Janice Christian
**** ****** **** *****: 407-***-****
Apopka, FL 32703 Email: ******-****@*******.***
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Accomplished, driven and enthusiastic accounting professional with extensive experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, audits and financial statement preparation. Excels at being able to analyze information and identify areas of improvement to help save the business money and increase profits. Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
Education & Training
Associate of Science Degree, Fashion Retail and Marketing, Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale
Hotel Management Certification, University of the VI – St. Thomas Virgin Island
Essential Skills and Foundation of Leadership Course
2-15 Health and Life Insurance License
Professional Experience
BOYS TOWN OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, OVIEDO, FL 2007 – 2017
SITE BUSINESS ASSISTANT
Ensure team members are paid promptly and accurately when generating payroll.
Reduce account discrepancies by reconciling bank accounts regularly.
Increase cashflow by collecting upon accounts receivable aged accounts.
Minimize outstanding debt by generating payments on accounts payable accounts.
Eliminate inaccuracies by managing and reviewing employee company card transactions and travel expense reimbursements.
Balance journals and ensure accuracy of information by recoding expense codes.
Oversee the preparation and transportation of bank deposits to the bank.
Track tolls and tag renewals for company vehicles to aid in balancing the books.
MARRIOTT FRENCHMAN’S REEF, ST. THOMAS, VI 1990 – 2006
Fielded credit card inquiries, guest inquiries and internal inquiries.
Ensured accuracy when manually calculating and inputting hours for payroll creation.
Eliminated discrepancies when auditing and reconciling bank accounts.
Improved customer service while assisting customers at the front desk.
Utilized cash handling skills while working as a cashier during high-peak season.
Oversaw information when calculating totals for the bank deposit.
Commuted between multiple properties to aid in correcting errors in the general ledger.
Accomplishments:
MCRB Endorsed – allows individuals to post for management positions in the company.
Task force member responsible for training and assisting in correcting general ledger outstanding accounts aged 3-months or older to save $1M+ for the company.
Received the Employee of the Quarter Award in June 2005.
Maintained a strong commitment to the company and the colleagues with minimal supervision.
Oversaw the accounts receivable account with an average monthly balance of $1M+.
Computer Skills
MS Office, Excel, Word, Banner, National Database, Logistics, PMS –Property Management Support, OSCAR, American Express and Discover Network Online Software, SE Workstation, Marriott HGA Reimbursement, MICROS