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staff accountant collections specialist resume example with 20+ years of experience

Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Summary

My name is JessicaClaire, and I am a powerhouse when it comes to meeting deadlines, and conducting general business practices. My current position as Staff Accountant is with a 26 million dollar a year, privatively managed custom manufacturer. I work directly, and cohesively with all accounting team members, production employees, sales associates, department managers, customers, and suppliers. I also act as a liaison between our physical location, and the offsite corporate accounting team. I have participated on the internal Sarbanes Oxley audit team, and with our external auditors both experiences, I believe have afforded me learning opportunities surpassing both my past, and current position. I am an efficient multi-tasker, and perform at my best in a high volume, fast paced environment. I am adept at learning new industry laws and standards, as well as incorporating relevant best practices into planning and coordination. I am highly skilled at streamlining processes, documentation, management, and development of support staff. I also have a extensive background in Human Resources support, and management spanning throughout most of my career.

Skills
  • GL Reconciliation
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Document Coding and Classification
  • Invoicing and Billing
  • Collections and Invoice Processing
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Sarbanes Oxley internal and external audit implementation and compliance
  • Payroll Processing
  • Human Resources support and Management
  • Policy and Procedure Writing
  • Industry-Specific HR Regulations
Education and Training
Glenbrook South High School Glenview, IL, Expected in 05/1992 ā€“ ā€“ High School Diploma : - GPA :
Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL Expected in ā€“ ā€“ : Business - GPA :
Experience
Assurant - Staff Accountant/Collections Specialist
Olympia, WA, 08/2015 - Current
  • Identified and resolved obstacles to enable continuous workflow.
  • Adhered to audit standards and requirements by monitoring and improving accounting procedures.
  • Interacted with internal and external auditors to help complete audits and resolve issues.
  • Substantiated financial transactions by auditing related documents.
  • Secured important financial information using internal controls and database backups.
  • Performed in-depth analysis of business operations, trends and obligations to complete accurate projections.
  • Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
  • Reconciled ticket sales against transactions receipts to optimize revenue and minimize risk.
Kings Community Action Organization - Senior Staff Accountant
Hanford, CA, 03/2007 - 08/2015
  • Managed accounting department staff members and workload.
  • Trained 6 Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable associates on GAAP policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
  • Organized accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
  • Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
  • Capable of establishing, as well as reviewing credit limits for all accounts, administer, and alleviate credit risks.
  • Develop as well as execute and uphold corporate policies about credit and collections.
  • Work together with internal and external customers for the improvements in cash application, as well as collections and credit processing.
  • Collaborated with Controller and external auditors to conduct year-end close process.
  • Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts, and other expenses and financial records.
  • Performed biweekly payroll and updated employee records for 250+ employees.
Danos - Accounting Assistant
Lafayette, LA, 12/1998 - 08/2006
  • Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
  • Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
  • Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
  • Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
  • Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
  • Monitored accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
OEA. Inc - Personnel Coordinator
City, STATE, 07/1996 - 11/1998
  • Prepared or maintained employment records using human resources management system software.
  • Informed or trained management on interviewing, performance appraisals or documentation of performance issues.
  • Oversaw employee benefits programs by working directly with insurance brokers to research and determine benefit options.
  • Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
  • Researched HR-related regulations and industry best practices information to enable implementation of compliant and updated personnel procedures.
  • Trained employees on HRIS software system and assisted with maintenance and updates.
  • Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
  • Supported supervisors with employee performance management by recommending discipline and documenting in personnel files.
  • Designed internal staff orientation and training programs and led onboarding and employee training sessions.
  • Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
  • Created and implemented benefits education sessions to inform staff of options and enrollment processes and procedures.
  • Advised management on organizing, preparing or implementing recruiting or retention programs.
  • Maintained and updated organizational charts, employee handbooks or performance evaluation forms.
  • Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
  • Prepared job vacancy announcements for open positions to recruit and hire qualified staff.

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Glenbrook South High School
  • Oakton Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Staff Accountant/Collections Specialist
  • Senior Staff Accountant
  • Accounting Assistant
  • Personnel Coordinator

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
  • Some College (No Degree)

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