LAUREN GARLICK

516-***-**** ad2xjy@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-garlick-9a8a98106

Analytical, organized, detail-oriented and results-driven professional with exceptional problem-solving ability and critical thinking skills. Experience with numerous aspects of financial analysis, including use of open-source and proprietary software to perform calculations. Collaborative team player with ownership mentality and a track record of delivering the highest quality strategic solutions to resolve challenges and propel business growth.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Marketing

Fordham University

May 2008

Data Analytics Certificate Program

Thinkful/Chegg

March 2024

EXPERIENCE

Accountant FTEP Associate Robert Half

2023 - Present

Current Full Time Engagement Professional assigned to Audiology, while implementing a new ERP system. Utilized excel data analysis skills to reconcile POS system with bank records and investigating return claims, and resolving any discrepancies with the appropriate journal entries.

Accounts Payable Accountant Assa Abloy

2022-2023

Instrumental in coordinating weekly payment cycles with a team of 5 accountants, managing over 40,000 invoices per week collectively. Directly responsible for resolving written and verbal communication to resolve vendor inquires, concerns with acquisition teams during integration periods.

Accounts Receivable Camposol Fresh USA

2018-2021

Collaborated with internal teams to ensure smooth operations and effective coordination of financial activities. Managed all Accounts Receivable duties from Invoicing to collections and claims. My Achievements include:

Reduced DSO by 3 days in 2020 by improving intercompany communication procedures and integrating procedures with customer EDI systems.

Slashed bad debt write-offs by 50% by researching and improving claims collection process

Jr. Accounting Assistant Kansas City Steak/National Beef

2015-2017

Prepared daily profit and loss (P&L) reports for senior managers. Contributed to the organization's BRC audit readiness by creating and maintaining visualized data files.

SKILLS

3-way Match

Excel (pivot tables, Macro, vlookup)

Bookkeeping

SAP, ERP Implementation

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