Kimberly Etheridge Email & Phone Number

Lansing, Michigan Area

Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations. Thoroughly reviewed financial statements to correct any discrepancies. Evaluated accounting requirements during discovery meetings with the Board of Directors and the Executive Director. Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software. Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions. Completed monthly, quarterly, and annual bank reconciliations. Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines. Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes. Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests. Restructured and analyzed accounting software to improve budget reporting. Worked with management to document and offset unusual expense variances in their respective areas. Assisted in the creation of vendor contracts for outside vendors. Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades. Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances. Prepared financial and regulatory reports required by laws, regulations or board of directors. Prepared monthly and annual expense forecasts, including any necessary recommended action required to manage costs to achieve budget. Issued checks to vendors and suppliers on a bi-weekly basis. Updated confidential employee banking information with accuracy and speed. Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper. Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence. Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments. Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments.

Action Management, Inc.

Issued checks to vendors and suppliers on a bi-weekly basis. Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper. Updated confidential employee banking information with accuracy and speed. Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence. Increased efficiency and alleviated workloads by creating new Excel financial recording system. Processed payroll electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments. Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments. Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automation software.

Issued checks to vendors and suppliers on a bi-weekly basis. Updated confidential employee banking information with accuracy and speed. Maintained accounts receivable documentation electronically and on paper. Processed bank reconciliations and financial reports to verify practice of proper due diligence. Processed payroll, electronic deposits and employee pay adjustments. Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments. Performed debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets/databases, using specialized accounting software. Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions. Researched and resolved collections and billing disputes with tact and efficiency. Handled cash and deposits using the proper accounting procedures and documentation. Increased efficiency and alleviated workloads by creating new Excel financial recording systems. Completed monthly, quarterly, and annual bank reconciliations. Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts while under tight deadlines. Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes. Tracked all capital spending against approved capital requests. Restructured and analyzed accounting software to improve budget reporting. Coordinated fixed assets additions and retirements. Worked with management to document and offset unusual expense variances in their respective areas. Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades. Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.

Prepared and maintained forms and records including personnel and payroll. Performed secretarial andclerical duties for office staff including reports, filing and telephone. Answered inquiries from Universityand community regarding the office and employees as required. Ordered and maintained office supplyaccounts. Assist in training of office staff.

General typing of legal documents and correspondence for consumer and real estate attorneys.Assisted several attorneys in the divorce and guardianship system. Answered telephones prepared legaldocuments and transcribed dictation.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business

Bachelors, Accounting

Associates Degree; Associates, Legal Support Services