Accounting/Audit

Teresa Garrett

** *. **** ***. *******, IL *****

Email: ************@*****.***

Phone: 708-***-****

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a rewarding and challenging accounting position, that utilizes my skills and experience with the opportunity for professional growth.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 10 years of experience in accounting with increasing responsibility

• Over 4 years of Audit experience

• Reputation for efficiency and accuracy

• Organized and detailed oriented; special attention given to due dates to receive discounts, avoid late penalties and meet deadlines

• Proficient in a wide variety of accounting and spreadsheet software packages

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team environment or alone

• Self motivated; fast learner with proven ability to learn own initiative

• Diversified in different industries in accounting, such as medical, real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, retail and more

SKILLS

Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; Collections; Purchasing; Customer Service; Supervising; Telemarketing; Bookkeeping, Auditing; Financial Analyzing; Bank reconciliation; Trained in HIPPA Law; Knowledge and experience with medical coding; Experienced with HCFAs and UB92s; Proof Operating; Opener and Closer for Chase Mortgage; Experience with cash requirements, GL, Balance Sheets, Check runs, Expense reports, End of month/year close, Journal entries, Matching, Coding, and reviewing of invoices; Investigated claims and determined validity and issued credit when it was appropriate; Reviewed, organized, complied, management and audit reports, Ensured the reports were complete, clear and accurate; Effectively communicated concerns and related issues to all levels of management; Reported directly to Controller, Chairman, Vice President, and President; Supervising, training, and management of other employees; Experience with high call volume in call center environment; Resolved customer issues and complaints, Data Entry and 10 key (8000-10,000 key stokes)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Financial SAP; MS Office Professional; Centacor; Lawson, On Base; SA400; PeopleSoft; QuickBooks; Profit Manager; Fidelio; Opera; Quattro Pro and more financial software

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Wyndham Drake 06/07-present

Guest Service Agent/Auditor

Robert Half International -(Public Accounting) 04/06-n/a

Seven Bridges-Bookkeeper/Auditor*US Can-Senior Accountant*Service International-Financial Analyst* Oak Brook Bank-Proof Operator* Fresenius Medical Care-A/P Specialist* Inland-Financial Analyst *Advocate Health Care-A/P Specialist* Vulcan-Junior Accountant* Midwest Bank –Loan Officer Assistant *Waste Management-A/R Specialist

Candles by Kesha

Accountant 2002-2006

Phlight Technologies 2001-2005

Staff Accountant

Wyndham 2000-2002

Auditor

Various Agencies 1993-2001

Assistant Controller, Accounts Payable Manager, Internal Auditor, Collections, Customer Service, Receptionist, A/R, A/P Specialist, Purchaser, and additional accounting positions in diversified industries

EDUCATION

DePaul University Current student

Online and Independent studies

Educational Goal –Seeking CPA and Law Degree

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