MARLIESE SHIMANEK

**** ******* *****, *****, ** *3317

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Mobile: 954-***-****

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST / FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER

Introduction

I am a goal-driven, self-disciplined individual possessing strong organizational skills. I enjoy taking on additional responsibilities and learning new skills as well as a team player who will work closely with multiple levels of the organization to achieve common goals. I have many years of highly detail-oriented positions requiring precision execution and strong time management skills

Employment History

COBRA TOWING & TRANSPORT - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

FEB 2017 – AUG 2017

research and resolve prior AR cash posting errors in Quick Books

assist in customer billing

collections utilizing detailed Excel spreadsheets

COASTAL MASONRY / COASTAL MASONRY OF FLORIDA / ALL DAVIE WELDING - Pompano Beach, FL

APR 2013 – AUG 2016 (recalled after 2008 lay-off)

Foundation Operating System:

HR Administrator:

track employee insurance eligibility dates and insure timely distribution of information to employees

respond and resolve employee inquiries regarding all insurance-related matters

review vendor invoices for insurance premium billing accuracy

PR Administrator:

daily computation of project time sheets

weekly payroll processing of ACH and live checks

research and resolve errors; issue additional payroll checks as needed

remit court-ordered wage garnishments/levies, etc.

respond and resolve employee inquiries for all payroll-related matters

special handling requirements for prevailing wage contracts

electronic payment of payroll taxes and entry of appropriate journal entry

Other:

AP vendor statement review, research and resolve

assist in GL bank reconciliations and account analysis

electronic transmission of Sales tax

BROCK & SCOTT, PLLC - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

APR 2011 – APR 2013

Mediation Department - prepare court-required documentation for attorney

Correspond with court-appointed mediators to coordinate court appearances

Lender Services Department – forward client inquiries to attorney/paralegal team

BEN-EZRA & KATZ, PA – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

SEP 2009 – APR 2011

Mediation Billing Coordinator – fee requests, follow-up, approval retrieval from client systems, entry of approval into firm’s billing database

trained co-workers due to the need for department expansion

respond to attorney requests for case-specific correspondence/documentation

COASTAL MASONRY / COASTAL MASONRY OF FLORIDA / ALL DAVIE WELDING - Pompano Beach, FL

JAN 2002 – DEC 2008

Computer Ease Operating System:

AIA billing

AP for all companies

assist in PR processing for all companies

assist in multiple-account bank reconciliations

Job Cost Budget entry

prepare Release of Liens, NTO

FT. LAUDERDALE JET CENTER - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

APR 1988 – JAN 2002

IBM AS400 Operating System

Accounting Supervisor and Assistant to the General Manager/Controller

(placed in various positions by management during term of employment)

Accounts Receivable

airline billing and collections with successful results in debt reduction

cash application, payment shortage research and resolution

compilation of data for month-end activity reports as required by the Broward County Aviation Department

Computer Operating System

performed daily database file saves

month end close of GL and sub-systems

download and install periodic IBM program upgrades

monitor, troubleshoot and general upkeep of daily computer operations to insure uninterrupted data processing

liaison with system support team to resolve networking, software and hardware issues

management-appointed in-house employee computer training instructor

Inventory Specialist

developed, implemented and trained staff on fuel inventory record-keeping procedures

book to physical inventory reconciliation for 20,000+ line-item aircraft parts inventory

Skills & Abilities

Goal-driven and motivated

Strong organizational skills

Highly detail-oriented

Confidentiality conscious

Proven leadership ability

Employee Training Specialist: management-appointed as in-house instructor for implementation of

computer and daily operating procedures

Longevity

Type 85 wpm

10-key = 12,000 kph

Certifications

Builder’s Notice, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

training seminar on Lien Laws, Notice to Owner and other construction-related issues

Wellington Royce Corporation, Binghamton, NY

re-certified on IBM AS400 Operating System

in-depth review of AS400 interaction between GL and accounting sub-systems

Notary Public

References

- Eva Gazis, Owner, Cobra Towing & Transport - 954-***-****

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- Ernesto Mitsumasu, Accounting Department Manager, Coastal Masonry - 954-***-****

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- Joan Marshall, previous Head Bookkeeper, Coastal Masonry - 954-***-****

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- Barry Kertzner, former GM/Controller, Ft. Lauderdale Jet Center - 561-***-****

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- Denise Kehrle, former bookkeeper, Ft. Lauderdale Jet Center - 954-***-****

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(letters of recommendation available upon request)

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