Accounting Assistant

Susan M. Downing

***** ********* *** *****, ******** 20716 301-***-**** *******@*****.***

SUMMARY:

Technically proficient accounting specialist responsible for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions in a high volume working environment. Close attention to detail together with solid organizational and problem-solving skills ensure efficient completion of multiple accounting tasks. Proven ability to maintain accurate accounting records. In-depth working knowledge of a range of accounting applications. An independent, hard worker with good communication skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Atlantic Media Company, LLC Washington, D.C. 1/13 - present

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Responsible for all billing functions for the National Journal and The Atlantic Monthly advertisement - print, digital ads, membership/subscriptions and events. Perform monthly close and reconciliation functions for all ads. Process and generate invoices on daily basis. Apply adjustments, checks, ACH and credit card payments to invoices. Work closely with sales/membership team to ensure that sales transactions are recorded timely and accurately. Update collections on a weekly basis. Generate and analyze reports as needed. Process monthly tenant billing. Assist in accounts payable coding and entering vendor invoices for National Journal and Atlantic Media. Upload employee expenses in Expense Wire for processing. Maintain new vendor files. Perform other duties assigned by Controller.

Steptoe & Johnson, Washington, D.C. 10/10-12/12

Accounts Payable Assistant (Contractor)

Processed invoices and check requests before entering into the accounting system daily. Prepared checks daily for interoffice and outgoing mail. Researched accounting records and provided supporting documentation as needed. Updated electronic copies of checks and invoices weekly. Responded to vendor inquires and assisted with entering monthly client wire fees. Performed other duties assigned by Accounts Payable Manager.

Wilmer Hale, Washington, D.C. 12/06-9/10

Accounting Specialist

Maintained firm-wide entry of all disbursements, expense reports and vendor information into Elite Enterprise. Ensured invoices were accurately coded to the proper general ledger account numbers, departments and locations, and included sufficient supporting documentation according to the firm policies and accounts payable procedures. Researched and responded to employee inquiries concerning expense reports, personal accounts and invoice processing status. Served as the assistant back-up Accounting Coordinator.

EDUCATION Strayer University. Washington, D.C.

Continuing Educations, October 2019-2021

McKinley Technical High School. Washington, D.C.

High School Diploma, 1983

COMPUTER Proficient in MS Office Suite of Applications, Elite Enterprises, QuickBooks, LMS, CMS, Windows XP,

APPLICATIONS Chrome River, Admate, Solomon, Salesforce,Excel, Quicken, Adbook,Expense Wire, PayPal, Workday.

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