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Annie Zhong

Bountiful,UT

Summary

Accounting professional with 10 years of experience as Accounting Clerk and Bookkeeper. Strong knowledge of accounting principles. Proficient in prepare accurate financial statements, process payroll and compliance payroll tax, A/P, A/R, account reconciliation, Month / Year end closing, assisting with financial auditing and tax return preparation. Team player with excellent communication skills, attention to detail, analytical problem solving, quick learner and able to work independently and handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with background in supporting financial operations and maintaining accurate records. Proven ability to manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions. Demonstrated proficiency in financial software and Excel, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Clerk

Trader Orton & Spangler PLLC
01.2010 - Current
  • Day to day accounting operations, cash flow, A/P and A/R, bank reconciliation, stop check payment, void check and general ledger entries for keep account data accurate; oversee more than 10k transactions per month.
  • Books clear up and provide accurate financial reports every month.
  • Developed and implemented payroll processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with timely; Generated and filling W2 and 1099 for more than 30 clients every year.
  • Assisting with financial auditing, provided reports and data for auditor.
  • Individual tax filing preparation.
  • Other accounting and administrative duties assign from manager.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling and maintaining general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Secured cost savings by negotiating vendor contracts for better pricing on products and services utilized by the company.
  • Assisted with budget preparation and financial forecasting for more accurate planning and decision making.
  • Resolved accounting discrepancies through thorough analysis and investigation, maintaining the integrity of financial records.
  • Conducted bank reconciliations regularly, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and verified.
  • Supported month-end close activities by preparing journal entries accurately within established deadlines.
  • Implemented effective financial controls to minimize errors, safeguarding company assets and reducing risk exposure.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current with changes in local tax laws affecting the organization''s finances.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports for management review, enabling informed decisions regarding company performance.
  • Facilitated external audits by providing necessary documentation promptly, resulting in a smoother audit process with minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize accounting processes, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
  • Utilized advanced software tools to automate routine tasks such as invoice processing or expense reporting.
  • Assisted in the preparation of year-end tax documents, facilitating compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Streamlined the invoicing process for increased efficiency, resulting in timely payments from clients.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate collaboration on complex projects or initiatives.
  • Advised management on potential risks or opportunities identified during routine reviews of financial data.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable to maintain healthy cash flow and reduce outstanding balances.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in accounting procedures for continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Established and maintained effective internal controls to prevent fraud, misappropriation of funds, or other financial irregularities within the organization.
  • Performed variance analyses between actuals and forecasts to identify areas for improvement in financial planning efforts.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

Account Payable Clerk

Nova Knits
06.2007 - 08.2009
  • Review and verified purchase order and invoice, encode invoices and process data entry.
  • Verify and process account payable checks, prepare account payable report weekly.
  • Process 1099 tax forms and send out to vendor. Resolve vendor calls and emails relating to payment, tax forms and other questions.
  • Handle and record Petty cash.
  • Organizing and maintain financial records.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
  • Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
  • Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
  • Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
  • Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
  • Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
  • Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
  • Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
  • Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
  • Prepared comprehensive monthly reports detailing outstanding payables, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes.
  • Aided audit preparation efforts by maintaining organized records and promptly addressing auditor inquiries.
  • Increased accuracy in expense reporting by thoroughly reviewing submitted claims and verifying supporting documentation.
  • Supported budget management, monitored expenditures against budget allocations.
  • Ensured compliance with financial policies and regulations, regularly updated accounts payable procedures manual.
  • Minimized late fees and interest charges by developing efficient system for tracking payment due dates.
  • Strengthened internal controls, conducted periodic reviews of accounts payable transactions for compliance.
  • Enhanced efficiency in invoice processing by meticulously reviewing and matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
  • Enhanced team productivity by training new clerks on accounts payable processes and best practices.
  • Fostered positive vendor relations, served as primary contact for vendor inquiries and concerns.
  • Increased department transparency, developed comprehensive monthly reports detailing accounts payable activity.
  • Facilitated smoother end-of-month closings by collaborating with accounting team to reconcile accounts payable ledgers.
  • Reduced processing errors, implemented double-check system for all outgoing payments.
  • Improved relationships with suppliers by resolving discrepancies in billing and payments promptly.
  • Mitigated risk of fraud by establishing stringent verification processes for new vendors.
  • Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to successful audits by organizing and filing all accounts payable documents.
  • Enhanced financial decision-making support by providing detailed accounts payable insights during budget meetings.
  • Improved data accuracy in financial systems by conducting thorough audits of accounts payable ledger.
  • Contributed to cost savings by negotiating better payment terms with several key suppliers.
  • Reduced environmental impact by transitioning to paperless accounts payable process.
  • Optimized cash flow management with strategic scheduling of payments to vendors.
  • Streamlined vendor payments, ensuring timely financial operations by accurately scheduling and executing payments.
  • Accelerated invoice approval times, implemented electronic invoice submission and approval processes.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
  • Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
  • Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
  • Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
  • Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
  • Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Financial Accounting

City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, California

Skills

  • QuickBooks, QuickBooks online
  • Microsoft Office – Excel, Word
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Tax return software – CCH ProSystem fx Tax
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Financial Reporting
  • Payroll & Payroll tax
  • Accounting principles
  • Ten-key by touch
  • Work under time pressures and handle large volumes of works
  • Payment processing
  • Invoice processing
  • Administrative support
  • Recordkeeping
  • File maintenance
  • Bookkeeping
  • Month-end reports
  • Data processing
  • Records management
  • Invoicing and collections
  • Team collaboration
  • Payroll processing
  • Account reconciliation
  • Data organization
  • Invoicing
  • Accounting software proficiency
  • General ledger entries
  • General ledger accounting
  • Payroll
  • Revenue recognition
  • Report preparation
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Expense tracking
  • Database management
  • Training and mentoring
  • GL accuracy
  • Bank statement reconciliation
  • Tax preparation
  • Journal updates
  • Finance
  • Expense reports
  • Audit support
  • Record preparation
  • Interest calculations
  • Fixed asset management

Timeline

Accounting Clerk

Trader Orton & Spangler PLLC
01.2010 - Current

Account Payable Clerk

Nova Knits
06.2007 - 08.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Financial Accounting

City College of San Francisco

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