Manager Accounting

ELSA SOSA **** W. Cornelia

773-***-****

Chicago, IL 60634

Objective

A challenging accounting position, utilizing abilities developed through my

experience, with the opportunity for professional growth based on

performance

Experience

Premium Accounting Manager April 2007-

August 2009

Hub Midwest International Ltd.

Chicago, Illinois

. Provide supervision, coaching, training, and evaluation for an

accounts receivable accounting staff of 9

. Review and approve invoice processes, and cash applications

. Ensure cash applications are performed timely and accurately

. Analyze and approve all accounts receivable reconciliation

. Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and reconciling ledger entries

. Reconciled general ledger accounts for month-end closing

. Verify premium payments to insurance carriers are paid correctly and

promptly

. Perform special projects as assigned

Accounting Manager

May 2001-March 2007

T.A. Cummings Jr. Insurance Agency

Skokie, Illinois

. Supervised the accounting department

. Streamlined new accounting procedures to ensure efficiency

. Responsible for processing and balancing month and year end

. Participated in and coordinated year-end audits with accountant

. Issued yearly 1099's

. Reconciled five bank accounts on a monthly basis

. Checked trial balances and verify financial statements and journal

entries

. Reconciled quarterly producer payables

. Responsible for enhancing and computerizing payroll through

Paychecks, Inc.

. Coordinated 401(k), benefits and health insurance for all employees

. Provided back-up I.T. assistance and troubleshooting for users when

needed

. Produced, designed, and merged spreadsheets on Excel

. Successfully spearheaded an accounting system conversion from Ebix to

AMS

Accounting Manager

Jan 1997-May 2001

American Insurance Agency, Inc

Park Ridge, Illinois

. Solely responsible for all accounting functions throughout the

company, including Cash Receipts, check disbursements, journal entries,

direct bill postings, company and producer payables.

. Checked trial balances and verify financial statements

. Processed and balanced month end and year end

. Reconciled three bank accounts monthly

. Accountable for payroll through ADP

. Responsible for successfully converting accounting system from Delphi

to AMS

Accounting Manager

Sept. 1994-Jan 1997

Weiss Insurance Agencies, Inc.

Melrose Park, Illinois

. Supervised and trained three accounting department personnel

(Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Direct Bill)

. Checked invoicing, cash receipts, check disbursements, journal

entries, and direct bill daily postings

. Processed and updated producers and brokers monthly checks

. Answered all broker calls and handled inter-departmental questions

regarding accounting

. Reconciled bank statements for three different bank accounts

. Checked Trial Balance monthly, responsible for the verification of

End of month processes, and assisted controller with profit/loss

statements on a monthly basis

. Served as the personnel Administrator: updating all personnel files,

keeping records of vacations and absenteeism, insurance enrollments, and

401(k)

. Responsible for ADP Payroll

Education

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS DEGREE - INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING

Wright Junior College Chicago, IL (2002)

Other Skills

? Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows, Delphi System

(Infinity/ Redshaw, Ebix One), and AMS System, AFW, Sagitta

? Basic Knowledge in Report Writer and Query, Quickbooks

? Fluent in Spanish

References

Personal References available upon request

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