Educated, dependable and hardworking Accounting Specialist with over 10 years of experience working in full-cycle AP/AR. Known for accuracy, efficiency and strong customer and vendor relations. Proficient in QuickBooks; adept at efficiently processing high volumes of invoices with accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Direct Safety Solutions, Inc.
05.2013 - 12.2024
Managed accounts payable and receivable and assisted with payroll expense reports.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors daily.
Processed payments and documents such as invoices, vendor bills, purchase orders, and statements.
Input high volume of daily invoices and bills with consistent accuracy using three-way matching on 100+ invoices and bills per day.
Managed successful collection efforts on 1000+ customer accounts worth $1MM+.
Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting processes.
Analyzed and reported on financial data to support business decisions.
Developed and maintained system of internal controls to prevent fraud and abuse.
Maintained financial databases through data entry, tracking, and reporting.
Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial processes.
Trained four new employees on accounting principles, company procedures and accounting software.
Processed 20+ credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy.
Recorded daily deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and stocking office supplies monthly.
Youth Ministry Intern
First Presbyterian Church
06.2012 - 08.2012
Supported religious leaders in performing various duties for youth programs.
Provided guidance and counseling to 20+ youth members of congregation.
Facilitated worship services, encouraging participation from youth members.
Wrote and delivered sermons to youth group.
Attended meetings with church leadership.
Developed and implemented educational programs and events for youth within a budget.
Assisted with organizing religious activities and services for youth programs.
Educated youth members of congregation on religious beliefs and practices.
Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Collaborated with team members, church leadership and parents to facilitate church activities.