Accounting Administrative Assistant

LEANN C BRESHERS

*** ********* ****

Goose Creek, SC 29445

843-***-****(c)

*************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain an Accounting position with a Financial Services entity where my work ethics and

technical skills will contribute to the profitability of the operation

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience in accounting and accounting related functions. Consistently

works with various accounting functions without error. Experience in reconciling accounts in

accounting systems involving extensive subdivision of accounts, frequent and varied adjustments

to accounts, or extensive balancing and reconciling of detailed summary accounts; or resolving

problems in balancing accounts, adjusting discrepancies, developing control records, verifying

the accuracy of budgetary data, adjusting dollar amounts of accounts by line item and object

class, and preparing reports on the status of funds. High degree of dedication and commitment to

peak performance. Demonstrated ability to examine an issue and analyze the data using a

methodical and conscientious approach to reach a valid conclusion. Typing speed of

approximately 55 words per minute.

EDUCATION

Park University, Parkville, MO

Major: Bachelor of Science in

Healthcare Management

Anticipated Graduation: May 2011

Trident Technical College, North Charleston, SC

Major: Associate of Science in Accounting

Graduated: May 2006

Core accounting courses are: Financial Accounting I, Financial Accounting II, Business

Statistics I, Business Law, Financial Management, Introduction to Finance, Accounting

Applications.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Dean’s List at Trident Technical College, 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE

STG, Inc. Contractor to the United States Department of State, Charleston, SC

Accounting Clerk IV

4/2008 - Present

Through contract with STG Inc. provide payroll support to the Department of State employees to

include: receiving, researching, analyzing and processing pay actions. Perform manual

calculations, where necessary. Uses Microsoft Excel in preparing calculations. Calculates salary

overpayments, underpayments and disposable income using Microsoft Excel. Communicates

amount due to employee (for amounts within approved limit), make repayment schedule and

enter biweekly repayment into payroll system. Keep records of the various correspondences

between the payroll office and the accounts receivable office. Worked steadily alongside

financial management specialists to provide employees with documentation surrounding

overpayments and information on the tax deductibility of those payments when the obligations

are repaid to the Department of State. Notifies Financial Management Specialist of overpayment

case for approval before communication to employee. Researches organizational administrative

issues, identifies options and recommends solutions. Prepares correspondence, reports and

other materials in final form for signature. Processes payroll transactions such as Danger Pay

and Combined Federal Campaign Forms, etc. Reviews payroll transactions for accuracy and

completeness, verifies against appropriate documentation, and forwards for processing.

Ensures that payroll updates are timely and accurately prepared. Inputs payroll data into

the computer for tracking, manipulation, and reporting purposes.Extracts data from

Payroll databases. Responds to all e-mail, phone, letters and faxed customer inquiries; use

Microsoft Word, where necessary, to draft responses. Reviews and processes SF 50's generated

on a bi-weekly basis to include: service computation date changes, Federal Employees

Government Life Insurance (FEGLI) changes, retroactive adjustments, overpayments, new hires

etc. including updating leave accounts, if applicable. Ensures that all documentation and

processing requirements are met to substantiate payroll, deductions, time and attendance

and leave. Uses knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices obtained by compiling

and summarizing data for use by others within the office. Uses budget practices that pertain to the

work assigned.

Springfield College, School of Human Services, North Charleston, SC

Administrative Assistant

2/2006 – 4/2008

Provided departmental administrative support to administrative staff. Inputed data in automated

systems or databases such as AS400. Assisted in organizing and expediting of administrative

workflow and special projects. Professional phone presentation and ability to screen and direct

incoming calls appropriately. Managed supervisor’s calendar. Transcribed dictation into

finished format to include: letters, memoranda, interoffice communications, confidential

reports, and other corporate correspondence. Assisted Faculty and Student with account

request set-ups and resolving issues. Maintained Adjunct Faculty HR files, I-9 and process

contracts. Maintained files, databases, and spreadsheets relative to business demands.

Responsible for coordinating faculty and staff equipment usage. Provided courteous technical

support to adjunct instructors. Assigned professors to available classrooms on site on given

weekends available for class.Updated and maintained office forms and ordered office supplies.

Maintained directories, information packets, brochures and fact sheets for prospective students.

Headed our Annual Humanics In Action Day event for the campus. Researched, prices and

purchased office supplies.

Life Care Center of Charleston, North Charleston, SC

Dietary Aide

August 2004 – February 2006

Worked closely with dietitians and other health care professionals to ensure the nutritional needs

of patients are met. Assisted with meal preparation, dining room assistance, and dishwashing and

cleaning of kitchen. Observed patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to

dietician. Monitored food preferences, menu compliance and dietary restrictions.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE*

Secretary, Gregg Middle School, Summerville, SC, June 2001 – August 2004

JOB RELATED SKILLS

MS Office 2007 (including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lotus Notes and Word)

Adobe Acrobat Application

GFS Knowledge Base (KB)

Ability to multi-task

Great organizational and communication skills

Ability to work well with a diverse professional staff and independently

In-depth experience in utilizing software applications for word processing, electronic

spreadsheets, and presentation materials. Proficiency in conducting searches via the

Internet if necessary.

Minimum of 2 years experience in healthcare environment in a hospital setting.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

MS Office 2007

Web Tatel Training

Personally Identifiable Information Version 1.0

PS530: SMART Messaging: A Course for Users

REFERENCES

Available upon request

*Duties will be discussed during interview

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