Patricia Hollmann

**** ***** ****** **, #*** t Washington, DC 20010 t 202-***-**** t acp8la@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

Dedicated, meticulous professional, who adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and technologies with extensive experience in accounting, including bookkeeping, payroll for 120 employees, receivables, payables, clerical duties, etc. Accurate, self-motivated with sound judgment and decision making skills offering a strong work ethic and determination to complete task in a timely manner. Proficient technical knowledge in accounting programs to include, Sage Accpact, UTA, UltiPro, ADP. ADP Vantage, Opera, UniFocus, Visual One.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Account Reconciliation Expert t Strong Organizational Skills t Expert in Customer Relations

Employee Relations t Issue Resolution t Cash Handling t Process Improvement t Office Management

Financial Documentation & Reporting t Process Improvement t Fluent in Spanish

ACHIEVEMENTS

Researched and resolved billing problems that had been previously missed and reduced overdue invoice amounts over 60 days below 0.12%

EXPERIENCE

COMMUNE HOTELS & RESORTS, Washington, DC 2013 – 2015

Assistant Director of Finance

tDirected daily accounting office operations in order to encourage maximum efficiency and maintained accurate accounts, including cash, credit cards, prepaid and accrued expenses.

tProcessed payroll for 120 employees and prepared financial and income statements; coordinated the approval process for accounts payable invoices.

tExecuted month-end duties, including posting all parked documents, cost allocations, and accrual/deferral accounting entries; reclassified and eliminated entries to properly report internal activities and balanced sheet accounts; reconciled accounts payable/receivable subsidiary ledgers; and balanced the treasury book.

tIdentified billing problems that had previous been missed in order to effectively resolve them and improve accounting practices.

tMaintained payroll journal entries and resolved payroll inquiries.

RS MANAGEMENT, Washington, DC 1997 – 2013

Assistant Controller

tExecuted payroll, deposits, tax exemption reconciliations, and employee pay adjustments.

tMaintained journal entries and resolved any collections or billing disputes efficiently and tactfully.

tIssued vendor and supplier paychecks weekly; reconciled travel agent commissions.

tCommunicated effectively with employees and answered any payroll and benefits questions, resolved any conflicts quickly and confidently; updated confidential employee banking information.

tCoached teams and provided effective training and development methods for front desk staff.

tImplemented time efficient methods for assigning rooms to airline crews and group check-ins.

tReduced payroll expenses by minimizing operational expenses, maximizing expense efficiency on every dollar spent, created daily reports for department heads to avoid overtime hours, and eliminated outsourcing by assigning tasks to employees.

BARKATS & ASSOCIATES, Washington, DC 1995 – 1996

Distribution/Operations Assistant

tAssisted high-level managers in executing administrative duties, filing, and general office support.

tEnsured accurate distribution of “The Latest News” newspaper to clients at Dulles Airport and Miami International Airport, facilitated smooth operations and made sure standard procedures were strictly adhered to.

EDUCATION

English as a Second Language, International Language School, Irving, TX, US

Diploma en Bellas Artes, Escuela de Bellas Artes, Cartagena, Bolivar, Colombia

General Studies, University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC, US

Contact this candidate