Toni C. Bennett
Jamaica NY 11433
**********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Virginia State University- Petersburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, May 2006
University of Maryland- Adelphi, MD
Masters of Science in Accounting, May 2014
Related Courses: Accounting I & II, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Accounting Ethics, Auditing, and Business Finance
SKILLS:
Detail knowledge about accounting principles, accounting standards, book keeping procedures and office practices
In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, data review, preparing budget, payroll processing and reconciliations
Ability to improve workflow, accuracy and efficiency
Strong Mathematical knowledge to ensure error-free calculations
Ability to learn new concepts and improve the existing ones
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook; ADP software,VAM, Great Plain, Quick Books,
Adobe Acrobat
Work Experience
Maternal Fetal Medicine- New York, New York November 2014- April 2015
Accounting staff/Account Payable
Reconciled assigned accounts monthly and assists with the monthly financial closing
Maintained complete company records of all customer payments and communications
Tracked client payment schedules and make and send invoices accordingly
Conducted research on payment errors due to error in data entry
Communicated with clients by phone and email regarding payment timing and expectations
Chips Technology Group- Syosset, NY August 2014- November 2014
Account Payable Clerk
Balanced batch summary reports for verification and approval.
Reconciled and paid bills to several vendors and customers
Managed accounts receivable and billing services including placing calls on past due balances
Entered and paid invoices via Quick Books accounting software
Processed and audit of Employee Expense reports
Processed and fulfill check requests and wire transfers
Black Entertainment Television- New York, New York September 2013- July 2014
Jr. Accountant
Conducted research and analysis as it pertains to past due customers' accounts
Corresponded with vendors to ensure proper services, products, and billing; Generated sales orders for products/service received
Assisted in reconciliation of general operating budget; Created Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
Prepared purchase orders for vendors; Responsible inputting new vendor information into accounting system
Processed Bi-Weekly payroll; Performed journal ledgers; Audited petty cash receipts; processed cash receipt and bank reports
Send invoice statements to outstanding customers via an automated billing system in accordance with the monthly schedule
Access Receivables Management- Hunt Valley, Maryland January 2013- September 2013
Collector I
Contacts customer and establishes reason for past due account situation; makes arrangements for payments to bring account
current and follows up to ensure obligation is satisfied
Uses computer terminal to access database for obtaining account status or entering data on assigned accounts; verifies accuracy
before and after entry
Utilizes available resources and skip tracing techniques to ascertain locations of persons with past due accounts
Provides financial counseling to discuss and resolve the debt situation; restructures or revises payment terms within well-
established limits and procedures
Wells Fargo Bank- Baltimore, Maryland October 2009- June 2013
Personal Banker
Interacted with customers including, employees, management, accounting department and internal and external auditors and
customers
Reviewed information for accuracy; and maintain records
Developed an overall financial plan based on the client's financial need
Generated sales leads to sell customers a variety of financial products such as unsecured personal loans, credit cards, real estate
loans, auto loans, and referring customers to appropriate staff for new services
Bank of America- Hunt Valley, Maryland August 2008- October 2009
Account Manager
Set up payment plans, and work directly with individual customers to facilitate accurate payment processing on a
monthly basis
Assisted in loss mitigation and asset recovery activities
Responsible for establishing full balance repayment plans or settlements
Navigated computerized data entry system and other relevant applications
Secured payments on delinquent accounts and active loan/credit card accounts
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