Elaine Garrett
***** **** **, ******* *****, OH *3402
*******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Detail oriented Accountant with 10 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information
for large scale financial organizations.
Skills
Accounts payable specialist
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AR/AP Trusted key holder
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AS/400 Creative problem solver
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Expertise in invoice and payment Exceptional communication skills
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transactions MS Windows proficient
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Account reconciliation Quick learner
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Ethical approach Proficient in cash management
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Advanced computer proficiency (both Accurate and detailed
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PC and Mac) Professional and mature
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Superior attention to detail Articulate and well spoken
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Strong in MS Access and Excel Proofreading
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Strong communication skills Maintains confidentiality
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Account reconciliation specialist Independent worker
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Advanced bookkeeping skills Dedicated team player
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MS Office Suite Accounting familiarity
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Bookkeeping
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Work History
Senior Accountant04/2003 to Current
Huntington Insurance – Bowling Green, OH
Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.
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• Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries,
account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Scanned documentation and entered into the database.
• Obtained scanned records and uploaded them into the database.
Organized forms, made photocopies, filed records and prepared correspondence and
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reports.
• Assisted with receptionist duties, file organization and research and development.
Accountant07/2002 to 01/2003
General Mills Credit Union – Toledo, OH
Entered financial data into the company accounting database to be verified and reconciled.
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• Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
• Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
• Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating
empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
• Executed customer transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, money orders and
checks.
• Rapidly and efficiently prepared customer and ATM cash and change orders.
• Organized, stocked and maintained the teller window area.
• Coordinated daily cash reconciliation at a high volume location.
• Maintained balancing record with 100% rate of accuracy.
• Handled various accounting transactions.
• Collected member loan payments.
• Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
Customer Service 05/1997 to 06/2002
McCord Products – Bowling Green, OH
Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.
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• Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due
payments.
• Coded and entered at least 50 invoices each day into the in house accounting software.
• Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
• Answered an average of 30 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving
problems and providing new product information.
• Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
• Earned management trust by serving as key holder, responsibly opening and closing store.
• Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
• Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special
orders.
• Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientele.
• Handled daily heavy flow of paperwork and cooperated with the accounting departments
on invoicing and shipping problems.
Scheduled weekly inventory pickups and deliveries with vendors.
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• Managed wide variety of customer service and administrative tasks to resolve customer
issues quickly and efficiently.
• Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
• Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
Education
BBA: Accounting1997Tiffin University Tiffin, OH
Accomplishments
Handled and resolved the largest number of reporting discrepancies per month.
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• Monetary Transactions
Handled cash, check, credit and automatic debit card transactions with 100% accuracy.
• Financial
Compiled inventory lists and worked with vendors for product pricing and special
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orders.
Handled high volume sales with cash, credit and gift card transactions, balancing
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cash draw at end of shift with 100% accuracy rate.