Raychael Harper
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Empire State College Business, Management, & Economic Student
ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE
Accounting associate with experience in fulfilling multifaceted accounting functions (e.g., general ledger entries, bank reconciliations, check runs, filing sales and use tax forms, invoice coding, and end of month duties) in both the banking and healthcare industry. Adept at demonstrating excellent customer service skills, flexibility, a “can-do” approach to all tasks, interpersonal and communication skills, dependability, and a consistently high level of productivity in deadline driven environments.
Skills
Advanced MS Office Skills
Analytical & Problem Solving Skills
Spreadsheet & Database Creation
Reporting & Document Prep
Records Management
Accounting Software
Cash Handling (A/R)
Data Entry & Typing
Accounts Payable
Experience
Synovus Financial (Birmingham, AL)
Banking Industry
Accounting and Tax Associate, April 2006-August 2007
Processed and coded a high volume of invoices and expense reports
Entered general ledger and journal entries
Researched all assigned departmental and vendor inquires
Filed quarterly sales and use tax forms with IRS
Assisted in the training of new hires
Entered, maintained, and updated vendor files
Assisted with 1099 reporting
Preformed end of the month closing duties
Handled vendors and internal departments inquiries and problems
HealthSouth (Birmingham, AL)
Healthcare Industry
Accounting Assistant (Promoted within one year), February 2005-April 2006
Setup all accounts payable recurring payments and electronic fund transfers
Processed all doctor stipends for assigned hospital facilities
Collaborated with the legal department to ensure all doctor and vendor contracts were valid and updated
Created excel spreadsheets and managerial reports
Maintained vendor files and updated as needed
Responded to all vendor, doctor, and departmental inquires
Accounts Payable Associate
Processed equipment invoices ensuring they had proper approvals and purchase orders attached
Maintained all supporting documentation for all accounts payable bank wires and invoices
Initiated check runs
Preformed other office duties as assigned
Assisted end of month closing
Special projects as assigned
Educational Background
Empire State College (SUNY)
Pursuing A.A.S in Business, Management, and Economics, Concentration in Accounting
January 2012-Present (Anticipated graduation date August 2012)
Current GPA: 3.56
Achievements & Voluntary Experience
Dean’s List - successfully maintained a 3.56 GPA every semester
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Award (April, 2000)
For the successfully completion of Accounting & Tax courses and internship program while enrolled at Buffalo Vocational & Technical Center