Staff Accountant Accounts Payable
Resume:
Brenda Bylaitis
*************@*****.***
Westmont, IL 60559
FIC America April 2024 - November 2024
Cost Accountant
●Responsible for maintaining the Genka File, an expansive Excel Workbook consisting of all components and parts manufactured by the company. Updating Costs, Production, and Sales of all components.
●AR entries for invoicing for component parts
●Verification of Inventory quarterly and month end
Cantey & Associates January 2024- March 2024
Homeowner Association Accountant
●Approved invoices for processing through StrongRoom
●Financial Statements and Bank Reconciliations
●Worked with HOA Managers updating HO information and fees
Junior/ Staff Accountant Consultant September 2022- December 2023
Clients Include: KKSP Precision Machining and ABS Inc.
●Processed invoices for Mexico Plant including conversion to Pesos
●Processed invoices for all plants (5)
●Handled Accounts Payable
●Processed invoices
●Provided backup documentation (POs, Packing Slips, Bill of Ladings)
●Assisted in audits
●Utilized NetSuite and SalesForce
●Paid invoices through PartnerHub and Vendor Portals
●Assisted in audit with bank -verification of inventory
●Assisted in monthly closing
Drapery Connection August 2019 – September 2022
Staff Accountant
●Worked with 2 divisions of the company, performed both A/R and A/P duties daily
●Responsible for handling month-end, journal entries, remote deposits, bank reconciliations, as well as entering Purchase Orders and Invoices using Microsoft Excel
●Handled financial reporting, worked with outside accountants for year-end closings; handle purchase orders, received waivers and assisted with inventory processing, verifying client accounts, processing large volume of reconciliations as needed
●Updated cash flow, differentiated between debits and credits; evolved position from more forensic accounting to heavy researching and correcting procedures
Indian Boundary YMCA August 2019 – Present
Part-time Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor
●Work with students of all ages and abilities; from beginners to swim team hopefuls and triathletes
Vortex Commercial Flooring, Inc. June 2012 – September 2018
Accounts Receivable Specialist
●Work with students of all ages and abilities; from beginners to swim team hopefuls and triathletes
●Daily responsibilities included Cash Applications, producing invoices and G702/703 billings for work in progress projects
●Handled heavy processing and data entry for purchase order
●Produced and obtained waivers as needed for commercial construction projects; reduced 120 day outstanding invoices by taking over responsibility of providing necessary documentation and opening communications with client accounts payable departments
H&R Block 2018 & 2019 Tax Seasons
Tax Associate
●Tax Professional working with public to file timely tax returns and assist other Tax Professionals with entering Client Tax information and Drop-Off returns
Stone Shop Incorporated 1994 – 2012
Sales/ Project Manager
●Responsible for sourcing Material, working up Quotes for Custom Fabrication and installation for Residential and Commercial Projects
●Calculated labor costs and percentage of markup
●Responsible for setting up contracts and working with vendors for construction sites; set deadlines for bids and overseeing work to meet construction deadlines
Education
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Advanced Accounting Certificate
Related coursework: Advanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Auditing
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois
Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts; English Major with Minor in Journalism
Software
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel – VLOOKUPS, Pivot Tables), PowerPoint), Accounting Software (MAS200, SAGE, Peachtree, ProCent), QuickBooks, NetSuite, Salesforce
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