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MARY AGUIRRE

professional summary

Diverse Accounting Skill Set

Strong Knowledge of GAAP

Intermediate Excel User, Great Plains, Oracle, JD Edwards and AS400

Familiar with Appropriate Control Environment

professional experience

8/06-8/09 Aon Insurance Managers

Phoenix, AZ

Accountant

Prepared monthly and quarterly financial packages, including balance

sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, journal

entries and schedules, for five reinsurance accounts. Ensured that client

deadlines and expectations were exceedingly met.

Created quarterly and annual NAIC (National Association of Insurance

Commissioners) reports using their software package. Over time, acquired

a thorough knowledge of the account classifications and layout which

greatly simplified preparation time.

Produced accurate annual reports to be submitted to the state. Generated

other end of year forms, including 1099's.

Acted as a liaison between captive accounts, legal, state, NAIC,

actuarial firms and auditors.

Submitted all required data and backup to auditors to ensure timely

completion of yearly audits and state exams. Answered all queries in a

detailed manner and acquired appropriate assistance when needed.

Reconciled bank accounts and all general ledger accounts. Researched and

solved any discrepancies.

Ensured that bank accounts were properly funded to comply with state

capital requirements as well as to settle any accounts payable invoices.

Handled payment of all accounts receivable and payable invoices.

Calculated and filed premium taxes and state renewal fees. Ensured that

all state registration requirements were current.

Attended and prepared for annual Board of Director Meetings.

Assisted coworkers and senior staff with any ad hoc projects or dilemmas.

Furthered client and vendor relationships with a diligent, helpful and

professional work ethic.

10/03 - 2/06 IPC International Corp.

Bannockburn, IL

Accounting Assistant

Independently responsible for the weekly preparation of the Operations

Report and Overtime Summary Report. Initiated an enhanced version of the

Operations Report to include regional summaries of hourly expenditures.

Streamlined the preparation of the Operations Report to thereby reduce

creation time.

Collaborated with Human Resources and Senior Accounting staff to generate

an accurate monthly Healthcare Cost Report.

Partnered with Purchasing and Senior Accounting staff to produce monthly

Supplies Requisition Report and Pager Reclass Report. Ensured that all

necessary information was complete and accurate.

Prepared individualized regional Worker's Compensation Reports and then

compilated data into finalized report for straightforward review.

Verified weekly accounts receivable invoices and expense reports for

mathematical accuracy. Worked with each department to provide corrections

and updates to invoices as needed.

Performed contract auditing for accounts receivable department.

Assisted with city and state taxes, as well as state license renewals.

Performed selected monthly journal entries.

Provided support to the accounting department and other departments with

projects as needed. Regularly completed work ahead of schedule and

always willing to assist team members with any additional required tasks.

3/03-10/03 Adecco Staffing

Vernon Hills, IL

Office Support

Efficiently entered Home Depot purchase orders in order to meet shortened

deadlines.

Created and printed recognition award letters that celebrated staff

successes.

Aided the merchandising department with office responsibilities including

taking calls, filing, and collating large presentations.

3/01 - 1/03 Credit Union 1

Libertyville, IL

Teller

Provided friendly customer service while solving customer account issues.

Offered detailed information about products and services that required

extensive knowledge.

Balanced daily transactions, opened and closed accounts, ran credit

reports, ordered checks and ATM cards, processed money orders and

traveler's checks, calculated loan payments and payoffs, opened

certificates, and trained new employees.

Achieved monthly sales goals on a regular basis.

Education

2003 - 2005 Roosevelt University

Schaumburg, IL

Bachelor of Science in Business Admin. - Emphasis in Accounting

Graduated with honors.

1999 - 2002 College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

Associate in Arts - Emphasis in Accounting

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