KAREN PATTERSON
Dallas, Texas 75252
Objective: To acquire an accounting position in A/R, Billing or
Payroll.
Highlights
Extensive PC experience; quick learner with many software programs
Proficient in all facets of A/R, Billing, Payroll; can multi-task and meet
deadlines
Effective interaction with customers, vendors and all levels of management
Expertise (30+ years) in invoicing, posting cash, collections, (8 years)
payroll
Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work well in team
environment
Qualifications
Technical / PC
. MS Word for Windows
. Microsoft Excel
. Mas90 accounting software program
. ADP PC Payroll for Windows
. Great Plains accounting software program
. Microsoft Windows XP, PC maintenance and backup
. Typing - 60 wpm
. 10-Key by touch; electronic calculator
. Microsoft Outlook email proficiency
Accounts Receivable / Billing Specialist / Payroll Administrator
. 30+ years progressive A/R experience posting cash receipts and client
invoicing
. 14+ years of Time & Billing: coordinating time reporting with billing
and payroll.
. 30+ years successful experience in commercial collections
. 8 years experience with ADP Payroll for a medium size company of 80
employees
. Proven ability to multi-task, organize and work well with other
members of the team
Attributes
. Able to communicate and interact effectively with individuals of all
levels
. Assertive, self-motivated, goal-oriented, organized and efficient
. Able to recognize client needs and meet them
. Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
. Working knowledge of computers and numerous software programs
Employment
CompuPros, LTD Addison, TX
A/R / Time & Billing / Payroll Administrator April, 1997 to Present
Knox Oil of Texas, Inc. Dallas, TX
Accounts Receivable / Billing Specialist March, 1981 to April,
1997
Quality Components (QC Electronics) Addison, TX
Billing / Computer Operator July 1978 to Sept 1980
Jerrell Clothing Manufacturing Dallas, TX
Accounts Receivable Clerk Jan 1977 to July 1978
Education
Plano Senior High School Plano, TX
Diploma 1976
. Honor Graduate
. District Winner / Letter Composition
. VOE, Pre-Employment Lab (secretarial)
. Light Bookkeeping
. Typing I, II - 60-70 wpm
. 10-Key by touch
Collin County Community College (CCCC) Plano, TX
Undergraduate 1992-1993
. English Composition
. Algebra
. Script Writing
Brookhaven College Farmers Branch, TX
Undergraduate 1985-1988
. Word Processing
. Creative Writing