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Bettendorf, Iowa, United States

Perform daily accounting functions including:• Budgeting o Work closely with department leadership to prepare Housing Corp budgets for board presentation• Accounts Payableo Processes accounts payable in a timely and accurate mannero Tracks payments to purchase orders, receiving information and approved invoiceso Ensures all vendor information is up-to-date, complete and accurateo Ensures invoices and other payment requests are approved by appropriate personnelo Codes invoices to correct department(s)o Lead for annual 1099 reporting.• Payroll:o Process payroll for 250+ employees, and reconcile employee benefit deductionso Provide reports as requested for various management purposes, including budget.o Assist department managers as necessary with time keeping issues and scheduling setup.• Cash Handling:o Monitor day-to-day receipts, reconciles and posts batches.o Assists front-line personnel with cash handling and payment posting.o Record payments and other revenue received by front desk personnel.• General ledger:o Record general ledger entries including journal entries.o Complete account reconciliations monthly, or more frequently if required, on an accrual basis.• Provide back-up for other accounting functions as necessary.• Provide supporting data and schedules for cost reports as requested.• Assist with financial statement preparations and annual audit preparation; participates in 990 preparation.

Davenport, Iowa, United States

• Manage and process Accounts Payable including but not limited to: Set up new vendors. Maintain W-9 information on vendors and prepare annual 1099s. • Code and enter invoices into systems and subsequently prepare checks for review. Print and file all related reports. Handle A/P phone inquiries. • Manage and process Accounts Receivables including: Set-up new customers/donors in A/R system. Prepare customer/donor invoices using Altru reports and/or through coordination with appropriate staff. Process customer/donor payments. • Manage grant tracking, reporting and compliance issues. • Process and record daily sales. • Prepare bank deposits. • Manage and process incoming mail for entire organization based on cash handling protocols. • Work with Director of Visitor Services to ensure correct reporting of film fees to film companies. • Prepare monthly film reports to submit to AP for timely payment. • Process various general ledger entries, mostly related to the month-end close including but not limited to: Daily sales activity/Bank reconciliations/Accrued payroll/Group insurance/Joint memberships/Deferred revenue. • Manage and work closely with VP of Finance on month-end close process: Reconcile all asset and liability accounts. Review revenue account postings that may need to be deferred. Prepare monthly financial reports (Operating & Non-Operating Income Statements, Store Financials, and Balance Sheet). • Maintain various weekly/monthly/bi-monthly spreadsheets including but not limited to: Restricted Checking detail/School Subsidies/Film Analysis/Gift card reconciliation. • Serve as back-up for the payroll process to set-up new employees in payroll system, process bi-weekly payroll for all staff – including printing of reports, process bi-weekly online 403(b) remittances. • Assist with the annual budget/audit/income tax returns. • Manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Process monthly invoices to parents and incoming cash receiptsProcess accounts receivable, including reconciliation of ACH returns and paymentsReconcile various accounts at month end, including all cash, deferred revenue and payroll clearingPost monthly accruals, revenue recognition and recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries to prepare for month end closePrepare documentation in response to audit requests; research and respond to inquiriesAct as a first point of contact for accounts receivable mattersMaintain accounts receivable ticketing system, addressing and resolving 100+ requests monthlyProvide customer service regarding collection issues, process and review account adjustments, process refunds, resolve customer discrepancies

Greater Chicago Area

-Ensures the timely processing of all accounts payable and accounts receivable invoices-Manages Intercompany staff-Handles Intercompany relationships, including resolving discrepancies, researching open invoices-Handles payroll billing for company-wide expatriate employees-Ensures proper coding of payments to appropriate general ledger accounts for accurate posting-Communicates with internal customers and outside vendors regarding any invoice discrepancies-Manages payment process of invoices and check requests-Ensures proper adherence to policies and procedures-Participates in month end close, including preparation of journal entries, maintenance of general ledger accounts, preparation of account reconciliations-Assists to ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and consolidation processes-Maintains SOX compliance and coordinates responses to requests made by both internal and external auditors-Identifies and monitors variances requiring further research during the month-end close through financial analysis tools and models-Summarizes and reports key findings of descrepencies across multiple general ledger accounts-Evaluates business needs and makes recommendations to management regarding process improvement-Assists with special projects and ad hoc analysis requests

Associate Accountant-Ensured timely accounts receivable processing, generating required intercompany invoices, posting all documentation to system ledgers.-Recorded the monthly cash receipt & payment to vendors and related entities.-Effectively communicated with all accounting and Americas Finance staff on compliance items needed to ensure the timely monthly close process.-Performed account reconciliations of 13+ general ledger accounts and confirmed compliance with business process policy.-Prepared quarterly metrics report of productivity.-Maintained internal controls and procedures. -Performed additional accounting related duties assigned to assist where needed to maintain fast-paced monthly close and support reporting requirements of parent company.

Greater Chicago Area

Duties:■Performed month-end financial statement reconciliations■Processed travel & expense management transactions■Maintained accurate supporting documentation on Banner system transactions■Maintained an accurate log book and accounting files for Finance office

■Worked one-on-one with various tax clients providing basic counseling on tax law and credits, as well as helping with administrative activities, including intake and outtake, and copying and filing of documents

As an accounting assistant I became accustomed to prioritizing, working both as a team and individually, and meeting hard deadlines. I assisted in ensuring the accuracy and validity of accounting processes and managed the assets of 20+ departments. Duties:■Performed month-end financial statement reconciliations and cash reconciliations■Maintained/organized property management databases, processing new asset information, disposals, updates, and transfers■Assisted in the Physical Inventory Audit of Equipment■Completed and submitted uploads of various department revenue/expense journal entries■Examined Rogue FOAP Reports identifying any discrepancies/misclassifications with fund, organization, or program codes

Duties:■Processed/sorted incoming data from the field■Entered client data into several databases utilizing multiple platforms that include Web-based, MS Access and Excel spreadsheets■Assisted with cleaning and quality assurance of data■Maintained, organized and updated department paperwork■Updated data entry manual for all employees■Assisted with preparation and conduct of site visits by funders■Maintained the privacy of sensitive client data

Grew to hold customer care at a high regard.Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations, handled cashier duties quickly and accurately, resolved complaints promptly and professionally, Performed Cash-In Procedure- accounting for all forms of money, bread, etc.

Bs, Accounting

Activities and Societies: Activities ■National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) •Served as treasurer, vice president and president..

Diploma

Activities and Societies: ■ National Honors Society - recognition 2008-2009 ■ Western big 6 all conference (Cheerleading) - GPA 3.5+.