Kristine Valimont-Dawson
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Career Summary / Objective[pic]Accomplished accounting professional
pursuing opportunities for career advancement, focusing on operations
training and management. Over ten years experience in all facets of company
accounting and coordinating, with a proven ability to lead while creating
and installing problem solving measures.
Professional Experience[pic]Blue Care Network, Southfield MI
Business Analyst - Accounts Receivable 2006-Present
. Project Liaison for Accounts Receivable department to facilitate and
test new systems development and/or existing systems modifications
. Coordinate automation of existing processes
. Query data and create reports using MS Access and Business Objects
. Assist management with financial reporting needs
. Define and solve problems relating to Billing and Accounts Receivable
. Create parameters and layouts for error and audit reports
. Support corporate audits
Unit Lead/Operational Trainer 2003-06
. Developed and implemented training procedures and materials for billing
departments
. Provided testing support for developments in accounting department
. Managed the Accounts Receivable area development
. Coordinated workflow and assign daily workloads for staff
. Acted in various Accounts Receivable positions during absences
. Classroom trainer for the Billing and Accounts Receivable departments
. Developed General Ledger and Accounts Receivable reporting needs
. Accounts Receivable Liaison with other Operational areas as well as
outside communications
. Supported corporate audits
. Accounts Receivable Lead for Facets new system implementation
Accounting Coordinator 2001-03
. Monitored and directed daily workflow in Accounts Receivable department
. Supervised employee development utilizing personally developed training
resources
. Assisted in resolving Group and Individual account and collection
issues
. Assisted in performing analysis and reconciliation on groups,
individuals and audit requests
. Developed of MS Access databases to improve work flow including a
Collection monitoring database and an Aged Receivables database
. Prepared monthly journal entries
. Accounts Receivable Liaison with other Operational areas as well as
outside communications
. Supported corporate audits.
Clayton and McKervey P.C., Southfield MI
Accounting Software Specialist 2000-01
. Handled entire sales process for Peachtree Accounting software
. Generated MS Access databases based on Client criteria
. Provided tech support and troubleshooting for all software and system
problems
. Developed and led training classes for Peachtree Accounting software
. Wrote articles for inclusion if the firm published newsletter
Walnut Creek Country Club, South Lyon MI
HR / Accounts Payable Manager 1999-00
. Maintained personnel records and processed payroll for 125+ employees
. Managed Accounts Payable, including all bank and account
reconciliations
. Oversaw OSHA reporting and Worker's Compensation filings
Education / Relevant Experience [pic]
. Business Administration Concordia University
. Sports Administration and Accounting Georgia Southern University
. Accounting and Liberal Arts Schoolcraft College
. Continuing Education at Walsh College (Marketing)
. Continuing Education at New Horizons (Office Suite, Adobe, HTML)
. Operated own bookkeeping service for 12+ years
. Build websites for small businesses
. Director of Ticket Sales for Savannah Sand Gnats baseball
. Proficiency in most accounting software, such as Peachtree Accounting
and QuickBooks Pro
Professional References Available Upon Request