PATRICIA LONGWELL
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EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
Employment that utilizes my education and accounting skills to contribute
to the company's corporate vision and business development.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Over ten years of accounting experience in budget analysis, account
reconciliation, 1099 tax statements, audit and customer support.
. Proficient in the use of technology platforms and application
software, particularly Microsoft Office Products.
. Intermediate skills in Excel.
. Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
. Experience with Payroll, Accounts Payable/Receivable and Purchasing.
. Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley, GAAP, Financial Statements.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1995 - 2007 Project Accountant Maritz Travel Company Livonia,
MI
. Audit vendor invoices of $4.8 million for contract compliance.
. Perform cost comparison and reconciliation analysis for budget review.
. Invoice/accrue/post journal entries/close sales of $7.8
million/yearly.
. Reduced the corporate mandated 60 billing day criteria to 42 billing
days.
. Developed the departmental billing/audit compliance guidelines and
procedures used to bill $48 million in yearly sales.
. Twice awarded the Peak Performer Award for recognition of outstanding
service and commitment to quality within Maritz.
1994 - 1995 Project Billing Coordinator Montgomery Watson Novi,
MI
. Developed the unique billing system for the 100 Mobil/Exxon
environmental sites.
. Responsible for the office Accounts Receivable and Collections.
1992 - 1994 Inventory Administrator Intelligent Controls
Novi, MI
. Procured and installed computer hardware and software for Ford Motor
Company.
1990 - 1992 Client Account Coordinator Dykema Gossett
Bloomfield, MI
. Developed billing system for the Patent Law Department.
. Responsible for the department Accounts Receivable and Collections.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Western Michigan University- Kalamazoo MI - 3.5 GPA