Experience

Fuji America Corporation

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  171 Corporate Woods Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60084 Coordinate and process all facets of Accounts Payable department overseeing monthly processing for approximately 750 invoices including supplier, expense reporting,



Katherine Elizabeth Designs, LLC

• Accountant/Executive Assistant (Part time)

  • Mar 2008 - Present

  Barrington, IL Preparation of in house payroll and period payroll taxes as well as year-end tax prep Preparation of sales and use tax sales reports on a monthly basis Accounts Payable processing (average monthly volume of $30,000) Accounts Receivable billings & collections (average monthly volume $50,000) Monthly service billing Preparation of Annual Budget Monthly reconciliation of bank statements (presently 4 operating accounts) and Credit Card Reconciliations Order processing and… Show more Preparation of in house payroll and period payroll taxes as well as year-end tax prep Preparation of sales and use tax sales reports on a monthly basis Accounts Payable processing (average monthly volume of $30,000) Accounts Receivable billings & collections (average monthly volume $50,000) Monthly service billing Preparation of Annual Budget Monthly reconciliation of bank statements (presently 4 operating accounts) and Credit Card Reconciliations Order processing and expediting and quoting and pricing product for client orders Show less



Robert Half

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fullcharge Bookkeeper (part-time)

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Winnetka, IL Prepared financial statements for Vestry Board Prepared month end close process Prepared adjusting journal entries Accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll Daily cash applications of all contributions, receipts and special gifts Monthly reconciliation of bank statements ) 2 operating and 2 investment accounts Ad hoc report analysis for Vestry Board on as needed basis



Kelly Services (Ceridian) Contractor

• Payroll Implementation Consultant (Part-time)

  • Oct 2012 - Feb 2013

  Rosemont, IL Acted as primary point of contact during implementation payroll software process by developing customer self-sufficiency to enhance quality and value of products and service that the customer receives. Performed extensive audits on client files during conversion process to determine authenticity and accuracy of converted data. Acted as a consultant in the area of business processes related to the use of the software. Assisted, identified routed cause of problems, managed and resolved… Show more Acted as primary point of contact during implementation payroll software process by developing customer self-sufficiency to enhance quality and value of products and service that the customer receives. Performed extensive audits on client files during conversion process to determine authenticity and accuracy of converted data. Acted as a consultant in the area of business processes related to the use of the software. Assisted, identified routed cause of problems, managed and resolved complex issues in a constantly changing technical environment Show less



Express Personnel (Contractor)

• Payroll Specialist/Accounting Specialist (Part-time)

  • Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

  Wheeling, IL Prepared hourly union and non-union workers on a weekly basis interfacing with Ceridian software. Prepared salaried employees on a semi-monthly basis using Ceridian software. Prepared and maintained of employee garnishments. Cash applications ($150,000 daily) and client invoicing Prepared and posted payroll month end accrual entries Ad hod labor report analysis on as needed basis. American Express Credit Card Reconciliations Back up accounts payable support



City of Maize

• City Clerk, Finance Director (salaried)

  • Oct 2001 - Jun 2007

  Maize, KS Processed in house payroll including unions and non-union eimployees, payroll taxes, year-end tax prep Negotiated and coordinated City health care benefit renewal programs, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long term disability plans Designated agent for state pensionprogram in additon to administrator for City's 457RC plan Reconciled two bank statements Negotiated contracted vendor fees on behalf of the city Shopped for new accounting software to replace outdated… Show more Processed in house payroll including unions and non-union eimployees, payroll taxes, year-end tax prep Negotiated and coordinated City health care benefit renewal programs, flexible spending accounts, short-term and long term disability plans Designated agent for state pensionprogram in additon to administrator for City's 457RC plan Reconciled two bank statements Negotiated contracted vendor fees on behalf of the city Shopped for new accounting software to replace outdated system resulting increased productivity by 35 % Accounts Payable processing with an average monthly volume of $400,000 Accounts Receivable billings and collections with average monthly processing volume of $600,000 Prepared water use sales reports on a monthly basis Prepared financial statements Prepared annual $4,000,000 operating City budget 100% compliance to budget per Kansas State statute from 2001 through 2007 during my tenure as the financial fiduciary for the City of Maize Implemented $5.3 million water system for the city allowing new commercial and residential development Show less



Crossroads Christian Church

• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secretary

  • Jan 1995 - Apr 2001

  Grand Praire, TX Customer Service, Drafting Correspondence, Ordering supplies, coordination of events, coordination of group activities, coordination of gathering volunteers to work events, preparation of week bulletins, graphic designs, answering phones, accounts receivable, ie, entering giving records and issuing giving statements.