Mildred Harper
Chicago, IL *****
773-***-****(h) /773-***-****(c)
*******@*********.***
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Administrator with strengths in accounts receivables/payables, billing, cash application, data entry and customer service. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills detailed oriented with strong organizational skills and proven ability to meet established deadlines.
EDUCATION
Governors State University
Currently pursuing Master’s degree in Public Administration
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, December 2013
Richard J. Daley College
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting, July 2011
Advanced Accounting Certificate January 2011
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LHH/Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) Chicago, IL
December 2022-February 2023
Accounts Payable Specialist
Matched vendor purchase orders for review, routed and assigned to appropriate assignee for payment approval.
Analyzed vendor invoices for review and payment through Micro Soft Dynamic software
Managed Accounts Payable inbox to allocated folders
Prepared bank Cash Log through Excel entry for Federal Express pickup
Connect Search/The Resurrection Project (TRP) Chicago, IL
May 2022-July 2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
Matched and entered invoices with auto debits
Paid, coded invoices for auto-payment
Scanned and entered invoices into Concur software
Created batches for Yardi entry, matched and posted recordings for auto-debit into MIP accounting software.
September 2018- October 2020
LaSalle Network/JLL Westmont, IL
AP Internal Auditor/Cash Management
Audit Daily Expense reports 300+ for Travel & Expense department
Contact employee via e-mail regarding expense reports
Update daily Excel sheet referencing expense reports
LaSalle Network/Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL
August 2018
AP Admin Analyst
Processed 200 Invoices daily
Input invoice information with accuracy
Ensured invoice information with accuracy
Insight Global/ U.S. Department of Labor Chicago, IL
October 2017-December 2017
Case Analyst Processor
Review all applications in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, standards and directives issues from the National Office of Foreign Labor Certifications.
Maintain accurate files
Generate documents, correspondence and reports using word processing and DOL databases
Validate the business status of employer
Obtain/review prevailing wage determinations, job orders, housing reports, recruitment reports and other supporting documents
Use DOL databases and spreadsheets to track all recorded and completed work
Davis & Associates Tax Preparation Chicago, IL
January 2014-June 2017
Office Manager
Enrolled individuals into a health care plan that was subsidized by Obama Care
Assisted customers with income tax preparation
Contact representative for all IRS inquiries and office support
Intake of payments and distribution of all refunds to patrons
Governors State University University Park, IL
Aug 2012-May 2013
Office Assistant (Work Study)
Provided and administered support services to Special Education department
Implemented customer service assistance to faculty, staff and students
Answered incoming calls from inner personnel and outward applicants
Maintained department and student records
Financial Staffers/Constellation New Energy Chicago, IL
Oct 07-Apr 08
Billing Analyst (Contractor)
Researched companies failed meter usage errors, reflecting monthly billing statements utilizing Lodestar data system
Entered billing adjustments (150) daily to client accounts
Quality assurance of bill review (1000) daily in a structured team environment
Special data-based projects when assigned consisting of extensive usage of Excel
Advanced Financial Resources/Ryerson Chicago, IL
May07-Oct 07
Cash Application Administrator (Contractor)
Reconciled accounts based on information provided through various departments with usage of AS400 application system
Performed bad-debt write offs (200 daily)
Analyzed outstanding issues on unapplied cash accounts due to reversals, misapplication of payments and transactions
Processed incoming payments from a lockbox for an open item
K-Force/Infor Technologies Chicago, IL
Apr06 – Sept06
Data & Quality Analyst (Contractor)
Investigated and analyzed data to ensure accuracy
Provided technical support to internal sales personnel
Completed projects as assigned and updated data in (Softrax software)
Contacted sales team to inquire on status of business data such as account product or sales order information
Resolved discrepancies errors disputes and open issues based on feedback from various department management
Managed workload effectively and supplied accurate account of work and time allocation
Equity Office Properties Westchester, IL
July 05-Feb 06
Account Receivable Coordinator
Reconciled accounts, cash application on daily basis to tenant’s portfolio via usage of
J.D. Edwards, AS400 and Enterprise one (People Soft) system
Prepared monthly billing invoices in a timely manner
Documented and collected on outstanding receivables with daily to monthly interactions with
Property Managers
Consulted with Leasing Administration regarding pro-rated rent, security deposits, escalation payments and lease holdovers.
Produced a high volume of customer service relations internally and externally
Fort Dearborn Life Insurance Downers Grove, IL
July 02-Nov 04
Group Billing Administrator
Administered customer service for collection resolution regarding insurance premiums
Reconciled and analyzed payments for entry into AS400 Genelco billing system upon remittance
Contacted various departments regarding discrepancies of policies that were enforced.
Communicated with brokers via telephone or e-mail to request information about insurance premiums
Prepared ASO billing invoices monthly for claims that were paid reimbursement
Journal entries to general ledger with usage of EAS accounting system
Unisom Maximus Consulting Solutions Chicago, IL
Apr01-July 01
Accounting Assistant (Independent Contractor)
Prepared billing invoices for accounts payable and accounts receivable for accounting department
Processed time and expense reports for consultants
Entered monthly updates into excel spreadsheet
Prepared weekly check-runs distributed and mailed
Furnished back-up administrative support
True North Communication/Wahlstrom Division Chicago, IL
Jan 97-Feb 01
Accounting Administrator
Dispensed client invoices to executives for review, maintained billing records.
Contacted clients to resolve billing discrepancies
Processed daily receivables and client prepayments into AS400
Prepared bank deposits daily for lock box processing and various clerical support
TECHNOLOGY
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Enterprise1(People Soft), Oracle (Lodestar)
J.D. Edwards, AS400/ Genelco AS400
Lotus Notes, Softrax, Filenet, Gestalt, Documentum and Ecims