Serah Blackstone-Fredericks

Experience

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  Pelican Plumbers

  Mar 2011 - Feb 2012

  Office Manager
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  East Bay Waldorf School

  Feb 2013 - Feb 2015

  Business Office Associate

  • Entering data and reconciling accounts• Issuing petty cash and collecting back payments• Tracking PTO• Paying vendors• Creating invoices• Account aging • Ordering office supplies • Running payroll • Audit preparation• Meeting with parents in arrears to discuss payment options

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  Self Employed

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2017

  Bookkeeping Consultant

  Managing multiple clients business needs including:• Accounts Payable• Accounts Receivable• Monthly bank & credit card reconciliation• Collections• Check the accounting email• Cash Flow Management• Customized Chart Of Accounts• General Ledger Management• Clean up of financial files• Data integration• Set up and streamlining of systemsCommunications with other service providers:• CPA’s• Insurance brokers• Vendors• Payroll services Show less

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  Nia House Learning Center

  Jun 2014 - May 2017

  Assistant Teacher
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  Books in Harmony

  Dec 2017 - now

  CEO and Founder

  Books in Harmony consults and serves high net worth individuals and business owners looking for accurate financials from a reliable bookkeeper. By starting with clear goal setting of what is needed, we can structure a streamlined bookkeeping system to save time and money. Our main focus is efficient strategizing to track income and expenses to prepare the P&L and Balance Sheet. From our system, we create an action plan to process a range of items including:Monthly BookkeepingFinancial ReportingInterim and Transitional Bookkeeping SupportForensic AccountingWe strive to create a valued client relationship. Our goals are to add value to your business by saving clients time. Show less

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  ICON MAG

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  Staff Writer

  Writing on the ideas and modern day practices of what it means to be Vegan.

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  The Money Portal

  Jul 2024 - now

  Business Mentor & Financial Consultant

  With a dynamic background in bookkeeping, music, and human design, I bring a unique blend of financial expertise and creative insight to support entrepreneurs, small business owners, and single mothers in navigating their financial journeys. As the founder of Books in Harmony (now evolving into The Money Portal), I specialize in financial literacy education, trauma-informed coaching, and practical solutions for sustainable business growth.As a QuickBooks ProAdvisor and experienced bookkeeper, I work with individuals and organizations to streamline their financial processes, providing guidance on everything from bookkeeping basics to advanced financial strategies. Through my online courses and one-on-one coaching, I help clients gain confidence in managing their finances, releasing limiting beliefs, and creating stability.In addition to my financial work, I’m a published author, musician, and passionate advocate for empowerment through self-reliance and economic independence. My goal is to make financial education accessible and non-judgmental for all, fostering a supportive environment for those ready to take control of their financial futures. Show less