Staff Accountant

SHEILA HARDEMAN

**** **** ******, *******, ** ***11 H: 404-***-**** C: 404-***-**** ac1xno@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Seasoned Staff Accountant with 25 years’ experience managing accounting needs across multiple platforms. Advanced technical knowledge, including Great Plains/PeopleSoft /Concur

Precise, detail-oriented Accountant with sound judgment and decision-making skills.

Experienced in A/P processes and managing vendor relations.

Highlights

Proficient in PC Accounting Software Programs

AS400/SAP/Go Practice/Great Plains/Dynamics SL/PeopleSoft/Concur

Microsoft Office Systems

Excel/Word/Access/Lotus/Word

Strong Organizational Skills

Effective Time Management/Expert Customer Service/Strong Multitasking Skills

Accomplishments

Researched and resolved billing problems that been previously missed

Reduced invoice over payments by 60%

Handled customers’ needs effectively and quickly gaining their trust

Investigated and analyzed client complaints to resolve issues

Experience

Bookkeeper- December – 2016 -August 2017

Shapiro, Pendergast & Hasty-Atlanta, Ga

Reviewed and Processed payments of Misc. AP

Researched and resolved Client billing and invoice problems

Received, recorded, and deposit cash, checks, as well as reconciled records of bank transactions

Process Clients Refunds

Monthly Reports for Foreclosures and Bankruptcy Loans

Processing of Wire Transfers and Releases

Communication with Clients both verbal and written

3rd Party Sales handle cash receipts and wire transfer for purchases

Payments for Publications and Title Searches on Foreclosure

2 Contract Assignments-

Staff Accountant/Billing- June 2016-August 2016- 3 Month Contract

Tri Mont Real Estate Advisors- Atlanta, Ga

Develop thorough understanding of servicing agreements for each of clients

Prepared abstract of each client’s billing structure and payment method

Calculated fees each month and generate invoices thru Great Plains

Ensured invoices are accurate and sent out on time

Responded to billing inquiries from internal and external parties

Maintained a tracking log of what Clients Invoices were billed for the month

Staff Accountant- June 2016-Temp-1 Month Contract

ARC Documents Solutions- Atlanta, Ga

Process all invoices for Equipment Rental and Maintenance Contracts

Processed 500 to 800 invoices per month

Coding invoices and record on Excel spreadsheet by locations

Reconciled the Accrued Rent and Maintenance accounts during month end close process

Staff Accountant/ AP/ AR Specialist -Oct 2012 to June 2015

Warbird Consulting Partners LLC

Coordinated approval processes of all accounts payable invoices

Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems

Processed an average of 300 invoices per month for a large-scale organization

Audited and Process Associate Time and Expense Reports Weekly Thru Concur

Prepared Timecards Reports for Government Projects

Responsible for all Government AR and Collections

Analyze and Prepared FDIC Monthly Billing

Performed general accounting functions, including Account reconciliations, journal

entries, month-end closing

Staff Accountant/Billing and Expense Administrator-Mar 2006 to Nov 2010

NRS Media Atlanta, Ga

Reviewed and Processed payments of Misc. AP

Processed Check Runs three times a month

Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems

Conducted month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances

Coordinated approval processes of all accounts payable invoices

Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments Reviewed and Audited Weekly

Expense Reports for Associates System Administrator Coached and Trained associates on Expense Online Recording

Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions

Month -End Closing

Procurement Specialist-Sep 2000 to Oct 2005

3M HIS Consulting Services Atlanta, Ga

Processed an average of 400 invoices per month for a large-scale organization

Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments

Coordinated approval processes of all accounts payable invoices

Rectified escalated accounts payable issues from employees and vendors

Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems

Audited Monthly Bank Reconciliations

Conducted month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances

Coordinated all department functions for team of 80 employees

Standardized department filing system to increase efficiency

Improved communication efficiency as primary liaison between departments, clients and vendors

Education

Associate of Science, Business

Atlanta Junior College Atlanta, Ga- Fulton

Contact this candidate