JANINE CARTER

*** * **** *****

Chicago, Illinois 60619

773-***-****

773-***-****

tmi6am@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a position with an established firm that offers an opportunity for growth and career development.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Chamberlin Edmonds, Chicago IL: Health Care Representative (06/10 – Present)

Assist patients in the Cook County Bureau of Health Services to obtain State and Federal benefits for medical services through screenings to determine their eligibility. Process applications for Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security and State/Federal Disability. Liason between client base and State/Federal agencies.

Publicis Medical Education Group, Chicago IL: Accounting Assistant (02/06 - 06/08)

Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness. Sorted documents by account name or number and processed invoices for payment. Performed other basic clerical duties associated with accounts payable. Posted transactions to journals, ledgers and other records. Arranged and supervised completion of all work for lower level department employees. Examined records of amounts due and ensured invoices were paid according to terms and discounts taken. Directed invoice processing and verification, expense coding, and drafting of payment checks or vouchers. Supplied regular or written reports. Suggested improvements in processes to increase effectiveness of unit.

Addison Search, Chicago IL: Accounting Assistant (07/01 - 02/06)

Assignments/Promotions with Various Companies

Responsibilities included processing and distribution of office correspondence, maintaining accounting file system, daily pick-up and delivery of checks to department managers, bi-weekly bank deposits of company cash and checks, maintaining monthly cash journals, daily audits of accounts payable/receivable staff batch entry reports and backup, full cycle processing of heavy accounts payable from 15 nationwide offices and corporate. Sorting, auditing, batching and coding of all payables, heavy data entry, daily check cutting, payment distribution, primary liaison between vendors and corporate office.

Heavy processing of travel and expenses for approximately 450 employees, sorting, auditing, batching and coding of expense reports, heavy data entry, bi-weekly check runs to provide reimbursement checks for all company employees, redesigned travel and expense reporting system to reduce payment turnaround from 20 days to 3 days. Weekly entry of assigned advertising client base expenses. Produced monthly client invoices for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, Perneau Ricard Liquors, International Truck and Engine and Amheiser Bush. Highly detailed bookkeeping of payables for commercial real estate Draws. Responsibilities include developing spreadsheets as legal owner's statements for the General contractor to present to investors, tracking of project budget, processing outstanding payables when project is funded by investing institution, processing and tracking of Waivers of Lien for all subcontractors on projects.

Accountants on Call, Chicago IL: Accounting Assistant (10/98 – 07/01)

Assignments with Various Companies;

Accounting Assistant-involved in full cycle accounts payable including the accurate and timely sorting, coding and data entry of all company invoices. Processed invoices and produced checks to send payments to vendors. Maintained accounting files including light typing and filing. Accounts receivable-the accurate processing and posting of payments received from vendors. Tracking payment history of vendors to ensure all payments were received by due dates. Sending correspondence regarding collection issues on late payments. Payroll assistant-attendance tracking by use of specialized software. Collection of time sheets, verification and processing of overtime. Responsible for payment of payroll taxes. Client billing-processed time sheets to bill clients for employee time devoted to specific projects. Produced weekly and monthly accounting reports.

Automated Data Processing (ADP), Elk Grove Village IL: Client

Services Representative (07/94 - 10/98)

Provided payroll help desk support for a client base of 250 companies, utilizing ADP payroll services. As main account contact representative, provided on-going support through proactive analysis. Suggested products for account upgrades to ensure optimum service at all times. Involved in year-end W2 processing, audits, 1099 solicitation and maintenance and payroll data entry.

Sprint Communications, Rosemont IL: Various Positions/Promotions

(07/88 - 05/94)

Customer Service Representative I, II, III

Handled 120 plus inbound calls daily on ACD unit, addressing all residential customers' service concerns. Proactively assessed customer's accounts and suggested/sold services, calling plans. Collections on delinquent accounts to increase corporate revenue while ensuring optimum service levels, handling small to large business customers billing $10,000.00 or more a month.

EDUCATION

TLD Technology Chicago, Illinois

Network Administration Certification (September 2002)

Taylor Business Institute Chicago, Illinois

Associate of Applied Science Degree (April 2010)

Health Information Management/Medical Billing & Coding

TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Extensive software skills in the following areas, ADP Payroll, AdServ, AS400, CTI, Dac Easy, EAS, EMS, HRIS, Hyperion, Jamis, JT Kirk, Lotus, MS Access, MS Excel, MS Office, Ms Word, PeachTree, People Soft, Platinum, Proamics, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, SAP, and Skyline.

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