LATASHA R. SPANN
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SUMMARY
Demonstrated ability to meet the needs of patrons, dependable, hard working, reliable, a problem solver and punctual.
Use clear, concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills to perform daily duties.
Detailed oriented and high volume of data entry(invoices & employees’ time)
EXPERIENCE
H &R Block
Seasonal Tax Associate Dec 2015 Current (Seasonal)
Computed taxes owed, personal computer, and completed entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables.
Interviewed client to obtain additional information on taxable income and deductible expenses and allowances.
Verified totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic and procedure, as needed.
Accounting Principles
Cook County Health &Hospital Systems
Temp- Cash Manager Feb 2017-Current
Feb 2017-Current
Supervises the daily operations of cashiers.
Assists in the development and enforcement of cash handling procedures.
Performs cashier observations to ensure cash, checks, and money orders are handled according to department processes.
Assists in the development and training of staff.
Works closely with finance administration staff to resolve issues and to prevent processing and reconciliation errors to increase staff effectiveness for all cash workflow procedures.
Manages a variety of transactions, including but not limited to, accepting payments for services and issuing refunds.
Provides assistance and oversight in the securing and record keeping of patient valuables.
Reviews reports generated within the department and addresses discrepancies.
Participates in department meetings.
Travels to work sites throughout CCHHS.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Temp- Accounts Payable Feb 2015-Nov 2016
Entering invoice daily into the Lawson and JDE System
Resolving any issues with invoices
Entering vendor info into the Lawson and JDE System
Advanced Resources - Howard Brown Health Center – Chicago, IL
Temp -Accounts Payable Rep Oct 2014-Nov 2014
Daily balancing of patient copayments, Weekly check run
Daily entering of invoices -3way match – 200-500 a week
Advanced Resources - Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Chicago, IL
Cash Management Representative April 2014 – Oct 2014
Aramark Sports and Entertainment – Tinley Park, Illinois
Assistant Controller April 2012 to October (Seasonal)
Responsible for Three facilities: Charter One Pavilion, First Midwest Bank Amphitheater, Alpine Valley Music Theater
Vendor setup and maintenance; Accounts payable/receivables full cycle: auditing to ensure invoices are paid monthly
Balancing Events; Month End Reporting
Reconciliations: bank, credit cards, and accounts
Payroll/ Payroll auditing for compliance
-Review subcontractors' bills to identify items that require invoicing to customers and any possible over and above charges.
-Review and record travel expense reports into accounting system
Aramark Correctional Services: Cook County – Chicago, Illinois
Administrative Assistant/Accounting clerk February 2009 to April 2012
Answer phones, creating and typing memorandums, administrative letters, etc.
Filing, copying, faxing, compiling/creating/editing data reports, and ordering supplies
Completing/reviewing employee time cards, reviewing and create check requisitions,
Data entry using various systems: Time plus Systems for entering employee’s time and transmitting, 8-Steps system for entering invoices, inventory, transfers, and printing inventory reports, and Managers Tool Kit(MTK) for Accounts payable and PRIMA inventory system.
Payroll/ Payroll auditing for compliance; Accounts payable and auditing to ensure invoices are paid monthly
Jane Addams Hull House Association: Service Connector - Chicago, Illinois May 2006 to January 2009
Data Entry Specialist/Administrative Assistant
Oversee the organization’s daily operation including database and office management including a staff of 10.
Answering phones, creating and typing memorandums and administrative letters
Filing, copying, faxing, data entry using various systems, compiling/creating/editing data reports, ordering supplies, and keeping inventory.
Completing/reviewing employee time cards, reviewing and create check requisitions, selecting and scheduling potential employee candidates, organizing meetings and events, and providing administrative support.
On-Site Sourcing - Chicago, Illinois 2004 to 2006
Imaging Specialist
H&R Block - Chicago, Illinois
Tax Associate 2003
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority - Chicago, Illinois
Accounting Clerk 1996 to 1999
Observed checking, billing, and cashiering activities; counted cash; and reconciled charge sales and cash receipts with total sales to verify accuracy of transactions.
Prepared bank reconciliations, handled daily banking, Posting to general ledgers accounts, support the accounts payable and receivable department, and filing vendor invoices
EDUCATION
Devry University – Chicago, Illinois fall 2009
Accounting
H&R Block Tax Course - Cicero, Illinois
Certificate, Tax Associate 2003
Sept- Nov 2015
REFERENCES
Denise Brown –Business Manager III Erin Coleman – Division Director
Cook County Health and Hospital Systems Accounting Principles
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Years Known – 6+ months Years Known: 2
Nicole Harper – Senior Controller Dena Townsend – Assistant Manager
Cook County Health and Hospital Systems Cook County Health and Hospital Systems
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Years Known: 5 Years Known: 1
Andre Robinson – Case Manager
UCAN
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Years Known: 6
EXPEREINCED SOFTWARE USAGE:
As400, Block Works, JD Edwards, Oracle, People Soft, QuickBooks, Tax Act, Time Plus, Prima, Salesforce, Lawson, Financial Edge, Inovah, Lexis Nexis