Accounting
Resume:
Etta Jernigan
Accounting /Customer Service
Cleveland, OH 44123
*********@*****.***
Reliable, Energetic, Mature, Responsible. Expertise in phases of accounting, for the better of 20 years in a vast number of industries. Seeking the company - where a diverse person with a solid background, has Meticulous attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication- will meet your company's objective for the open position. I offer thorough experience in the phase of Accounts Receivables, Billing, Cash applications, A/P Processor, A/P Coordinator and A/P Analysis, with an 'Only the Best will do' work ethic.
Three words any recent manager or supervisor would use to describe me would be; Dependable, Knowledgeable, and Professional.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist/Consultant
Robert Half, Accountemps -
Cleveland, OH
March 2020 to Present
Perform temporary assignments in different phases of accounting. Most recent assignments include Administrative Buyer for a local Food distribution company, (Remote) where I created the process and procedures for a newly acquired division, relating to the Creation and coordination of the Purchase Order Process. The consolation process was 5 months. Also, a recent consulting position performing Accounts Payable for 3 months, in the Finance dept for a Cleveland Theater. (In-Office) Utilizing QuickBooks. Accounts Receivable Billing, for large Mfg. co. 4 months – (Remote). Cash applications using NetSuite, payment posting received via check, wire or EFT. Resolve past due balances utilizing the general journal, contacting customers / vendors, via phone and emails, eliminate any issues which delay conclusion. I have also Resolved issues for outstanding freight Bill's. Code and Process invoices for payment. Each assignment offered the use of various accounting systems.
Bookkeeper
Soul Concepts -
Cleveland, OH
May 2014 to September 2017
Payroll for employees of each restaurant (5). Account reconciliations including shared utility metered invoicing, BWC workings and year-end true-up process. Implementation of policies and procedures. Office manager. Petty cash, bank deposits and reconciliations, created month and year end reports for accountants. Backup to owner to ensure procedure implementation. Ensured required validity for licenses and certificates. Ensured human resources policies for staffing.
Accounts Payables Specialist
Transtar Industries -
Walton Hills, OH
October 2012 to April 2014
Entered a high volume of PO-related invoices accurately within 5 days of receipt, processed discount invoices within term periods to capture maximum discounts available, Identified, resolve invoice discrepancies, and enter within two weeks of invoice date. Worked with specific vendors to obtain and record credit memos due. Maintained logs and spreadsheets associated with specific vendors on a daily basis, Process Pre-Paid invoices weekly and reconcile log sheet monthly with no open items greater than 30 days at month-end. Reviewed contra requests, Obtained approvals for non-PO related invoices. G/L Code and enter non-PO related invoices accurately within deadlines and Entered customer refunds, phone invoices, EDI billing and warranty claims.
Reservation Agent
Marriott International -
Cleveland, OH
December 2011 to October 2012
Part-time In-Home International Reservationists.
Telephone sales for energy suppliers to residential and business customers
Integrity Communications -
Independence, OH
January 2010 to September 2011
Cold calling offering Gas and Electric service. Currently holding the largest sales record for the company.
Accounts Receivables Specialist
Volt Workforce Solutions
November 2009 to February 2010
Assisted with updating and reconciling customer cash applications due to new JD Edwards's system implementation. Worked between previous ASI systems resolving payment issues transferred to JD Edwards. Posted lockbox payments from Mellon bank to customer's account. Researched and posted unapplied lockbox and ACH payments to customer's accounts.
Accounting Consultant
Robert Half / Accountemps
December 2005 to March 2009
Assigned to various companies for temporary accounting projects in roles of A/P Specialist, A/R Specialist, A/P Analysis, AFTA documentation request. Prepared journal entries for accrual accounts, created spreadsheets for account analysis, utilizing excel skills and general ledger. Review and analyze causes for suspended payments. Review and resolve reporting issues and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned. Captured invoice images to entry into workflow, verifying/processing invoices, ensuring adequate expenditure approvals, issuing payments according to terms, providing customer service to both internal and external contacts and other payable-related tasks. Researched discrepancies in three- way matching process.
Cash Accounting Coordinator- Cleve. Ohio
JP Morgan Chase Manhattan Mortgage Co
March 2002 to September 2005
Reconciled and entered data for Daily Cash Activities Processed NSF Account Reconciliations and Proof accounts, journal entries, Maintain and Balance spreadsheets for the tracking of Cash, Prepared daily Cash Account (Cash In Process) balance Report, submitted Funds Transfers to maintain balance guidelines, always meeting deadlines. Prepared and consolidated worksheets to ensure account balances for month-end reports.
Education
Associates of Arts Degree in Accounting
University of Phoenix -
Beachwood, OH
October 2006 to January 2009
Associate in General Studies
Cuyahoga Community College -
Warrensville, OH
Skills
• Yardi (Less than 1 year)
• QuickBooks
• SAP ERP
NetSuite
Sage
PeopleSoft
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Excel
• Bookkeeping
• NetSuite
• Time management
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
Certifications and Licenses
Notary Public
June 2020 to June 2025
Appointmented and Commissioned to execute and discharge the duties of Notary for the State of Ohio.
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