Accounting Specialist Account Management

Michael V Davenport

**** * ***** ****., *** ***

Chicago, IL 60645

*****************@*****.***

Phone: 312-***-****

Profile:

Analytic Skills: Ability to think objectively and interpret quantitative and qualitative data. Problem Solving & Decision Quality: Able to use rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions. Relationship Management: Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of business partners. Planning and Priority Setting: Demonstrate an ability to set objectives and goals and organize work appropriately to meet and exceed goals. Process Management: Can identify and articulate the processes necessary to get things done efficiently.

Skills:

Software: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook and Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Quicken Book, Lotus Notes, Sage 50 (Peachtree) Accounting System, SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft.

Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista and Windows 7 and 10, also able to use Windows NT Server and Workstation 7.0, Novell, DOS, UNIX, AS400 Systems (ISIS).

Proven Capabilities: Project Management, Problem Solver, Data Collection, Data Analyst, Excellent Technical and Data Management Skills. Understanding accounting, (A/P & A/R), Retail, Sales, Collections, Team Building, Invoicing, Marketing, E-commerce Marketing, Customer Service, Merchandising, Time Management, Inventory Management and EDI systems.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Safer Foundation – Accounting Specialist April 2022 – June 2024

Keep accurate records of incoming and outgoing payments to the organization. Collaborate with team members to provide necessary financial reports to senior-level managers. Handle payroll functions as required by the organization. Review financial information and documents on a quarterly and annual basis. Assist in the preparation of tax documents for employees. Handle general ledger bookkeeping where necessary. Look for and provide solutions for accounting irregularities. Manage client accounts and payment schedules.

Addison Group – Accounting Specialist Dec 2021 – Apr 2022

Work with accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, and payroll. Process incoming payments by check, credit card, and EFT. Receive, process, and reconcile statements. Prepare monthly financial statements. Generate and review monthly reports. Prepare and make bank deposits. Assist with preparation for annual audits. Prepare and distribute annual IRS forms. Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures. Maintain accurate records, including ledgers, journals, receipts, and invoices. Perform administrative and other tasks as needed.

Accounting Principles – Accounting Specialist June 2021 – Dec 2021

Keep accurate records of all incoming and outgoing payments to the organization. Collaborate with team members to provide necessary financial reports to senior-level managers. Handle payroll functions as required by the organization. Review financial information and documents on a quarterly and annual basis. Assist in the preparation of tax documents for employees. Handle general ledger bookkeeping and collections where necessary. Along with using Document Management Skills. Look for and provide solutions for accounting irregularities. Manage client accounts and payment schedules. Also, able to use Pivot Tables and V-Look-up.

Advance Resources – Accounting Specialist- Team Lead July 2019 – June 2021

Assume the responsibility of receiving and sorting incoming payments with attention to credibility. Analyzing all billing procedures and identifying opportunities for improvement. Verify with other departments that orders have been fulfilled. Preparing, issuing and sending invoices. Reviewing invoices to ensure billing accuracy. Reviewing sales sheets to ensure the billing of all sales. Reconciling invoices with balance sheet reports and resolving any discrepancies. Communicating with clients and other departments, resolving issues, and providing clarifications. Ensuring clients' billing accounts are set up correctly and according to their requirements. Maintaining updated records of accounts receivable and payables. Preparing reports and meeting billing deadlines. (Winks, HHGlobal PACTIV-(AR-Collections) and Essendant).

Addison Group – Office Manager Feb 2019 – Jul 2019

Maintains office services by organizing office operations and procedures; preparing payroll; controlling correspondence; designing filing systems; reviewing and approving supply requisitions; assigning and monitoring clerical functions. Provides historical reference by defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records. Maintains office efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, and equipment procurement. Designs and implements office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments. Complete operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results. Using accounting and Excel and invoicing along with SAP. (Harmer International)

22nd Century Technologies - Warehouse Worker Oct 2018 - Nov 2018

Preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule. Receiving and processing warehouse stock products. Performing warehouse inventory controls and keeping quality standards high for audits. (Iron Mountain)

Acosta - Merchandiser June 2017 - June 2018

Maintain customer relationships by visiting store managers, department managers, and employees; answering their questions; responding to special requests; describing product features. Maintain store shelves by observing displays of company products; removing damaged or freshness-dated products; tidying store shelves; providing optimum display of products. Maintain inventory by restocking shelves with products from inventory; observing inventory levels; prompting store management to reorder when levels appear low; arranging for return and credit for damaged products.

Genesis ATC (Administrative Assistant/Warehouse Assoc, - AT&T) Aug 2016 – October 2017

Performs a variety of administrative functions. May assist with compiling and developing the annual budget. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Warehouse associates work, move products from shipping trucks to warehouse shelves, or from the warehouse to the store, make sure production areas are fully stocked and have the products that are needed to fulfill orders and move quickly, sometimes working with automated machines or sensors to fulfill and track the orders.

SAS (Merchandising Coordinator/Marketing) Nov 2014 – Aug 2016

Managed multiple advertising campaigns with media partners across Missouri and Illinois while assisting 'Corporate Branding' department with rollout of corporate advertising plans. Coordinated and executed local events in markets ECommerce Marketing, Business to Business and Business to Consumer to support product offerings. Effectively coordinated with sales management to provide sales collateral for lead generation, customer retention and manage direct mail campaigns in top markets as part of the local advertising support.

Banner Personnel Administrative Asst. Oct 2007 – Nov 2013

I performed administrative duties for executive management. My responsibilities included but not limited to screening calls managing calendars, making travel, meeting, and event arrangements, preparing report and financial data; training and supervising other support staff; and customer relations. Create spreadsheets and presentations as well as filing. I also used extensive software skills, internet research abilities and strong communications. Along with assisting outside clients and vendors. (City Of Chicago).

SASR’s (Merchandising Coordinator) Feb 2010 – Nov 2013

I established a planned visitation schedule to stores who participate in offers that require regular updates to one or more sections of merchandise. I also cleaned, reorganized and straightened merchandise displays when visiting stores to increase the sales appeal of the products for the retail customer. Ran reports and analysis sales data. Rotates stock and checks for outdates. Works collaboratively with and utilizes the entire selling team to accomplish objectives and assists in assuring entire sales team meets their objectives. I was also responsible for communicating back to the sales team any problems or information that could affect customer relationship or sales. (Overnight Only)

Lawrence Merchandising (Team Lead - Seasonal) Oct 2014 – July 2015

Maintain customer relationships by visiting store managers, department managers, and employees; answering their questions; responding to special requests; describing product features. Maintain store shelves by observing displays of company products; removing damaged or freshness-dated products; tidying store shelves; providing optimum display of products. Maintain inventory by restocking shelves with products from inventory; observing inventory levels; prompting store management to reorder when levels appear low; arranging for return and credit for damaged products. Complete call report by observing display and pricing of competitors' products. Help field sales representatives with special promotions by setting-up displays at aisle ends; checking daily on special promotions; observing customer reaction to special promotions; forwarding observations to management; removing promotions at end of special promotion period. Provide information by reporting growth, expansion, or closing of supermarkets in assigned territory.

Apollo (Team Lead - Seasonal) Dec 2014 – July 2015

Work with managers and the team to obtain necessary resources to support the team requirements. Obtain and coordinate space, furniture, equipment, and communication lines for team members. Establish meeting times, places and agendas. Coordinate and review the presentation and release of design layouts, drawings, analysis and other documentation. Coordinate meetings with the product committee, project manager and functional management to discuss project impediments, needed resources or issues/delays in completing the task.

Advantage Solutions Sept 2007 – Feb 2016

I visited assigned retail stores to maximize awareness and sales of the company's products. I confirmed that the store is displaying the product in the proper quantity and placement according to brand specifics. I also negotiated for retail space to best position for brand against the competition. Ran reports and analysis sales data per request of the manager. Additionally, I built and maintain strong relationships with business partners, and work closely with sales associates and managers to notify them of future promotions, new products or changes in pricing structure. (Weekends Only)

Sears (Merchandising Coordinator) Sept 2007 – Oct 2017

Collaborate with distribution networks to ensure accuracy of model number, SKU description, cost, vintage, UPC, appellation, accolades Cost and retail maintenance. Update message center. Troubleshoot all Vendor Center issues (spreadsheet uploads, downloads, ECommerce Marketing, data analysis, etc). Communicate and follow-through with IT, vendors and suppliers on all of the above. My Merchandise Coordinator Responsibilities included but were not limited to basic general merchandising responsibilities along with sample management.

Executive Inn, Manager Sept 1995 – Sept 2007

My duties included recruiting, training and supervising staff, managing the budget, maintaining statistical and financial records, planning maintenance work, events and room bookings. Also included in my duties were handling of customer complaints, and queries, promoting and marketing the business, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and licensing laws. Along with collaborating with external parties such as suppliers, travel agencies, event/conference planners. Serve as a focal point to communicate and resolve interface and integration issues with other teams. Escalate issues which cannot be resolved by the team. Provide guidance to the team based on management direction.

Education

Course of Study - Business - No Degree

Lewis University

1 University Pkwy

Romeoville, IL 60446

Course of Study - Business - No Degree

Southern Illinois University

1263 Lincoln Dr.

Carbondale, IL 62901

Course of Study - Business - No Degree

Carl Sandburg College

2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd

Galesburg, IL 61401

HH Global – Accounting Principals

203 N La Salle St # 1800, Chicago, IL 60601

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable – SAP-Collections - EDI

Essendant – Accounting Principals

1 Parkway N, Deerfield, IL 60015

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable – SAP- Collections – EDI

Winix America Inc. – Accounting Principals

3000 Lakeside Dr Ste 305s, Bannockburn, IL 60015

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable – SAP-Collections – EDI

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