Lydia Arabo
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
ablalf@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
I am eager to contribute accounting and administrative background toward the success of a progressive
organization offering opportunities for growth in exchange for superior performance
Education:
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI – December 2007
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with concentration in Accounting
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI – August 2010
• Master of Science in Accounting
Relevant Course Work includes Managerial Accounting, Taxes on Income, Equity Accounting,
Auditing, Asset Accounting, Business Finance, Management and Business Information Systems.
Skills:
• Great Plains
• Adapt
• Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
Experience:
January 2009-Present
Talk A Lot Wireless, Walled Lake, MI
Full Charge Bookkeeper
• Provide leadership, management, and direction for accounting and day to day operations
• Maintain general ledger and make all journal entries
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts monthly reports, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Manage daily cash flow and control store operations budget
• Track sales expenses and maintain inventory
• Profit driven mentality with a strong understanding of key competition, market trends, and industry
changes
• Train employees in all aspects of sales skills, product knowledge, vendor accounts, and store
operations
February 2008 – October 2008
New Dimensions HCS, Troy, MI
Assistant Controller
• Reconciled monthly reports
• Assisted in month end close process
• Processed payroll on a weekly basis for over 300 employees
• Run various reports daily to maintain internal database
• Prepared client invoicing on a daily basis
• Maintained and managed checking accounts, bank accounts, and credit line accounts
• Analyzed accounts payable and receivable to ensure profitability
• Increased efficiency and productivity by establishing procedures and practices
• Maintained and updated database spreadsheets on Microsoft Excel
• Posted all payments from customers to accounts
• Analyzed and reconciled general ledger
• Prepared specific client worksheets
• Researched and responded to client concerns
September 2001 – February 2008
J. Alexanders Restaurant, West Bloomfield, MI
Hostess
• Trained new and potential employees
• Provided a high degree of customer to increase sales
• Implemented new policies to increase customer satisfaction
Activities/Associations
• Chaldean American Student Association (C.A.S.A)
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