Accounts Payable Receivable

Wendy L Bjerke, BA, MLS

*******@*****.*** 480-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-bjerke-0543b8ba

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Analytical and detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in auditing, tax compliance, financial reconciliations, and process optimization. Proven ability to ensure financial accuracy and streamline operations. Adept at utilizing multiple accounting software systems to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial audits. Experienced in collaborating with stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.

SKILLS

Financial Reporting & Analysis

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Tax Auditing & Compliance

Payroll Processing

Budgeting & Forecasting

Microsoft Excel & Google Workspace

Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement

Internal Controls & Risk Assessment

Client & Stakeholder Communication

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accountant, A&A Materials, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ

December 2023 - August 2024

Processed and reviewed 100% of incoming mail and emails, ensuring timely responses and documentation.

Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and reconciliations, reducing processing errors

Prepared monthly journal entries, improving accuracy in month-end accruals and credit card usage reports by 15%.

Reconciled company accounts using Microsoft Excel, streamlining financial tracking and reducing discrepancies by 25%.

Balanced daily cash and credit card sales, improving cash flow accuracy by 30%.

Generated and submitted financial statements, enhancing reporting efficiency by 40%.

Unemployment Insurance Tax Auditor 2, Arizona Department of Economic Security, Chandler, AZ

March 2023 - December 2023

Contacted 100+ employers weekly through email, mail, and telephone, ensuring 95% audit compliance.

Conducted unemployment tax return audits, identifying discrepancies and recovering 10% in lost revenue.

Corresponded with employers, obtaining necessary documentation and reducing audit completion time by 20%.

Analyzed data using Microsoft Excel, OnBase, and mainframe systems, increasing audit efficiency by 25%.

Attended meetings and work unit huddles, improving team collaboration and process alignment by 30%.

Finance Support Supervisor, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, Phoenix, AZ

March 2022 - August 2022

Supervised three employees, increasing department productivity by 35% in Inmate Accounting, Travel, and Cash Receipts.

Utilized multiple software platforms to streamline financial operations, reducing reporting errors by 20%.

Reconciled and allocated MCSO P-Card transactions, ensuring 100% compliance with financial policies.

Reviewed and approved P-Card reports, identifying and correcting 15% more discrepancies.

Conducted complex reconciliations, improving financial tracking accuracy by 25%.

Transaction Privilege Tax Auditor III, Arizona Department of Revenue, Phoenix, AZ

October 2019 - March 2022

Completed auditor training, leading to a 90% success rate in audits and refunds.

Conducted tax audits for Arizona, recovering 12% in unpaid taxes for the state.

Developed expertise in tax laws, reducing audit processing time by 20%.

Utilized AATC software, increasing efficiency in Microsoft Excel audit functions by 30%.

Achieved Yellow Belt Certification in Lean Six Sigma, improving audit efficiency by 15%.

Earned Google Workspace Guru Certification, enhancing digital workflow by 25%.

Accountant, Camelback Fiduciary, Scottsdale, AZ

November 2018 - October 2019

Managed fiduciary-related accounting tasks, ensuring 100% accuracy in bill payments and reconciliations.

Generated timely financial reports, reducing discrepancies in fiduciary accounts by 20%.

Communicated with clients, beneficiaries, and attorneys, increasing client satisfaction by 30%.

Assisted in coordinating healthcare and personal needs for protected individuals, improving their quality of life by 25%.

Reconciled company P-Card transactions, improving financial tracking and reporting accuracy by 20%.

EDUCATION

Master of Legal Studies

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ May 2022

Criminal Law Emphasis, studied Fraud Examination

Bachelor of Arts, Corporate Accounting May 2019

W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Dean’s List, Spring Semester 2017

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