KATHY RHODES
**** *** ******* **** ( Dora, Alabama 35062 205-***-**** 205-***-****
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ACCOUNTING ( ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
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QUALIFICATIONS
ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
COMMUNICATION
( GENERAL LEDGER ( OFFICE MANAGEMENT (
CLIENT RELATIONS
( ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ( STAFF ADMINISTRATION (
CUSTOMER SERVICE
( ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ( RECRUITING AND HIRING (
LAISION RELATIONS
( PAYROLL PROCESSING ( TRAINING AND SUPERVISION (
PROBLEM RESOLUTION
( CREDIT & COLLECTION ( SALES STAFF SUPPORT ( PC
OPERATION
PROFILE
Knowledge of a wide scope of accounting, bookkeeping and
administrative support functions.
Strong problem identification, research, and resolution abilities.
Excellent interactive and interpersonal communication skills; enjoy
positive and productive relationships
With both clients and staff at all levels of work environment.
Highly-organized and detail-oriented; effectively manage concurrent
projects while working under time and budget constraints.
Compose and present effective product information and sales
quotations.
Proficient in Excel, and Microsoft Word, Access, Tribute,
Computerizing, Glovia, Tiny Term, and Great Plains.
EXPERIENCE
Private Collection Specialist
2009 - Present
Golden Living Center - Nursing Home Billing Office - Birmingham,
Alabama
Contact customers by phone in an effort to collect delinquent
accounts or payments. Answer customer inquiries concerning the status of
their accounts. Assist customers in arranging alternate repayment
schedules. May include research and making recommendations to sponsor
concerning future action on outstanding balances. Process credit card
payments and prepare statements and other documents to sponsor of residents
to assure timely payment
on accounts.
Accounting Assistant
2006 - 2009
ALLIED ENERGY CORP - Birmingham, Alabama
Processed accounts receivable, greet customers, maintain and process
payroll records including attendance
and hours worked for bi-weekly payroll.
Invoice multiple customers daily. Sort and distribute mail,
make bank deposits and processed monthly
Financial records for month end closing and full range of
administrative duties.
Continued
Accounting Assistant
1998 To 2004 MORRIS MATERIAL HANDLING - Birmingham, Alabama
Process accounts payable for entire
southeast region comprising six locations. Obtain various financial data
Utilized in maintaining accounting records for processing and paying
invoices, processing expense records,
Setting up new vendors, and resolution of price discrepancies with
regard to both parts and personnel.
Prepare weekly checks to inter companies, type checks, invoices, and
other correspondence for the Accounting
Manager, and compile outstanding check list report.
Back up receptionist for lunch and off days.
Receptionist duties included managing an eleven line switchboard,
typing sales quotes, proposals, and contracts for management and salesmen.
Processed monthly and yearly inspections to customers. Set-up and
scheduled training classes for various Companies and employees
through out the U.S.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT/ACCOUNTING 1997 To
1998
U.S. PIPE - Birmingham, Alabama
Provided a full range of administrative support and general
accounting functions. Reconciled general ledger,
Paid stock and freight bills, and prepared work sheets to be analyzed
for monthly review. Corresponded with
Plants to resolve discrepancies and issues.
RECONCILEMENT CLERK, Management Control Department
1995 To 1997
SOUTHTRUST DATA OPERATION CENTER- Birmingham, Alabama
Balanced general ledger and reconciled account loans,
researching/resolving issues on all outstanding items.
SALES CLERK
1995 To 1997
PARISIAN - EASTWOOD MALL
Part - time sales associate. Worked evenings and weekends to
supplement income. Stocked and straighten
counters, assist customers with purchases, operated cash register for
sales and refunds.
ASSISTANT MANAGER 1983 To
1995
BERTHON'S CLEANERS - Birmingham, Alabama
Overall management of day-to-day business operations, including staff
hiring, training, and supervision.
Responsible for all primary accounting and bookkeeping functions,
including Accounts Payable, Accounts
Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Credit & Collections.
OFFICE MANAGER -Berthon's
Independently managed all aspects of office operation.
Administrative responsibilities included interviewing,
Hiring, training, and supervision of 18 employees.
OFFICE ASSISTANT 1978 To
1983
K-MART - Gardendale, Alabama
Balanced over 20 registers daily, reconciling and preparing resulting
bank deposits. As Floor Sales Associate,
Advised and assisted customers with purchases and resolved problems,
complaints, and issues. Stocked
Counters and insured correct placement of merchandise.
Graduated Corner High School - Warrior, AL
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