oct 2018 - Oct 2019
• QuickBooks Record accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, expense reports, journal entries, tax payments, and monthly reconciliation of bank accounts • Complete a variety of journal entries and other responsible accounting functions requiring double entry bookkeeping • Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures • QuickBooks Record accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, expense reports, journal entries, tax payments, and monthly reconciliation of bank accounts • Complete a variety of journal entries and other responsible accounting functions requiring double entry bookkeeping • Processing accounting receivables and incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures
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Porcelli Accounting LLC
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Chicago, IL
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Full Charge Bookkeeper
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Dec 2014 - Oct 2018
• Maintained the accounting and bookkeeping for 20+ companies that range from non-profit, to retail stores, restaurants and multi-million tech company. • Ran Financials for review and analyzing for tax preparation. • Participated in inventory counts and adjustments for restaurant clients. • Processed sales tax for various clients. • Provided immediate assistance to all clients in whatever issue/task they are dealing with. • Maintained the accounting and bookkeeping for 20+ companies that range from non-profit, to retail stores, restaurants and multi-million tech company. • Ran Financials for review and analyzing for tax preparation. • Participated in inventory counts and adjustments for restaurant clients. • Processed sales tax for various clients. • Provided immediate assistance to all clients in whatever issue/task they are dealing with.
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Gordon Law Offices, Ltd.
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United States
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant HR Officer/Bookkeeper
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May 2009 - Dec 2013
• Manage billing department and provide administrative support directly to the office manager assisting office and employee efficiency • Assist partners, attorneys and other secretaries with various assignments • Accountable for processing account payable and receivables • Track bank transactions and reconciliation for various operating firm accounts, client fund accounts, and loans • Create various monthly reports; assist in payroll journaling and attorney’s compensation. Show less
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M. J. Electric, LLC
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United States
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Construction
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300 - 400 Employee
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Administrative/Billing Assistant
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Mar 2005 - May 2008
• Process word documents and entered data into company database to maintain payroll • Maintained heavy filing for confidential employee information and job projects • Administer the process of contracts, materials received, accounts payable, invoices and payroll assistance • Performed filing, data management, drafting and editing short office memos • Process word documents and entered data into company database to maintain payroll • Maintained heavy filing for confidential employee information and job projects • Administer the process of contracts, materials received, accounts payable, invoices and payroll assistance • Performed filing, data management, drafting and editing short office memos
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Education
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Oakton Community College
Associates Certificate, Accounting -
NACPB
NACPB License, Accounting -
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Certificate of Holistic Nutrition, Holistic Health -
City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College
General Studies -
National University of Health Sciences
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage -
International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT)
Fashion/Apparel Design -
College of DuPage
General Studies
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