Skilled Accountant successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure; extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes; adept at financial reporting and proficient in extracting financial data from various reporting systems and suggesting key operational changes. At ease with learning new processes and systems.
Skills
Skilled in all accounting functions: A/P, A/R, G/L, payroll, journal and data entry.
Proficient in month-end and quarterly auditing and reporting.
Skilled in Microsoft Office and spreadsheet development.
Computer proficiency: understanding how processes and systems relate.
Excellent working relationship with co-workers.
Additional skills include excellent customer service and all general office systems.
Mail processing
File and database management
Cash Management
Driver correspondence
Administrative support
Cash Handling
Telephone etiquette
Work History
Deputy Clerk, 12/2016 - 01/2021 Prince William County Government – Dumfries, VA,
Ensured day-to-day financial operations, functions, and projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting targets, expectations and adhering to established parameters as identified by Finance Director/City Clerk in areas of AP, AR, Bank Reconciliation, Utility Billing and Payroll.
Day-to-day oversight of tasks performed by office assistant.
Accounts Payable: verify invoice accuracy, code for proper department identification, input approved voucher data into billing software, print and mail check as instructed; monitor accounts for 1099 compliance, prepare and distribute year-end 1099's; maintain, prepare, report and pay excise tax monthly.
Utility Billing: maintain utility accounts, print and sort monthly utility bills for mailing, update accounts as necessary, apply payments, compile data and prepare reports as requested by directors, monitor bills for delinquency & prepare shutoff and late notices, respond to any concerns by customers.
Payroll: prepare monthly payroll and mid-month draws, request, preview and prepare accurate timesheets, issue and distribute paychecks, maintain and process all employee benefits monthly, prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual payments, reports and filings.
Assist Finance Director with bi-annual budget and annual finance report for state auditors. Daily bank balance and reconciliation. Assist customers with all questions and concerns, apply payments as received. Provided administrative support to mayor, city administrator, finance director, public works director and development services manager.
Accomplishments;
Instrumental in setting up new water metering system using WIFI enabled meters, software and billing system resulting in more cohesive and accurate water collecting method.
Accountant II, 12/2012 - 12/2016 Performance Food Group – Worcester, MA,
Responsible for accounts receivable, daily deposit and bank reconciliation, general ledger and sub-ledger monitoring and reconciliation
Back-up to accounts payable including weekly check run, vendor maintenance, voucher approval and reconciliation, and 1099 submissions
Back-up to HR for payroll processing and reporting, including commission based pay
Customer service skills including dispute resolution and account management.
Month-end close including general ledger integration to accounts receivable software, customer statements, and multiple banking and balance sheet account reconciliations
Sales tax reporting including preparation and filing
Interim supervisor role
Record management including guidelines for disposal
Accomplishments
Monitored and adjusted old reconciliation worksheets to include current corporate guidelines and practices under new management, resulting in increased visibility and accuracy.
Cleaned up accounts receivable open items improving aged accounts to 10%, resulting in less time spent on collection calls, less revenue lost to uncollectible accounts and increased accuracy in financial reporting.
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