KAREN HOUSTON

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Fort Worth, TX 76140

Phone: 817-***-**** Email:

abip17@r.postjobfree.com

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Over eight years accounting expertise. Excellent presentation &

interpersonal skills. Combines leadership success in:

. Voucher/Invoice Matching

. Check/Cash Posting

. Bank Reconciliation

. Weekly Status Reporting Oral & Written

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EDUCATION

Actively pursuing - Associates Degree in Accounting; Tarrant County College

(expected graduation, 2012)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AP Clerk/Document Control Processor (TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT)

Snelling Staffing Services for JPS Health Network Fort Worth, TX (May

2010-July 2010

. Researched statements, and made calls to vendors for proper

documentation

. Coded, and entered check requests, invoices into Lawson software

for payment

. Matched invoices, check requests to check copies and backup

. Completed weekly check runs along with mailing checks to vendors

. Processed mail and date stamped all correspondence daily

Accounts Payable Assistant

Mica Corporation Fort Worth, TX (FEB 2007- JAN 2008)

. Reviewed invoices and ensured proper expense account coding

. Completed weekly check runs and wire transfers for all vendor payments

. Entered invoices into system for payment; maintained all accounts

payable files

Accounts Payable Clerk (TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT)

Volt for MHMR Fort Worth, TX (MAY 2006-AUG 2006)

. Compiled and maintained accounts payable records

. Posted cash received and process all vouchers for payment

. Assisted with monthly closing, accounts receivable and special

projects as necessary

Security Assistant (CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT)

Hi-Tec for Lockheed Martin, Inc. Fort Worth, TX (JAN 2005- APR 2006)

. Processed and inputted over 100 error free clearance actions per year

using e-Qip

. Interviewed employees to verify accuracy of data, personnel security

questionnaires, and related documents while arranging visit

authorizations for employees and others to gain access to restricted

areas

. Created & maintained personnel security files in hard copy and

electronic media preparing for DSS inspections

. Provided support to investigators reviewing personnel security

questionnaires to meet government requirements

. Developed process for reinstating security clearances enabling

personnel to return working almost immediately

. Designed benchmark program ensuring periodic reinvestigations were

tracked, initiated & processed accurately

. Obtained security clearance by fingerprinting employees and control

their identification cards and records

Accounting Clerk

U S Health Inc., Fort Worth, TX (JUL 2002- MAR 2004)

. Gathered, recorded and verified financial data; maintained accurate

records for Accounts Payable/Receivable

. Maintained logs of financial transactions received or disbursed while

tracking the status of open transactions.

. Checked accuracy of input and made corrections, as needed; verified

balances, issues or re-issues checks while voiding previously issued

checks and prepares records/reports on check activities.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, AS400, Oracle, Lawson,

PeopleSoft, and (internal accounting software)

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