Customer Service Administrative Assistant
Resume:
AUDREY GOLDSTEIN
Palm Beach Gardens, FL ***** abh49u@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Experienced Accounting Professional whose stability, loyalty and diligence
have contributed to becoming a respected and valuable employee. Cost
conscious, practical and continually thinking of ways to streamline
procedures. An analytical thinker as well as a team player with excellent
interpersonal skills who welcomes challenge.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DRAKA HOLDINGS USA, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Company relocating to NC)
2005 - Present
World's 8th largest manufacturer of wires/cables based in Amsterdam.
Publicly traded NYSE Euronex Amsterdam.
Accounting Associate
Cash Management / Reporting
Reconcile and record bank activity daily covering European, Canadian and US
bank accounts. Report daily details of bank activity to six Draka
subsidiaries as it pertains to each entity. Reconcile bank statements to
general ledger on monthly basis. Prepare information for month end
closings confirming balances with other Draka entities.
. Designed and implemented spreadsheets in M/S Excel and bank's program
Cash Pro Accelerate for cash activity to send to subsidiaries
electronically, for time saving and precise reporting.
. Troubleshoot bank discrepancies and engage in constant communication with
various personnel to resolve issues.
. Execute U.S. wire transfers and ACH payments for all six Draka companies
through online banking to ensure timely and accurate payments.
. Execute international wire payments in different currencies and report
detail of payments to Draka entities with proper conversion rates
ensuring correct information for posting.
. Integrate various information through downloads into SAP system such as
cleared checks and payroll, to ensure information is applied to correct
accounts in the general ledger.
. Maintain spreadsheet for cash forecasting of outgoing payments for
Director of Finance.
Expense Reports
Review and audit expense reports for 250 employees through Concur Expense
reporting software. Verify reports have proper documentation and in
compliance with Draka's travel policy protecting company from misuse and
errors.
. Correspond with employees regarding discrepancies of expense reports to
resolve issues.
. Administrator for Concur system entering all employee data and cost
centers, granting employees access to the system and update information
as needed. Enter employee data into ADP system inputting accurate
information for direct deposit and other information for expense
reimbursement. Maintain files for organization.
. Execute payments for expense reimbursements monthly through ADP Pay
Expert system to ensure timely payments to employees.
. Track taxable fringe benefits entered on employee's expense reports and
report to payroll yearly to be within tax guidelines.
. Quarterly audits of expense reports through creation of custom reports,
resulting in extensive savings for company due to errors found.
Accounts Payable
. Process vendor invoices into SAP system assigning correct g/l codes and
cost centers for accuracy.
. Issue checks for payment of invoices weekly to ensure vendors are paid
within terms.
. Obtain W9's from vendors and gather all information for 1099 reporting to
be within IRS guidelines.
. Enter journal entries to re-class general ledger accounts to ensure
accurate information posts to books.
. Various special projects for Director of Finance and Vice President of
Administrations such as gathering and organizing information for audits
and creating spreadsheets with information .
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SCHLEICHER&SCHUELL MICROSCIENCE, Riviera Beach, FL (company relocated to
NJ) 1995 - 2005
Manufacturer and distributor of microbiology products now owned by GE
Healthcare Life Sciences
Accounting Associate and Administrative Assistant
Accounts Receivable - Credit Specialist
. Researched and assessed credit worthiness of prospective customers
through Dun & Bradstreet, references or other sources protecting company
from potential bad debt.
. Entered customer information into computer system, monitored credit lines
and released credit holds ensuring a smooth flow for sales team.
. Generated approximately 1000 invoices monthly. Audited invoices and
billing reports to ensure accurate prices, quantities and descriptions.
. Reviewed A / R aging and where appropriate issued customer statements
regarding past due amounts to be sure cash flowed properly.
. Reconciled accounts and researched discrepancies to evaluate payment
and/or customer service issues. Entered credits or debits as needed.
. Wrote up deposits and posted payments for proper allocation to customer's
accounts. Issued journal entries for miscellaneous cash and posted to
correct g/l accounts.
. Prepared reports for controller consisting of breakdown of A / R aging
and weekly cash projection to assist in their budgeting of funds.
Accounts Payable
. Reviewed, audited and approved vendor invoices. Input vendor invoices in
system by receiving in purchase orders or assigning general ledger
account numbers ensuring posting of accurate information.
. Reviewed vendor statements and engaged in correspondence to resolve any
issues.
. Initiated weekly cash disbursement plan to assist controller in budgeting
of funds.
. Issued checks to ensure vendors were paid in a timely manner. Negotiated
payment schedules with vendors.
Human Resources
. Disbursed and reviewed new employee forms and information. Maintained
files for organization.
. Corresponded with insurance companies and agents to resolve employee's
claims issues or to report new hires/ terminations.
. Placed ads and worked with employment agencies in order to find most
eligible candidate for interview / hire.
. Interviewed potential employees, acquired employee references, and
background checks.
. Initiated Workers Compensation claims, resulting in a much smoother
process between employee and employer.
. Reviewed and approved insurance bills assuring correct rates and billing
for active employees.
Administrative Duties
Made travel arrangements and assisted in planning meetings and events.
Handled various correspondences for executives and employees. Ordered
office supplies, maintained printers and copiers. Initiated calls for
building repairs. Negotiated with different vendors to get the best
possible service and price.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Curtis Field Furniture/John Scott International, West Palm Beach, FL (store
closed) 1981-1995
Various Duties but Not Limited to: Payroll for 70 Employees, Accounts
Payable, Assisted with Inventory, Assistant to 7 Interior Designers,
Placement of Special Orders, Involvement with John Scott International
(Wholesale Import Division), Order Entry, Customer Service, A/R, Shipping
Coordinator, Prepared and Assisted at Furniture Shows.
EDUCATION / TECHNICAL SKILLS
High School Diploma, Miami Beach Sr. High School, Miami Beach, FL
Coursework at University of Hartford and Miami Dade College
Accounting Software: SAP, EMS, BPCS, MAS90, Peachtree
Microsoft Office Suite: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook,
Bank of America's Cash Pro Web and Cash Pro Accelerate,
Concur Expense Reporting, ADP Pay Expert
Lotus Notes, ACT, Maximizer, ECopy
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