RICK BROWN
**** ***** ***** *****, *** ***, Holland, MI 49424 616-***-**** (C) . E-mail
address: *********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE To contribute to a company's success as a Staff
Accountant that will benefit
from my experience in credit/collections,
journal entries, and general ledger.
ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE
Credit and Collections
. Collected millions of dollars due for US and overseas accounts, average
of 45 days to collect.
. Conducted inventory floor checks for a variety of retail businesses and
collected on funds due.
. Researched and resolved customer debit memos, reduced DSO's.
. Performed accounts receivable, billing/invoicing functions, accounts
payable, and payroll duties.
Tax Preparation
. Prepared 1099's and personal property taxes for Michigan and Indiana.
. Prepared H & R Block individual tax returns.
. Prepared state and federal fuel tax reports.
General Ledger
. Prepared monthly journal entries, including inter-company entries.
. Recorded customer debits/credits and completed daily reconciles of cash
and credit card accounts.
. Reconciled between two and five checking accounts.
. Provided input to complete financial statements and fiscal year end
budgeting process.
. Maintained fixed asset files/records.
. Served as treasurer, finance committee member and fund-raising committee
for local church.
Inventory and Auditing
. Involved with physical inventory and year-end audits by outside
auditors.
. Audited internal records for accuracy within the company.
Supervision
. Supervised part-time and full-time employees and acted as office
supervisor as needed.
. Excellent communication skills, independent and flexible team worker.
. Implemented and advised new methods of workflow and record keeping
procedures.
Computer Skills
. Maintained master pricing/parts file via Future 3 Software,
(automotive industry).
. Used AS/400 system, MAPICS, JBA, FUTURE 3, FALCON, INFOPRO,
DATAFLOW, QUICKBOOKS
. Worked with Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and
Microsoft Access.
EDUCATION
Davenport University-Grand Rapids, MI Bachelor of
Science, Accounting
Universal Accounting-Home Study
Certificate of Professional Bookkeeper
Lake Michigan College-Benton Harbor, MI Associate of
Science, Service Technology
Certified Management Accountant To date, have passed one
portion of the CMA exam.
WorkKeys Silver Certificate
Michigan Works Job Connections
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WORK HISTORY
Field Service Representative Textron Financial Corporation, Golden
Valley, MN 2 years
Accounts Receivable Coordinator JL French Corporation, Grandville,
MI 2 years
Accounts Receivable Supervisor Dura Automotive Systems Inc., Fremont, MI
13 years
Missile Repair Parts Specialist Clerk United States Army, Europe
3 years