Accounting Accounts Payable
Resume:
MARYLINN BREKKE
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SUMMARY
Dedicated individual with solid experience in both accounts
payable/receivable and office/administrative functions. Customer focused
and highly motivated. Possesses excellent organizational skills and
effective problem solving abilities, resolving complex issues
independently. Able to meet numerous deadlines while maintaining a high
degree of accuracy. Provides a solid, working knowledge of Microsoft
Office (Excel, Word) as well as ERP systems (Epicor), having used these
systems and tools on a daily basis throughout work history. Strong
interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as an
active team member. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
WORK HISTORY
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Board of Pensions - Minneapolis, MN
Accounting Clerk - 1998 to September 2011
. Responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical
support services, ensuring timely, efficient, effective and accurate
financial and administrative operations in both accounts payable and
receivable.
. Process, analyze, research and maintain financial data for
contributions received from members participating in pension and other
benefit plans ($235 million annually).
. Responsible for handling distribution adjustments, miscellaneous
receipts and bank deposits, insuring accuracy and appropriate
maintenance of associated financial data.
. Process payments in an accurate and timely manner. Confirm dollar
amounts match between invoices and checks.
. Organize, manage and direct bank debts, return checks, wire transfers
and foreign exchange information. Ensure connection to the proper
accounts and maintain compliance with company policy.
. Investigate and resolve customer inquiries. Communicate results and
follow through with customer to ensure satisfactory results.
. Encode checks, using bank machines. Make calculations of check and
invoice batches and ensure totals match after processing.
. Communicate with bank representatives to resolve discrepancies.
Oversee confirmation of daily bank deposits.
. Assist with records retention through accounting system. File
processed invoices and vouchers on a daily basis. Responsible for
retention of batch files. Track age of daily batches and prepare
dated batches for transfer to off site location.
. Provide assistance with expense reports, invoices, etc. Ensure
compliance with corporate and IRS regulations and policies. Make
adjustments as needed, communicating changes to appropriate parties.
. Analyze account collections activity to ensure performance measures
are being followed.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, Board of Pensions (Minneapolis, MN)
-- Additional positions involving accounting and administrative functions.
Includes vendor interaction and assistance to clients both internal and
external.
SKILLS
. Strong knowledge of accounting principles and best practices
. Solid understanding of financial instruments and cash management
. Microsoft Office Excel
. Microsoft Office Word
. ERP System (Epicor)
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