Accounts Payable Administrative Assistant

SHERRIE HOLMES

Louisville, KY ***** 502-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Accomplished Reconciliation Analyst at City of New Albany, adept in bank reconciliations and enhancing financial accuracy through automation support. Leveraged advanced Excel skills and exceptional problem-solving abilities to streamline processes, significantly reducing discrepancies. Demonstrated professionalism and adaptability, achieving successful audit support and stakeholder collaboration.

Skills

Journal Entries

Advanced Excel

Internal Controls

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Data Reconciliation

General Ledger Knowledge

Bank Reconciliations

Problem-solving abilities

Multitasking

Excellent Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability and Flexibility

Self Motivation

Microsoft Office

Data Entry

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Accounts Payable

Cash Management

Bill Payment and Recordkeeping

Financial records and reporting

Accounts Receivable

Customer Relations

Proactive and Self-Motivated

Professionalism

Reliability

Problem-solving aptitude

Bank Statement Reconciliation

Work History

Reconciliation Analyst Jan 2003 - Feb 2024

City of New Albany New Albany, IN

Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.

Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.

Supported internal and external audit requests, providing accurate documentation and assisting in issue resolution.

Implemented robust policies and procedures governing reconciliation activities, promoting consistency across the organization.

Enhanced reconciliation efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing automation tools.

Started as Administrative Assistant in the City's Redevelopment Department. Promoted to the Public Service & Facility Specialists. Then, after receiving my Accounting certificate was promoted to the City's Controller Office to the title of Reconciliation Analysts until retiring in February 2024.

Contributed to the successful integration of acquired companies by leading efforts to reconcile intercompany transactions accurately and efficiently.

Played a pivotal role in the successful completion of annual financial statement audits by providing timely, accurate reconciliation support to auditors.

Reduced financial discrepancies through diligent research and prompt resolution of outstanding items.

Developed strong relationships with stakeholders across various departments, facilitating efficient information exchange and problem-solving efforts.

Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

Retail Sales Associate Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

Feeders Pet Supply Clarksville, IN

Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.

Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.

Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.

Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.

Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.

Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.

Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.

Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Managed efficient cash register operations.

Project Administrative Assistant Aug 1996 - May 2002

Black Diamond Pest Control New Albany, IN

Organized project documents to help administrative manager and boost team productivity.

Monitored project progress using advanced tracking tools, enabling informed decision-making for management personnel.

Provided administrative support during internal and external audits, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with the required standards.

Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.

Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.

Assisted with contract administration tasks such as reviewing agreements, monitoring deadlines, and managing correspondence with clients or vendors as needed.

Provided valuable support during the project bidding process by preparing detailed proposals, contributing to winning contracts.

Senior Computer Operator Apr 1983 - Nov 1993

Adver-Togs Incorporated New Albany, IN

Operation of IBM 34 Mainframe.

Generated reports covering details about data, system operation, and error monitoring.

Prepare and distribute invoicing and accounting reports (daily, monthly and year end).

Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors.

Developed system maintenance schedule to prevent unnecessary downtime or avoidable interruptions.

Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.

Supervise staff.

Education

Technical Certificate: Accounting May 2015

Ivy Tech Community College Sellersburg, IN

Technical Certificate: Bookkeeping May 2014

Ivy Tech Community College Sellersburg, IN

High School Diploma Jun 1982

New Albany Senior High School New Albany, IN

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