TANIA WOODS

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Chicago, IL 60605

Home 312-***-****

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E-mail: ob7cip@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Proactive and results-oriented accounting professional known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. Accounting career spans 10 years of experience ranging from general ledger, journal entries to accounts payable/receivable, and account reconciliations. Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JET SUPPORT SERVICES, INC. (JSSI), Chicago, IL 2005 to Present

Payables Analyst

• Manage accurate and timely processing of up to 1,000 aircraft maintenance invoices and credits ($10M - $20M) per month.

• Process and execute all domestic and foreign currency payments via ACH, wire transfer, and weekly checks runs.

• Create weekly positive pay file of all live checks issued in the system to be forwarded to the bank to ensure no fraudulent

or counterfeit/duplication of checks.

• Reconcile monthly complex vendor statements and research variances.

• Participated in accounting software upgrades by testing and providing feedback on product enhancements.

• Generated client invoices, post payments and apply credits.

• Performed month-end journal entries and reconciliation.

• Trained and supervised staff members and temporary personnel in areas of procedures.

• Resolves sales tax issues and maintains accurate tax certificate documents and data.

• Generate, analyze, and resolve inconsistencies on detail aging report.

EQUITY OFFICE PROPERTIES TRUST, Chicago, IL 2002 to 2005

Treasury Payables Coordinator

• Processed and ensured timely payments for over 1500 monthly invoices.

• Determined appropriate general ledger coding for invoices.

• Investigated and resolved billing discrepancies, and reconciled monthly direct debit bank transactions.

SBC/AMERITECH, Chicago, IL 1994 to 2001

Data Validator Manager (02/01 - 11/01)

• Investigated and analyzed test scores and reference file names to increase matching opportunities.

• Processed information and made recommendations regarding system rule changes for monthly reporting.

Customer Service Associate/Expeditor - SBC Yellow Pages (06/96 - 01/01)

• Professionally handled high volume of incoming calls and correspondences in a call center environment.

• Investigated, developed strategies, negotiated and settled claims on advertiser’s accounts.

Sales Administrative Assistant - SBC Yellow Pages (04/95 - 06/96)

• Pre-checked contracts and edited copy sheets prior to releasing from area sales office.

• Generated reports for auditing systems, campaign management, and tracked sales performance.

Accounting Clerk - SBC Yellow Pages (03/94 - 04/95)

• Processed travel and expense vouchers and independent contractor contracts for payment for services rendered.

• In charge of check run for over 600 independent contractors, and processed manual checks upon request.

• Prepared and generated reports for monthly revenue and 1099 tax reports to comply with IRS guidelines.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

PRAYER TOWER COGIC, Chicago, IL 2005 to Present

Finance Secretary

• Collect and count weekly offerings, prepare weekly bank deposits, and reconcile accounts.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook), Great Plains, JD Edwards World and Enterprise One, Internet Explorer, Kronos, SharePoint, ImageSilo, Wells Fargo and Bank of Florida online banking software.

EDUCATION

Charles Harrison Mason Bible College, Chicago, IL

Youth Ministry 2004 to 2005

De Paul University - School For New Learning, Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration, Attended 1999 to 2001

Harold Washington College, Chicago, IL 1992-1995

Courses Included: Accounting ~ Introduction to Business ~ Business Math ~ Medical Billing & Coding Program 2007

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