CHRISTINE VALACH
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SUMMARY
I am seeking a position with a growth-oriented company that offers challenging responsibilities and the potential for advancement.
I take pride in work and I strive to improve my work performance. I always look forward to working with others and being a team player. Conduct research and gather information needed in making actual decisions. I always try to answer all questions promptly and accurately. One of my greatest strengths is showing an exemplary attitude at all times. I find it easy to be energetic and ready to start work in the morning. I have strong motivation in my responsibilities
HIGHLIGHTS
AR/AP Adobe Photoshop
Dedicated team player Adobe software
Computer-savvy Microsoft Office proficiency
QuickBooks (Advance) Excel spreadsheets
Advanced clerical knowledge Resourceful
ADP workforce Egencia (expense system)
Nexonia SharePoint
EXPERIENCE:
11/2013 to Current Accounting Specialist, Office Assistant, Delivery Manager Assistant and PM Admin Assistant
RedMane Technology Inc. – Chicago, IL
o Accounting Specialist: General accounting functions including accounts payable& receivables, billing, deposits and payroll.
My responsibilities are preparing checks for accounts payable, data entry, processing payrolls full cycle in ADP Workforce, (General Ledger and 401k), track salary history for employees and contractors, billing, benefits management of 401k and HSA, setting up new hires, tracking vacation and monthly reports.
Prepare billing and month end reports P&L, Balance sheets, expense reports, for US and Canada companies
Reconciling bank statements in QuickBooks.
o Delivery Manager Assistant: I assist in the development of cost estimates and budgets timelines and schedule; I prepare reports for Project Manager on status of all Billable and Non-Billable employees on a weekly basis. I try to help find easier ways to track and report employees/ assignments/ and training.
Interview day coordination: Work with HR to coordinate interviews from there I will communicate interview schedule to the interview team. o New Hire (Delivery) On-Boarding: I introduce new employees into the organization and provide them with the tools resources/ and knowledge they need when starting with RedMane. I assist new employees with equipment set up Log in setups to iTime and Expenses/ take new hires out to lunch give them a tour of the office and introduce new employees to other employees and to their assigned teams.
o Project Manager Admin Assistant: I tracked employee expenses/ time and billing and also partially completed the project manager monthly reports.
Obtaining project material assisting team members during project development/ recording minutes during meetings/ scheduling and updating project data.
o Office Assistant I provide general office support, typing documents, filing, emailing, faxing and invoicing. Answered customer calls and email inquiries. Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment.
09/2009 to 10/2013 Office Assistant
Il Giardino Del Dolce, Inc. – Chicago, IL
o Provide general office support, typing documents, filing, emailing, faxing and invoicing. o General accounting functions including accounts payable& receivables, deposits and payroll. o Supervised a group of five people when manager is away. o Answered customer calls and email inquiries.
o Book Wedding appointments.
o Help organize deliveries of bakery goods.
o Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment. 10/2007 to 11/2008 Administrative Assistant
Main Steel Polishing –Wheeling, IL
o Balanced batch summary reports for verification and approval. o Provided general office support, typing documents, filing reports and entering data .Also answer phones and respond to emails and faxes.
o Perform general clerical duties sorting mail, maintain office supplies and equipment. o General accounting functions including accounts payable, balance and deposit. o Meet and greet clients and visitors.
o Assistant to Plant Manager, Production Manager, Office Manager and four customer representatives.
08/2006 to 10/2007 Telephone Personal Banker
Corus Bank –Chicago, IL
o Provided general office support by typing documents, filing reports and entering data. Also answer phones and respond to emails and faxes.
o Respond to customers inquiring about their account balances and answered or referred customer's financial questions.
08/2005 to 8/2006 Bank Teller/Customer Service
First Bank – Harwood Heights, IL
o Maintained proper cash limits, cashed checks, accepted deposits, and issued cashier’s check, money orders, traveler’s checks, cash advances, and fund transfers. o Performed various clerical and administrative duties: providing public information on programs, typing, filing, faxing, and answering phones.
EDUCATION 2014 Associate of Science: Digital Photography Triton College--River Grove, IL
Digital Photography course
Graphic Design course
GPA 4.0
Courses online:
Microsoft EXCEL
Principle of Marketing classes
Intro to Business classes
Accounting classes