Staff accountant/financial analyst
Resume:
Kayla Ragland
Benton, AR **015
abw9yo@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective To obtain an accounting or financial position at a company where I can use my analytical and personal skills and abilities to make significant contributions toward the achievement of company goals
Education B.B.A., Finance 2007
University of Central Arkansas, Finance degree obtained May 2007
Employment History
May 2013-present Staff Accountant Usable Life Insurance, Little Rock, AR
Responsible for various functions in the corporate accounting department including accounts payable, financial accounting and budget support.
Preparation of Monthly Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, Financial Reports and Analysis
Accounts Receivable/Cash Receipts
Preparation of Regulatory Filings
June 2011-present Financial Analyst Usable Life Insurance, Little Rock, AR
Identifies root causes and aids in correction of account issues by providing recommendations gathered through analysis of strategic accounts. Provides solutions to problems presented by management or other various USAble departments or customers and recommends preventive measures.
Assists in reviews of financial and internal controls to determine whether such controls are adequate to met management objectives
Oversaw monthly audit process to ensure insurance coverage was being terminated within 24 hours of being received.
Conducted self administered audit to validate balancing of rates.
Performed monthly reconciliations for large groups which consisted of matching payroll/deduction files received to monthly generated bill
Performed monthly balancing of cash for entire Premium Accounting Department.
May 2008 – June 2011 Billing Specialist USAble Life Insurance, Little Rock, AR
Reduced our premium posting turn-around time from 2.73 days in 2008 to 1.41 days in 2009
Worked with teammates to successfully implement the new Benefit Focus posting processes for eBilling which improved posting efficiencies.
Provide daily analysis, research, and problem solving supports to department managers as assigned and resolve accounting history and accounting policies to internal staff and clients.
Recommend, develop, and maintain databases and related computer software systems.
Aug 2007-May 2008 Billing Analyst Transamerica, Little Rock, AR
Responsible for ensuring maintenance to include terminations, policy changes and cancellations completed within the applicable billing cycle
Posting prompt and accurate reconciliation of employers in a timely manner
Dec 2000-Dec 2005 Administrative Assistant Hometown Superstore, Hope, AR
Scheduled regular staff training to enhance product knowledge with a focus on improving customer service
Responsible for performing all bookkeeping functions
Activities and Honors
Big Brother Big Sister. Conway, AR. Have a positive and lasting impact on children from many different backgrounds. Assist them in achieving their potential through one-on-one relationships
Skills
Accounts Payable, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Entry, Reconciliations, Order Processing
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