Experienced Accounting & AP Specialist with Detail-Orientation

RENEE N. JENNER

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With over 20 years of experience in accounting and business administration, I am an expert in accounts payable, but also have experience with accounts receivable and billing. I have successfully managed the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, check requests, credit card payments, and expense reports for multiple locations and states.

I am a reliable, meticulous, and organized professional who possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make well-thought-out decisions. I have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and I can handle all vendor correspondence by phone or email. I am a team player who also works well independently, and I always meet deadlines. I am highly trustworthy, discreet, and ethical, and I have a passion for delivering quality work and customer service.

SKILLS

• Principles and practices of accounting, financial record keeping and reporting

• Software Proficiency: Extensive operational knowledge of Microsoft Office, Dynamics, Great Plains, QuickBooks, QAD, MP2, AS400, J.D. Edwards, Sage MAS 90/200 with Crystal Reports, Baseview, and OSAS. Demonstrated ability to learn new applications quickly and efficiently.

• Training Expertise: Skilled in training and cross-training staff.

• Industry Experience: Background in manufacturing, petroleum, wine, construction, advertising industries and hotel management.

TYPING

• 12,579 KPH

• 61 WPM

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST SIMWON AMERICAN CORP. AUGUST 2024 TO PRESENT

• Review and verify invoices and purchase orders for accuracy and completeness

• Code and enter invoices into the accounting system

• Prepare and process payments to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies as needed

• Generate customer invoices; enter invoices into the accounting system; update invoice management file

• Monitor accounts for timely payments and follow up on overdue balances

• Apply payments to customer accounts and reconcile discrepancies

• Assist in the resolution of billing disputes or discrepancies

• Perform general ledger entries and monthly sales reconciliation

• Manage Petty Cash and Bank deposits and withdrawals

• Reconcile bank and credit card statements and other accounts monthly basis

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules

• Collaborate with team to ensure timely and accurate completion of closing tasks

• Assist with internal and external audit activities as needed

• Work closely with departments such as purchasing, sales, and operations to resolve issues and streamline processes

• Provide support and guidance to colleagues on accounting-related matters CORPORATE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST I CRESTWOOD BEHAVORIAL HEALTH, INC. DECEMBER 2020 TO JULY 2024

• Processed Vendor Invoices and Check Requests: Ensured timely processing and accuracy of vendor invoices and check requests, including reviewing vouchers, invoices, dates, general ledger accounts, amounts owed, and obtaining necessary approvals.

• Data Entry and Invoice Batch Preparation: Accurately entered voucher data into Great Plains and prepared invoice batches.

• Reconciled Employee Expense Reports: Ensured accuracy and compliance in the reconciliation of employee expense reports.

• Managed Weekly Check Runs: Processed and distributed weekly checks via mail and interoffice delivery.

• Document Management: Merged check copies with voucher packets for scanning into Laserfiche.

• Processed ACH/Wire Payments: Executed and posted ACH/Wire payments, and assisted in implementing the ACH/Wire process and training new hires.

• Reclasses and Accruals: Performed reclassifications and accruals as necessary.

• Use Tax Reconciliation: Reconciled Use Tax for out-of-state vendors.

• General Ledger Review: Reviewed general ledger accounts and amounts for accuracy and reasonableness, utilizing financial statements.

• Reporting: Generated weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.

• Confidentiality and Compliance: Maintained confidentiality of financial data and adhered to HIPAA policies and procedures.

• End-of-Month/Year-End Processes: Completed end-of-month and year-end processes for all locations.

• Vendor and Staff Communication: Handled correspondence and inquiries from vendors and staff via phone and email.

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT PACIFIC MEDICAL INC. & TOP SHELF MFG. JULY 2018 TO NOVEMBER 2020

• Vendor Invoice and Check Request Processing: Efficiently processed vendor invoices and check requests for locations across seven states.

• Rent Payment Management: Managed rent payments for forty-eight office locations.

• General Ledger Coding: Applied accurate general ledger coding to vendor invoices.

• Invoice Approval Routing: Routed invoices for necessary approvals.

• Invoice Batch Preparation: Prepared invoice batches with precise data entry into the AP system.

• Payment Processing: Handled recurring monthly payments and bi-monthly check runs.

• Reconciliation: Reconciled company credit card statements and employee expense reports.

• Report Generation: Produced weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.

• Vendor File Maintenance: Set up and maintained vendor files, including W-9 information.

• Deposit Preparation and Payment Processing: Prepared deposits and processed credit card payments.

• Accounts Receivable Management: Posted check, credit card, and electronic payments in the AR system.

• Customer Statements and Collections: Prepared customer statements and managed collections.

• Month-End and Year-End Closings: Completed end-of-month and year-end processes for all locations.

• Correspondence Management: Handled correspondence via phone and email.

• Mail and Filing Management: Prepared, sorted, and filed mail and documents. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST BARBOSA CABINETS INC. JULY 2016 TO JUNE 2018

• Vendor Invoice and Check Request Processing: Efficiently processed all vendor invoices and check requests for Tracy and Lathrop locations.

• Invoice Matching and GL Coding: Performed three-way match and general ledger coding for vendor invoices.

• Invoice Approval Routing: Routed invoices for necessary approvals.

• Invoice Batch Preparation: Prepared and accurately entered invoice batches into the AP system.

• PO System Updates: Updated PO system with invoice numbers.

• Payment Processing: Managed recurring monthly payments, weekly check runs, and credit card payments.

• Credit Card Reconciliation: Reconciled company credit card statements.

• Report Generation: Produced weekly and monthly financial reports.

• Vendor File Maintenance: Set up and maintained vendor files, including W-9 information.

• Month-End and Year-End Closings: Completed end-of-month and year-end processes for all locations.

• Employee Training: Assisted in training new employees.

• Vendor Correspondence: Managed all vendor correspondence via phone and email.

• Mail and Filing Management: Prepared, sorted, and filed mail and documents. ACCOUNTING CLERK IV PERFORMANT FINANCIAL CORPORATION FEBRUARY 2016 TO JULY 2016

• Vendor Invoice and Check Request Processing: Efficiently processed all vendor invoices and check requests for locations in California, Texas, Oregon, and Florida.

• Invoice Approval Routing: Routed invoices for necessary approvals, ensuring proper documentation and accurate GL coding.

• Invoice Batch Preparation: Prepared and accurately entered invoice batches into the AP system.

• Cash Flow Reporting: Generated weekly cash flow reports for review with the Finance Manager.

• Payment Processing: Managed recurring monthly payments and weekly check runs.

• Reconciliation: Reconciled American Express statements and employee expense reports.

• Vendor File Maintenance: Set up and maintained vendor files, including W-9 and 1099 information.

• Month-End Closings: Completed end-of-month processes for all locations.

• Vendor Correspondence: Handled all vendor correspondence via phone and email.

• Mail and Filing Management: Prepared, sorted, and filed mail and documents. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST MUSCO FAMILY OLIVE CO. JULY 2013 TO JANUARY 2016

• High-Volume AP Processing: Managed high-volume accounts payable for Tracy, Orland, and Lindsay, CA locations.

• Invoice Matching and GL Coding: Performed three-way match and GL coding for vendor invoices.

• Invoice Approval Routing: Routed invoices for necessary approvals.

• Issue Resolution: Investigated and resolved issues related to invoice and purchase order processing.

• Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Reconciled vendor statements.

• Expense and Commission Payments: Processed expense reports and broker commission payments.

• Petty Cash Reconciliation: Managed and reconciled petty cash.

• Payment Processing: Prepared weekly check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions in USD and Euros.

• Vendor Setup: Set up new accounts payable vendors.

• Report and Spreadsheet Generation: Ran reports and generated spreadsheets.

• Vendor Correspondence: Handled all vendor correspondence via phone and email.

• Month-End/Year-End Close: Completed end-of-month and year-end close processes for all locations.

• Employee Training: Assisted in training new employees.

• Mail and Filing Management: Prepared, sorted, and filed mail and documents. ACCOUNTING CLERK/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK TEMP AGENCY JULY 2012- JULY 2013

• Accounts Receivable and Payable Processing: Managed both AR and AP functions.

• Data Entry: Entered financial data for multiple locations.

• Invoice GL Coding: Applied GL coding to vendor invoices.

• Vendor Statement Reconciliation: Reconciled vendor statements.

• Weekly Check Runs: Conducted weekly check runs.

• General Ledger Management: Maintained the general ledger.

• Bank Reconciliations: Performed bank reconciliations.

• Report and Spreadsheet Generation: Ran reports and generated spreadsheets.

• Office Support: Assisted with various office duties as needed.

• Mail and Filing Management: Prepared, sorted, and filed mail and documents.

• Phone Management: Answered multi-line phone system. ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT CONTAINER GRAPHICS CORPORATION JANUARY 2008 TO JUNE 2012

• Billing, AR, and AP Management: Handled all billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable for the Western Region, covering California, Utah, and Washington plants.

• Job Costing and Invoicing: Prepared job costings for review before invoicing.

• Quote Generation and Purchase Orders: Generated and sent quotes to secure purchase orders from customers.

• Vendor Invoice GL Coding: Applied general ledger coding to vendor invoices.

• Vendor Setup: Established new accounts payable vendors.

• Credit Card and Statement Reconciliation: Reconciled monthly credit card statements and vendor statements.

• Expense Report Processing: Processed employee expense reports.

• Month-End and Year-End Close: Completed month-end and year-end close processes for all locations.

• Collections and Inventory: Assisted in collections of past due accounts and conducted quarterly physical inventory.

• Payroll Backup: Served as backup for payroll processing.

• Deadline Management: Met weekly and monthly financial deadlines.

• Report Generation and Filing: Ran financial reports, managed filing, and prepared/sorted mail.

• Phone Management: Answered a multi-line phone system.

• AR Clerk Supervision: Interviewed, trained, and directly supervised AR Clerks.

• Sales Team Coordination: Managed sales team to ensure timely submission of accounting-related paperwork.

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