Laura Callery
Lindenhurst, NY acvql8@r.postjobfree.com
212-***-**** lcallery@linkin
SUMMARY
General accountant responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting and general accounting functions in a high volume working environment. Close attention to detail together with solid organizational and problem-solving skills ensure efficient completion of multiple tasks. Seeking accounting position where I can utilize my skills in general ledger, bank reconciliations and financial analysis.
•Team player
•Dedicated
•Independent Worker
•Problem Solver
EXPERIENCE
Accountemps Children's Aid Society 03/16 to 04/16
Staff Accountant, temporary assignment
•Assisted with month-end close, posted journal entries, account reconciliations and analyzes
•Reviewed Accounts Payable
•Reconciled bank statements
American Bible Society, New York, NY 1996-2015
A Christian ministry that has been engaging people with the life-changing message of God’s Word for nearly 200 years.
Accountant - (2006 - 2015)
•Managed the process of the ABS Physical inventory and streamlined all processes with Production leading to the lowest variance to the lowest in over 2 decades.
•Helped install Kwiktag document imaging system which reduced processing time in the accounts payable system
•Designed a Royalty accrual spreadsheet to accurately record accruals on a monthly basis this made the income more accurate and easier to budget.
•Implemented Concur solutions so American Express payments and employee expenses can be processed accurately and faster by 50%
•Ensured that standard costs were accurate and adjusted based on actual performance which increased the accuracy of net margins
•Built relationships within the Firm to have the resources necessary to meet clients’ informational needs in less than 24 hour
•Trained fellow employees in Great Plains and Procedures so the process could flow smoothly
Accounts Payable Clerk - (2002 -2006)
•Reconciled accounts payable to the General Ledger on a monthly basis
•Entered all new vendors into the system and send out all 1099s at year end to 2000+ vendors
•Processed all invoices on a timely basis
•Assured all check requests are processed accurately and promptly
Accounts Receivable Clerk- (1996-2002)
•Processed all payments on a daily basis
•Reconciled accounts receivable account to the General Ledger
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Visio, Access, Concur Solutions, QuickBooks
Microsoft Dynamics-Great Plains, FRX Report Launch, and Kwiktag
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting - Berkley College
New York, NY