Accounts Payable Clerk Candidate with 5+ years experience

KELLEEN BUSH

Concord, CA ***** 510-***-**** ***********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Highly dependable and progress-focused Accounting Professional with over 20 years of experience managing full-cycle financial operations. Expert in QuickBooks Desktop and Sage Timeslips, with a specialized background in project-based billing and complex progress invoicing. Proven ability to navigate and interpret Excel reports to provide clear budget transparency and maintain 100% data integrity. Dedicated to streamlining billing workflows that ensure project accuracy and a seamless, professional payment experience for clients. CORE COMPETENCIES & QUALITIES

• FINANCIAL OPERATIONS: Full-Cycle Accounts

Receivable & Payable (AR/AP) Management, Journal

Entries, and Comprehensive Bookkeeping.

• CASH MANAGEMENT: Precise Daily Cash Posting

(ACH, Credit Card, Check), Bank Reconciliations,

and High-Volume Deposit Processing.

• SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY: Expert-level Intuit

QuickBooks Desktop, Sage Timeslips and Microsoft

Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Intermediate Excel Reporting).

• ANALYSIS & PLANNING: Month-End Financial

Reporting, Cash Flow Forecasting, and AR/AP Trend

Analysis

• CLIENT RELATIONS: Strategic Collection Calls with a Strong Customer-Service Focus and Superior

Attention to Detail in Dispute Resolution.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Accounting Manager Aug 2023 - Current

WALOVICH ARCHITECTS GROUP Pleasanton, CA

• Oversaw monthly bank reconciliations and balance sheet preparations to ensure financial report accuracy.

• Designed and implemented innovative accounting procedures to enhance accuracy and streamline reporting processes.

• Redesigned workflows and integrated automation to accelerate month-end closing timelines.

• Reviewed and assessed aging reports for accounts receivable and accounts payable on a weekly basis to improve financial oversight.

• Generated comprehensive monthly financial statements for multiple concurrent projects. AR / Collections Manager May 2018 - Jun 2023

A PLUS TREE, LLC Vallejo, CA

• Streamlined invoicing procedures, efficiently handling up to 75 commercial and residential service invoices daily.

• Supervised daily cash management and payment processing functions, ensuring timely and accurate handling of checks and credit card transactions for entire organization.

• Elevated client retention through delivery of exceptional customer service and transparent billing communications.

• Supported the sales team by managing compliance documentation and portal updates, facilitating faster contract finalization

Collections / Cash Posting Specialist Nov 2014 - May 2018 FIRST SECURITY SERVICES San Jose, CA

• Managed secure processing and reconciliation of daily bank deposits for commercial and residential accounts, ensuring 100% accuracy in high-volume transactions.

• Implemented strategic collections processes for overdue accounts, maintaining a track record of meeting monthly recovery targets.

• Investigated and addressed account discrepancies to uphold 100% data accuracy and reliability in financial reporting. Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist Oct 2004 - Nov 2014 ATS Fremont, CA

• Streamlined billing and accounts receivable workflows for logistics and flatbed units, facilitating timely payments for diverse transportation services.

• Maintained and organized critical driver and carrier files, ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards and significantly reducing potential audit risks.

• Executed comprehensive onboarding for new customers, ensuring financial security through thorough credit background checks and credit line assessments.

Project Accountant / Accounts Receivable Oct 1986 - Sep 1989 BISSELL & KARN CIVIL ENGINEERING San Leandro, CA

• Oversaw financial account management for projects across all phases of the construction lifecycle, from groundbreaking to final completion.

• Oversaw daily receipt application and project-specific revenue tracking to guarantee accounting accuracy.

• Documented and analyzed daily cash flow to facilitate informed financial reporting and decision-making.

• Engaged with project managers to verify billing accuracy and provide comprehensive financial support tailored to external client needs.

Accounts Payable Specialist Nov 1984 - Sep 1986

VARIAN ASSOCIATES Palo Alto, CA

• Oversaw end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring precise invoice matching, account coding, and systematic record-keeping.

• Implemented traditional voucher and batching processes to meticulously document, verify, and settle all corporate liabilities, adhering to stringent internal deadlines. EDUCATION

High School Diploma Jun 1984

James #HRJ#497e744c-134f-4fe0-ba1c-9a489efeee3d# Logan High School Union City, CA

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