Office Assistant

EDUCATION

Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Master of Business Administration (Concentration: Management) May 2015

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Minor: Accounting) May 2012

RELEVANT COURSEWORK

Tax I Cost Accounting Accounting Systems Financial Management Operations Management Intermediate Accounting Topics in Financial Markets

CERTIFICATION

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Certification 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Office of Business & Finance, Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Staff Accountant/Reconciliation July 11, 2020-Current

Controlling and verifying the accuracy of cash balances for the University accounts maintained at banking institutions monthly.

Along with performing the reconciliations; report any transaction appearing suspicious or discrepancies between amounts on the bank statement and amounts entered in the books.

Compile a list of checks that have been outstanding for more than 90 days and deposits in transit longer than a week.

Responsible for recording certain journal entries onto the general ledger whether it is to correct an entry from the previous month or to maintain the monthly interest, wires, transfers into various accounts or account fees.

Office of Business & Finance, Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Head Cashier June 2017-July 2020

Receives all cash paid and/or contributions to the University at the Cashier’s Office

Prepares and issues cash receipts, cash checks and make change for customers

Ensures proper accountability of daily receipts and cash for accurate balancing and reconciliation by making daily bank deposits

Ensures the security of University funds kept in the Bursar's Office by keeping monies and financial records recorded, locked, and secure from unauthorized access

Prepares cash reports and maintains file of cash receipt data and other related information

Assist in issuance of checks and prepares journal vouchers and other documents issued

Processes and mail tickets orders to customers and maintains data entry log of all season tickets sold at the University

Wal-Mart Indianola, MS

Cashier September 2016-May 2017

Checked out customers on computerized cash registers by scanning merchandise, scanning coupons, applying discounts and processing payments using cash and credit transactions

Handled returns and answered questions about merchandise and store operating policies

Assisted sales and stock associates with remedial tasks during slow hours

Office of Business and Finance, Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Part-Time Cashier/Special Event Coordinator September 2013-May 2017

Received all cash paid and/or contribution to the University at the Cashier’s Office

Prepared and issued cash receipts, bank deposits and cash reports as required

Assisted in issuance of employee and vendor checks and other items as deemed necessary

Maintained file of cash receipt data and other related information

Assisted in issuance of checks and other documents issued from the Cashier’s Office

Prepared journal vouchers and ordered tickets for sporting events

Prepared complimentary forms to distribute tickets to various departments

Processed and mailed tickets orders to customers

Maintained data entry log of all season tickets sold at MVSU

Business & Finance (Accounts Payable) Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Internship/File Clerk/Student Assistant February-August 2013

Stamped vouchers for approval of filing and maintained accurate record of all vendor files

Added new materials to file records and created new records as needed

Tracked materials removed from files in order to ensure that borrowed files are returned

Assisted in processing and mailing travel request forms to appropriate department

Retrieved vouchers from files in response to request from office personnel and the auditors

Maintained a level of confidentiality and professionalism at all time

Assisted with data entry when needed for processing of checks

Assisted and completed account payable vouchers for processing

Student Support Services, Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS

Student Assistant August 2011-April 2012

Performed clerical duties such as answering phone, typing, filing, and photocopying

Delivered paperwork to various departments on campus and ran errands

Utilized strong communication skills to accurately record messages

Performed other duties as assigned by the supervisor

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Miss Student Support Services 2010-2011

Star Student, Student Support Services 2010

Outstanding Student Award 2010

Certificate of Achievement Award 2010

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suites Internet Explorer Ellucian (Banner)

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