Lawrence Perry

Accountant

Frankfort, KY

acsjqa@r.postjobfree.com - 312-***-****

I have four years of experience, including as an Accounts Receivable Specialist, as an Accounting Associate and as a Credit Specialist.Most recently, I have been working as an Accounts Receivable Specialist at Aramark from July 2015 to October 2015.

My skills and experiences include: Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Database Administration, General Ledger, Microsoft Mail, Oracle, Tax Planning. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Devry. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aramark Uniform Services - Lexington, KY

Responsibilities

Manage collection queue

Track liens

Manage contact information

Follow-up with customers by emailing, faxing, letters and telephone calls. Using collection strategies to management accounts Setting up new accounts

Reviewing accounts for credit increases or decreases Resolving disputes about accounts

Accomplishments

Responsible for a portfolio of roughly 2000 customers in GetPaid software. Reduce customers late payments, reduced accounts receivables and increased cash flow with my customers. Accomplishments

Increased cash flow, held a high customer standard. Increased sales Account Receivable Specialist

Beacon Staffing - BarcodesInc, - Chicago, IL - February 2015 to July 2015 Responsibilities

Manage collection queue

Track liens

Manage contact information

Follow-up with customers by emailing, faxing, letters and telephone calls. Using collection strategies to management accounts Setting up new accounts

Reviewing accounts for credit increases or decreases Resolving disputes about accounts

Accomplishments

Responsible for a portfolio of roughly 2000 customers in GetPaid software. Reduce customers late payments, reduced accounts receivables and increased cash flow with my customers. Skills Used

Identify key issues and responded proactively

Demonstrated solid analytical and planning skills

Make good decisions

Develop relationships on multiple levels and across the company Accounts Receivable Specialist

Accountemps - Lexington, KY - June 2014 to January 2015 Spent out invoices to customers that were 30-180 days past due. Credit accounts that needed to be credit because of overpayment or returned items. Increase customer's credits, and reduce the average time of outstanding accounts. Maintains accounting records by making copies; filing documents. Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger.

Big Ass Fans (BAF)

Account Receivable Clerk

Maintains accounting databases by entering data into the computer; processing backups. Verifies financial reports by running performance analysis software program. Contact customers about payment status.

Utilized Peachtree Complete Accounting Software.

Performed data entry.

Server/Bartender

Chilis - Rosemont, IL - August 2012 to October 2014 Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines such as those for special diets are followed.

• Monitor food preparation and serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.

• Collect money for drinks served.

• Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol. Balance cash receipts.

• Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to stop drinking, or ordering taxis or other transportation for intoxicated patrons. Accounting Assistant

Mediatec Publishing Inc - Chicago, IL - January 2014 to July 2014 Maintain accounting records by making copies; filing documents. Reconciles bank statements by comparing statements with general ledger.

• Maintain accounting databases by entering data into the computer; processing backups.

• Verifies financial reports by running performance analysis software program.

• Determine value of depreciable assets by running depreciation software program. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.

• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Student Assistant DAC

Harold Washington College - Chicago, IL - March 2011 to May 2013 Assisted students with basic skills assistance in the academic area needed; and some clerical support including but not limited to filing, photocopying, faxing, and data entry and scheduling appointments. EDUCATION

Bachelors of Science in Accounting

DeVry University - Chicago, IL

December 2014

Harold Washington College - Chicago, IL

2011 to 2013

SKILLS

Peachtree Complete Accounting Software, Microsoft Dynamics, SysPro 6.1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills

Account Payable

Account Receivable

Payroll

Financial Reports

Quick Books

MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access

Peachtree Complete Accounting Software

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