CHERYL ACKERMAN
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Warren, MI 48093
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A HIGHLY TALENTED, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED ACCOUNTING
PROFESSIONAL. Successful in managing full cycle accounting operations for
diverse-industry employers in manufacturing, broadcasting and other
corporate level entities. Oversaw millions in distribution dollars. Known
for accuracy, productivity, attention to detail and meeting strict
deadlines. A/P career entails a solid background in general business
practices and financial accounting systems.
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KEY SKILLS
. Over 9 years of Accounting/Finance experience.
. Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills.
. Experience with A/P, A/R, GL and financial reports.
. Highly organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
. Proficient in accounting programs, including ERP, SAP, JDE, MAS 200 and
AS400.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Contract Jobs:
Behr America, HP Pelzer, Troy, MI
Caraco Pharmaceutical, Detroit, MI
Accounting Assistant/Accounts Payable 11/2007 to
1/2009
Key Results:
. Accurately verified and processed assorted invoices, expense reports.
Researched and solved billing problems, extensively interfaced with a
network of vendors.
. Monitored and updated monthly accrual spreadsheets, reconciled bank
statements.
. Processed credit memos, chargebacks, discounts, price differences, and
adjustments for accounts receivable.
WJBK-TV, Southfield, MI
Accounts Payable Coordinator 10/2005 to 10/2007
Key Results:
. Recognized for establishing strong business relationships with
suppliers.
. Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating discounts, interest,
sales tax, percentages and capital expenditures.
. Generated purchase orders and requisitions for news and engineering
department.
. Reviewed, edited, approved and posted broadcast information for sales
department.
Cheryl Ackerman
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Lear Corporation, Dearborn, MI
Accounts Payable Specialist/Production Tooling
6/2000 to 6/2004
Key Results:
. Earned award for excellent performance during year-end auditing.
. Managed efficient and timely processing of up to 1200 invoices per
month.
. Produced financial reports specific to month-end closing and check
run data.
. Modified tooling costs for the big 3 automotive accounts, Toyota and
Nissan.
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EDUCATION
Oakland Community College, Royal Oak, MI
Associate of Business Administration, 2005
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TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
. MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook, Lotus-Notes, Data-
Entry, 50 WPM
. SAP, ERP-Citrix, JD Edwards-PeopleSoft, AS400-Enterprise, AS400-
JBA, MAS 200