GRETCHEN HAWES

Boise ID 503-***-**** ac7lh5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accounts Receivable & Payable Assistant with 5 years experience in transportation, legal, and road maintenance industries. A dependable, reliable, and ethical professional with a positive and proactive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn and grow. Detail-oriented, organized, and manages time effectively. Approachable, responsive, and strong interpersonal abilities with excellent oral and written communication skills.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Account Reconciliation & Data Entry

• Accounting & Bookkeeping Principles

• Analytical Reasoning & Decision-Making

• Analyze Data & Information

• Assertive & Effective

• Confidential Regarding Sensitive

Information

• Financial Chart of Accounts

• General Ledger Systems & Procedures

• Identify Issues & Problem-Solving

• Intuit QuickBooks

• Invoicing Coding Familiarity

• Microsoft Word, Excel, Access

• Windows & Mac Proficiency

• Performs Mathematical Computations

STUDENT COURSEWORK

Accountancy Student, Boise State University, Boise ID Present

• Coursework completed includes: Managerial & Financial Accounting, Information Technology Management, Microsoft Excel & Access, Personal Finance, Microeconomics, and Business Communication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounts Receivable & Payable Assistant, Community Safety Services, Redwood City CA 2013-2015

• Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment. Coded vendor information with correct accounts category.

• Prioritized invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms and processed payments.

• Matched invoices to checks, obtained all signatures for checks, and distributed accordingly.

• Tracked customer payments and resolved outstanding payment issues for customer accounts.

• Reconciled three business banking accounts and balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month-end accruals.

• Maintained files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.

• Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies and responded to all vendor inquiries.

• Revised diverse spreadsheets in Excel to maintain precise records after spotting numerical errors.

• Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data in QuickBooks for Owner and Account Manager to review.

GRETCHEN HAWES

Boise ID 503-***-**** ac7lh5@r.postjobfree.com Payroll/Accounts Receivable & Payable, Andrew E Hawes PLLC, Boise ID 2002-2004

• Implemented new technologies and processes to encourage continuous improvement successfully.

• Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data and posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.

• Monitored payments due and promptly contacted clients with past due balances.

• Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies and balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month-end accruals.

• Coded and entered 2-4 invoices daily into QuickBooks accounting software.

• Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.

• Reviewed all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure. HR/Payroll Assistant, Snoline Express, Caldwell ID 2001-2003

• Posted job descriptions, reviewed applications, and scheduled interviews.

• Recruited and hired truck drivers ensuring background checks, employment verifications, and reference checks were completed.

• Onboarded new employees, served as a point person for questions and coordinated regular drug screening appointments.

• Processed four different payroll cycles per month for contractors, owner-operators, employees, and temporary employees; facilitated resolutions to payroll errors.

• Maintained employee manual files with regarding employment status, benefits, and similar records and entered truck driver-submitted logbook information including hours and other driving details.

• Reported and maintained records related to grievances, performance reviews, and disciplinary action to the Owner and HR/Payroll Director.

EDUCATION

B.B.A in Accountancy, Boise State University, Boise ID Expected 2020 B.S. in Psychology, University of Idaho, Moscow ID 1994 VOLUNTEER WORK

School Volunteer, Name of School, Boise ID 2005 – 2013

• Assisted school staff through regular meetings where issues were resolved and guidance provided.

• Provided tutoring in the following topics: math, English, science, history, and other topics.

• Prepared visual materials, graded papers, helped with school events, assisted at field trips.

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