Highlights of Qualifications, Relevant Skills and Accomplishments
. Efficient with ability to multi-task
. Team player, adaptable
. Strong written and verbal communication skills
. Proven ability to lead
. Tutored k-1st grade to learn to read and write at Phillips
Elementary School
. Assisted in serving young children lunch at Salvation Army
. NABA Member
. Inroads Alumni
. Johnson & Wales University Accounting Club Member
. Quick Learner (Ability to learn processes, systems quickly)
. Solid Organizational Skills
Education
University of Phoenix
Master of Science in Accountancy Anticipated Completion
Date: May 2010
Johnson & Wales University Denver, CO
Bachelor of Science, Accounting Degree, 02/07
Associate in Applied Science, Accounting Degree, 05/05
Employment History
Accounts Suspense Customer Service Representative 11/09-
Present
Ameritas Insurance Lincoln, NE
. Reconcile monthly bills using Mainframe and Suspense Reconciliation
Tool
. Determine if policy holders account is paid through the correct month
. Calculate current premium, total due and the billed amount to verify
how the policy holder determined the payment amount
. Complete monthly manual and electronic bill compares using Microsoft
Access and Microsoft Excel
. Assist policy holders in billing and payments questions
. Add, terminate and change employees coverage level for policy holders
in the Mainframe system
. Notify policy holders of any outstanding balances on their accounts
. Maintain a relationship with assigned groups (policy holders) to
ensure months are reconciled correctly
. Reconcile over 150 months per month at a 98% and above accuracy status
. Responsible for determining when it is necessary to write off old or
relatively small amounts
Accounts Receivable Specialist 06/07-8/09
Integrated Asset Services Denver, CO
. Download hundreds of billing invoices and create Excel spreadsheet for
client invoices for management to send out to client
. Apply client checks totaling $100,000 plus per day to hundreds of
invoices per day in Microsoft Great Plains accounting program
. Responsible for client invoicing and collection activity
. Research collection accounts, resend bill to client or write off when
necessary
. Perform daily banking activities
. Create Invoices in Property Management (Microsoft Access Program)
Accounts Receivable Clerk
03/07-06/07
Beverage Distributors Aurora, CO
. Create daily cash deposit
. Complete desktop deposit for checks received from customers
. Post payments received from customers in Main Frame accounting program
. Research check payment with issues
. Create spreadsheets in Excel to help balance deposits
Customer Service Trainer/Cashier
02/04-06/07
Best Buy Denver, CO
. Train all new cashiers and coached them on their sales pitch
. Assisted customers in finding products they needed
. Performed check out duties at the pos register
Business Analyst Summer Intern
06/05-08/06
Beverage Distributors Aurora, CO
. Assisted with conversion to a new pricing system
. Prepared orders for delivery and pick up at Beverage Distributors
. Assisted with front desk duties (answering phone and distributing
mail)
Library Assistant
09/03-05/05
Johnson & Wales Library Denver, CO
. Mentored students on locating resources for research