Linda Koontz
919-***-**** + *******@****.***
Accounting Specialist
General Ledger Accountant and Bookkeeper with extensive experience in tax
preparation, payroll management, billing, and cash reconciliation.
Proficient in managing and developing financial reports and controls using
staffing and technology efficiencies. Proven abilities utilizing Lotus 1-2-
3, Excel, Peoplesoft, Kronos, Trendstar, and Meditech to efficiently create
accurate financial reports.
Insurance Billing + Cash Flow Management + Medicare Cost Reporting + Cost
Accounting
Tax Preparation + Payroll + General Ledger Accounting + Budget Analysis
Cash Reconciliation + Data Collection + Fixed Assets
Professional Experience
Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital, Dunn, NC 2001-Present
Accountant
Contribute financial expertise to 101-bed non-profit hospital. Direct all
necessary accounting functions, including payroll, bank reconciliation,
journal entries, and accounts payable. Prepare statistical, cost, and
financial analysis reports. Coordinate monthly closing process and review
financial statements to guarantee adherence to GAAP.
. Efficiently and accurately process payroll for 800 employees.
. Maintain fixed assets records and depreciation schedules, ensuring
100% accuracy.
. Arrange quarterly payroll reports and annual sales tax report.
Guilford County, Greensboro, NC 1997-2001
Accounting Tech
Hired to perform general accounting duties for local government of Guilford
County, NC with estimated population of 465K. Verified daily financial
reports, entered financial data and organized spreadsheets using Lotus 1-2-
3 and Excel, reconciled general and payroll bank statements, and compiled
monthly sales tax report. Answered accounting questions for county
departments in need of assistance.
. Processed all tax refunds, ensuring rapid return for county citizens.
. Integral member of year-end financial statement closing process.
. Utilized Peoplesoft to maintain low variance of General Ledger
transactions.
High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, NC 1989-1997
Accounting Tech
Generated journal entries, reconciled bank statements and general ledger
accounts, processed accounts payable, maintained fixed asset register, and
assisted in month end closing process for 384-bed non-profit hospital.
. Coordinated payroll process for 1500 employees.
Education
B.S. in Business Administration, High Point University, High Point, NC