**** ******, **. **, *******, TX ***** Phone: 713-***-**** Email: ***********@*****.***
Joyce James
Objective
To obtain a position with broad responsibilities utilizing my many years of experience as an Administrative Assistant / Accounting Clerk and Database Administrator.
Professional Highlights
Administrative Assistant
Over 20 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant.
Highly skilled in performing general office tasks including bookkeeping (A/R, A/P, Payroll), filing and records management
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Applications / Advanced computer software skills
Typing speed over 80 wpm
Able to work and converse efficiently with all levels of colleagues, clients and other external contacts.
Thorough understanding of making copies or printing documents and filing correspondences, reports and records
In depth knowledge of typing correspondence, reports and other documents
Exceptional time management and problem solving skills
Proven ability to work accurately and independently with close attention to detail
Adept at arranging travel schedules and reservations
Demonstrated ability to schedule appointments and meetings
Database Administrator
Maintaining and keeping databases up to date
Managing database access
Designing and maintaining procedures and putting them into operation to ensure that databases meet user requirements
Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
Managing database security / integrity and backup procedures
Implementing security measures for database
Defining objectives of database implementation through consultation with staff at all levels
Writing reports and documentation and operation manuals for databases
Testing and Modifying databases to ensure that the operate reliable
Provided user training, support and feedback
Accounting Clerk
Exceptional math and detail-oriented skills
High ethical standards and professionalism
Excellent skills with computer technology and working knowledge of a variety of software programs related to the field
Code and post receipts / payments
Perform all necessary account, bank and other reconciliations
Prepare and coordinate deposit activities
Check, verify and process customer invoices
Sort, code and enter accounts payable data
Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
Maintain vendor files
Monitor customer accounts for non-payment or delayed payments
Prepare & submit customer invoices
Collect, confirm and process timesheets and overtime
Analyze discrepancies and unpaid invoices
Verify taxes and other deductions
Track employee vacation and sick time
Update, verify and maintain accounting reports, ledgers and other financial records
Assist in month end reporting procedures
Skills
Advanced Computer Skills
Advanced Accounting Skills
Excellent Marketing Skills
Exceptional Written & Verbal Communication Skills
Hard-working
Multi-tasker
Work well in fast paced environment
Dependable
Punctual
Team Player
Employment History
Administrative Asst.
Coldwell Banker United Realtors, Houston, TX
Jan. 2013 – July 2015
Database Admin. /
Marketing Assistant
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, Houston, TX
Oct. 2010 – Oct. 2012
Administrative Asst.
Coldwell Banker United Realtors, Houston, TX
Jan. 2002 – Aug. 2010
Education
Houston Community College
Lee Campus, Houston, TX
Business Administration
References
References are available on request.