Accounts Payable Receivable

Helen Bekele

***** **** ****** *****, ********, MN 55446

612-***-**** **********@*****.***

Core Competencies:

Prepare and analyze financial Statement (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and others)

Managed complex journal entries and reconciliations.

Administered accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Executed electronic medical billing, specializing in MNITS and other clearinghouses.

Proficient in Excel, Great Plains, Peoplesoft (Oracle), Peachtree, and computerized accounting systems.

Professional Experiences:

Accountant Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN Sep 2022 - Present:

Prepared and analyzed journal entries for various ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Reconciled trial balance accounts for accuracy and completeness.

Executed month-end system accruals and processed standard AP vouchers.

Managed AP nightly posting, achieving a remarkable 100% improvement in APPE and AP nightly submission accuracy.

General Accountant Cassia, Edina, MN Oct 2016 - Sep 2022:

Prepared and reviewed monthly financial statements, cost reports, and annual budgets for diverse locations.

Successfully filed annual Medicare and Medicaid Cost Reports, showcasing meticulous compliance.

Collaborated seamlessly with auditors and owners' accountants for year-end reporting requirements.

Filed sales tax returns and adeptly prepared Certified Paid Rent (Tax form), achieving 100% compliance within the department.

Accountant The Bridge for Youth, Inc., Minneapolis, MN Jan 2015 - Sep 2016:

Prepared accurate and timely financial statements following GAAP standards.

Reconciled monthly bank statements and managed cash disbursements effectively.

Assisted in payroll preparation and government monthly billing reports.

Took a lead role in job segregation and ensuring timely AP processing.

Staff Accountant Saint Therese of New Hope, New Hope, MN Jan 2014 - Jan 2015:

Created and posted month-end journal entries using Great Plains software.

Prepared monthly financial reports for the executive team.

Maintained fixed asset records and assisted in various audit report requests.

Accounting Assistant Wayside House Inc, St. Louis Park Center Blvd, MN Jul 2006 - Jan 2014:

Tracked insurance eligibility, benefit coverage, and co-pays for treatment services.

Submitted claims and billings for various services.

Recorded cash receipts and reconciled EFT and credit card payments.

Assisted with insurance contracts and updated billing software.

Verified timesheets for accuracy and approvals.

Processed semi-monthly payroll and assisted with deduction reconciliations.

Education:

Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN - bachelor’s degree in business administration, majoring in Accounting and Economics.

Minneapolis Community and Technical College, Minneapolis, MN - associate degree in accounting.

Notable Achievements:

Achieved a remarkable 75% reduction in aged receivables, maintaining it below 2% of the monthly revenue amount.

Sustained robust cash flow in the fast-paced healthcare system, even during challenging economic times.

Improved client admission documentation, ensuring smoother billing processes.

Successfully reduced Aged Payable by 25%.

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