Accounting Professional & Reconciliation Specialist

ELVINA SMITH ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

313-***-**** ************@*****.*** Livonia, MI

Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with experience supporting financial operations, account reconciliation, and reporting in fast-paced environments. Skilled in preparing accurate financial documentation, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and supporting grant and general fund budgets. Adept at streamlining workflows, improving data accuracy, and providing exceptional administrative and financial support.

SKILLS

Accounting: Payroll, Bookkeeping, Auditing, Expense Reporting Technical: Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Excel, ApplicationXtender, Sage, Intacct, DASH, STARS, Synergy Communication: Active Listening, Customer Service

EDUCATION

Wayne State University, Mike Ilitch School of Business Detroit, MI

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration May 2027

Major: Accounting GPA: 4.0

Dean’s List: Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Spring/Summer 2025

Scholarships: The Lily and David Broner Award

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounting Assistant & Data Specialist Wayne State University October 2023- Present

Promotion to Accounting Assistant from Data Specialist

Reconcile grant and general fund accounts, auditing documentation and entries to ensure compliance

Process journal vouchers, interdepartmental billings, vendor invoices, and budget transfers

Prepare adjusting entries, assist with year-end close processes, and compile reports to support audits

Assist budget planning by preparing data summaries and tracking expenditures

Maintain organized filing systems and indexed financial documentation to maintain audit readiness

Processed payment requests and validated supporting documentation, by university compliance

Indexed and digitized financial records, including IRBs and JVs, to improve accessibility and efficiency

Proofread and audited system entries to maintain data integrity and reduce processing errors

Data Manager Randstad November 2021- March 2022

Improved data accuracy by coordinating with vendors to verify and update product information

Maintained spreadsheets to track supplier and vendor product catalogs and streamline workflows

Processed product submissions and pricing updates for the cost team to ensure updated records

Utilized VLOOKUP tool to manage large datasets and support decision-making

Receptionist Salon Hairadise May 2016- March 2020

Managed a multi-line phone system and scheduled appointments for stylists and nail technicians

Coordinated staff schedules and ensured seamless front-desk operations

Payroll Assistant Modernistic March 2019- September 2019

Processed and verified timesheets to ensure accurate payroll records

Researched seniority levels and job site locations to calculate fair and competitive compensation

Administered and reconciled credit card payments for field service technicians

Designed and maintained Excel spreadsheets to track payroll, expenses, and workforce data

Accounting Assistant Peter- Lacke April 2015- May 2016

Processed purchase orders and investigated accounting discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records

Performed 3-way match invoicing to validate purchase orders, receipts, and vendor invoices

Prepared and audited expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies

Supported the Controller with HR administration and payroll processing

Managed bank deposits, performed account reconciliations, and prepared journal entries

Oversaw accounts payable/receivable, handled collections, and assisted with month-end closing activities

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