Alexandria Gunn
Forest Park, IL *****
**************@*****.***
Seasoned Accounting Professional with diverse financial management experience. Expertise in full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation, and ledger reconciliation. Seeking Accounting Professional role; adept at compliance, audits, and optimizing accounting systems for efficiency. Work Experience
Accounts Payable Clerk (Contract)
It Takes A Village Family of Schools-Chicago, IL
June 2024 to Present
• Managing accurate data entry for invoices
• Reconciling invoices to improve vendor satisfaction
• Supporting the financial team with end-of-year reports
• Providing administrative support for the accounting department
• Resolving invoice discrepancies through vendor communication
• Purchasing supplies and equipment
• Submitting travel reimbursement requests
• Preparing financial statements and reports
Finance Associate (Remote, Contract)
LEARN Charter Network-Chicago, IL
September 2023 to April 2024
• Ensure financial compliance by monitoring reporting requirements and adhering to State and Federal regulations.
• Prepare financial documents to expedite reimbursement requests and maintain accurate ledger tracking for government reporting.
• Maintain financial record accuracy with comprehensive general ledger reconciliations and precise claim submissions to regulatory systems.
Staff Accountant (Remote, Contract)
American Association of Diabetes Educators-Chicago, IL April 2023 to September 2023
• Ensured financial record integrity by managing full-cycle accounting activities and completing timely month-end closings.
• Improved accounts payable processes by efficiently handling invoice processing and expense tracking, resulting in reliable payment executions.
• Facilitated annual audit procedures by providing essential financial information to auditors and contributed to the enhancement of accounting software functionalities. Accounting Clerk (Contract)
Amylu Foods-Chicago, IL
February 2023 to March 2023
• Managed meticulous data entry for payment processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial protocols.
• Performed detailed reconciliation of expense reports, maintaining organized and accurate financial records.
• Processed vendor invoices, conducting thorough verification to confirm accuracy of charges and adherence to purchase orders.
Accounts Receivable Specialist (Contract)
Korex Corporation-Chicago, IL
October 2022 to February 2023
• Generated and issued invoices, enabling timely payment settlements and cash flow consistency.
• Maintained precise financial records through diligent management and reconciliation of accounts receivable transactions.
• Addressed and resolved billing discrepancies to ensure the integrity of account information. Accounting Analyst (Remote)
Amer-Trans Logistics Inc.-Elk Grove Village, IL
August 2021 to September 2022
• Conducted monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate charge allocations within client accounts, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.
• Analyzed customer balance sheets and financial records during month-end closing procedures, confirming their accuracy.
• Resolved billing and invoicing discrepancies, documenting customer payments to uphold accurate account records and financial integrity.
Invoice Processing Administrator (Remote)
TCFIF Inventory Finance-Schaumburg, IL
July 2019 to May 2022
• Processed EDI invoices, ensuring the accuracy of financial data across multiple accounts.
• Managed the end-to-end invoicing process, facilitating collaboration with stakeholders.
• Maintained a systematic archival system for invoice records, improving retrieval efficiency and compliance.
• Addressed and resolved invoice data discrepancies to maintain processing integrity. Senior Accountant
C & S Premium Freight Inc-Mundelein, IL
December 2015 to July 2019
• Managed complete financial operations, including the development of budgets, the creation of accurate financial reports, and the support of audit processes, while maintaining punctual payroll disbursement.
• Maintained strict adherence to legal and regulatory standards, with a focus on Department of Transportation regulations, through diligent documentation and organized record-keeping.
• Fostered and maintained ethical professional relationships, enhancing the firm's standing within the industry.
Lockbox Clerk
US Bank-Chicago, IL
October 2016 to December 2018
• Managed accurate mail sorting and account processing, ensuring the preparation of deposit tickets aligned with financial transaction requirements.
• Conducted thorough reviews of checks and invoices, adhering to customer instructions to uphold high client satisfaction levels.
• Processed and deposited incoming payments efficiently and compiled comprehensive data reports for system analysis purposes.
Accounting Manager
Midwest Courier Inc-Elk Grove Village, IL
August 2012 to December 2015
• Improved billing and financial reporting processes, leading to more efficient and prompt distribution of financial statements.
• Ensured accurate financial operations by rigorously applying cash receipts in compliance with established guidelines.
• Conducted thorough quarterly audits of financial records, identifying and rectifying $100,000 in improperly allocated funds in Accounts Receivable. Education
Associate's degree in Applied Science
Malcolm X College - Chicago, IL
Skills
• General Ledger Accounting
• Customer Service
• Paypal Manager
• Microsoft Excel
• QuickBooks
• NetForum Live
• Bank Reconciliation
• Management
• Salesforce
• Human Resources
• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Bookkeeping
• Forecasting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Office Management
• SaaS
• Advanced Excel Proficiency
• Accounts Receivable
• Auditing
• Inventory
• Inventory Control
• Microsoft Office
• Training
• Accounting Software
• Analytical Thinking
• Journal Entries
• Sage 100
• Chase (Online)
• Sap
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Paychex
• JPMORGAN Chase Access
• EDI Invoicing
• Vantiv
• Problem-Solving
• Negotiation
• Operations
• Accounts Payable
• Microsoft Word
• Payroll
• ERP Systems (3 Years)
• Account Reconciliation
• Supply Vision (1 Year)
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Accounting
• Accounting software