Elaine Garrett

***** **** **, ******* *****, OH *3402

419-***-****

acftzo@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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