Results-Driven Accounting and Office Manager with 20 Years Experience

Lori Haruska

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N Charleston SC *****

505-***-**** (c)

Summary

Self-motivated, detail oriented, analytical individual with 20 years of accounting experience in banking, construction and office industries. Proficient in human resources, payroll processing, accounts payable, account receivable and administrative duties. Strengths: team oriented, resilient and able to think out of the box.

Computer Software Competency

Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Quicken, Master Builder, Bank of America Direct, MAS90, Xcelerator, Peachtree, Misys and Quickbooks Enterprise Solutions. Professional Experience, AvidXchange, MRI, CMS, Quickbase Accounts Payable Supervisor-Maymont Homes, Charleston, SC Jan 2020 to July 2025 Responsibilities include processing invoices, clearing the Exception queue, Void invoices, notify vendors, Rejections queue, On Hold queue, batch invoices, send reports to process payments and supervise 4 accounts payable coordinator.

Office Manager-Advanced Packaging Solutions & Products, Inc., N Charleston, SC October 2016 to Nov 2019

Responsibilities include monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable, assist in customer orders, helped with day-to-day Human Resource issues, new hire paperwork, new hire orientation, processing bi-weekly payroll, employee liaison for health benefits including 401k, reconciling bank accounts including credit card accounts, facilitated workers compensation, manager office, ordering supplies, answering the phone, greeting customers, planning company lunches, holiday parties, company picnics and team building activities.

Office Manager-Advanced Composite Structures, Charleston, SC June 2008 to Oct 2016 Responsibilities include monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable, handled day-to day Human Resources issues, new hire paperwork, new hire orientation, processing bi-weekly payroll, processing payroll taxes, processing garnishments, 401k, HSA, ordering warehouse floor supplies, ordering office supplies, travel arrangements, planning company lunches, holiday parties and helped with facilities. Accounting Specialist-HotShot Services Inc., Albuquerque, NM February 2008 to June 2008 Responsibilities included the daily preparation of bank deposits, complete posting of accounts receivable into MAS90 and Xcelerator, general ledger posting of accounts payable and performs customer service by defining, analyzing and resolving billing and collection issues. Project Accountant-Enterprise Builders, Albuquerque, NM October 2006 to February 2008 Responsibilities included monitoring accounts payable, processing payroll, generated monthly and quarterly tax reports, employee liaison for health insurance and 401k program, assisted owner with personal finance and banking, complied OSHA reports, facilitated workers compensation issues, along with backing up receptionist (answering phone, greeting customers) as needed. Manager-Star Bright Cleaners, Albuquerque, NM December 2005 to October 2006 Responsible for the oversight of 12 employees, training of employees, preparation of weekly employee schedules, ensured excellent customer service, maintained an accurate inventory of customers clothing and handled any day-to-day Human Resources issues. Other duties included management, maintenance and supervision of use of controlled and hazardous materials. Sr Customer Service Manager-Compass Bank, Albuquerque, NM June 2003 to December 2005 Responsible for the hiring of new employees for multiple branches and management of up to 10 tellers; including yearly employee reviews and administered corrective action as needed. Opened new personal and commercial business accounts, accepted consumer loan applications and funded approved loans. Handled all customer service issues. Ensure all regulatory training and audits were completed by set deadlines. Assisted the branch manager as needed and assisted in other branches as required. Customer Service Manager-Bank of the West, Rio Rancho, NM July 2002 to June 2003 Managed 5 tellers including yearly employee reviews and administered corrective action as needed, while participation in the hiring process. Assisted customers with opening personal and commercial business accounts. Handled all customer service issues. Ensure all regulatory training and audits were completed by set deadlines. Assisted the branch manager as needed. Customer Service Manager II-Wells Fargo, Albuquerque, NM March 1997 to July 2002 Responsible for the oversight of up to 16 tellers, participated in hiring new tellers. Opened person and commercial business account along with profiling customers for other need products along with accepted consumer loan applications. Prepared and administered yearly employee reviews and administered corrective actions when needed. Handled all customer service issues. Customer Service Representative-responsibilities included assisting personal banker, handled account maintenance, ordered checks, helped with teller approvals on as needed basis. Loan Hub Customer Service Representative-responsibilities included maintenance on consumer loans, which could include change of address, new rates and payments. Assisted loan offices as to why loans may not be approved as presented and suggest different structure. Prepared Letters of Guarantee for insurance companies and assisted with customer service issues. Teller-responsibilities included the balancing of cash drawers and the vault daily, ordered cash for the Federal Reserve Bank, assisted customers with deposits, balanced travelers checks weekly, handled teller error and any miscellaneous duties as assigned.

References: Upon Request