Alisa Brewster
Profile
My field of expertise is a full cycle Accounting and Finance professional. I have 10+ years of experience in account reconciliations, account payable/receivable and bookkeeping. I have exceptional organization skills. I am Highly motivated professional with a proven record of accomplishment of delivering accurate reports combined with a passion for helping companies to maintain an adequate system of accounting records.
Employment History
Staff Accountant / Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center, Chicago
AUGUST 2012 — OCTOBER 2024
* Successfully implemented reports created in excel summarizing all monies received daily to provide accuracy to month end reconciliations.
*Strong proficiency in Excel formulas, sorting, formatting, pivot tables, and V/H lookups
* Process payable of checks and post receivables in system
* Perform transactions and accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling books of accounts.
* Assists with various audits including the annual financial audit
Accounts Payable Specialist, the Salvation Army Metro Division, Chicago
AUGUST 2010 — SEPTEMBER 2012
* I was very successful in processing a high volume of disbursements for the entire Metro division of the Salvation Army
* Coded & process invoices and check request
* Facilitated successful internal and external audits through documentations
*I was highly praised for the turn around on the check disbursements
Accounting/Telecommunication Rep, First Options of Chicago/Goldman Sachs, Chicago
NOVEMBER 2004 — DECEMBER 2009
*Successfully prepared telecommunication invoices in power point and allocated to the appropriate users
* Processed a high volume of daily trades
* Handled all customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner
Education
Associates in Accounting, Taylor Business Institute, Chicago
JULY 1983 — AUGUST 1985
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Skills
Organized and consistently able to meet deadlines
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Adaptability
Effective communication skill, written and verbally
Dependable
Computer Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Hobbies
Volunteering in the community, exercising, cycling, and playing pickle ball.