KELLY ESSEM
H: 815-***-****
Belvidere, IL 61008
**********@*******.***
ACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL
A highly motivated credit, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
collections, and administrative professional with a verifiable record of
accomplishment spanning over eleven years. Highly creative, recognized as a
results-oriented and solution-focused individual. Areas of strength
include:
. Team Player
. Communication Skills
. Time Management
. Research Abilities
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
. Proficient in Procomm and Imagenow
. Familiar with Quickbooks
. Experienced in WordPerfect, Word, Outlook and Excel
. Ability to adapt to different situations under pressure
. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to use these skills in a
fast paced environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
2000-2011
L&W Supply/Chicago Area Building Specialties
Roselle/Schiller Park
. Processed all accounts receivable and payable for numerous locations
. Managed the petty cash account for Administrative Department
. Reconciled bank balances and recorded general ledger entries
. Created new vendors by setting them up in the system and acquiring W9
forms
. Trained all new employees on accounts payable procedures
. Helped to create G/L account listing for company
. Answered vendor and customer questions about their accounts
. Balanced funds reconciliation on a monthly basis
. Processed month end reports
. Maintained CDL driver files for 45 plus drivers
Bookkeeper/Front End Manager
1998- 2000
Sears Hardware
Elgin, IL
. Managed cashiers and assigned duties
. Processed the payables for the entire store
. Counted drawers to ensure they balanced
. Prepared bank deposits
education
High School Diploma
1997
Hampshire High School
Hampshire, IL