Arlynda Craft
Summary
Over 5 years accounting experience in healthcare industry Results-driven achiever with exemplary prioritizing, planning and organizations skills along with a high degree of detail orientation Exceptional listener and communicator, who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing Proven relationship builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Coordinator
Dark Horse Comics
11.2020 - 02.2025
- Streamlined expense tracking procedures, resulting in increased cost control and budget adherence.
- Reviewed contracts for proper revenue recognition treatment under GAAP guidelines while maintaining accurate records of deferred revenue transactions.
- Managed accounts payable functions, ensuring timely payments to vendors and customers alike.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payments to vendors and customers alike.
- Entered journal updates to balance general ledger accounts.
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving approaches.
- Maintained accurate documentation regarding accounts payables and accounts receivables in accordance with company policies.
- Trained junior team members on accounting best practices, fostering professional growth within the department.
- Assisted with year-end audit preparation, gathering supporting documents and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Provided exceptional customer service while resolving billing disputes or payment discrepancies with clients.
- Collaborated with internal departments to resolve discrepancies, fostering strong cross-functional relationships.
- Established key relationships with team members, upper management, customers, and partners through well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Reconciled credit card statements.
- Supported the month-end closing process, efficiently processing journal entries and posting accruals.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by diligently reviewing and reconciling accounts on a monthly basis.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
Various Accounting Positions
Accountemps
06.2006 - 11.2020
- Accounts Payable - Coded and prepped invoices for payment, check run, credit memos, credit card reconciliation, 1099 tax forms
- Accounts Receivable - Cash receipts, credit memos, credit card payments, credit card refunds, shipping discrepancies, open and close procedures, invoicing
- Front Desk Support - Answered multi line phone, organized invoices for mailing, coded invoices for accounts payable, office liaison for sales team, and customer service
- Dispatch - dispatch for plumbing company, phones, data entry, and customer service
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Account Clerk
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
12.2013 - 09.2018
- Received and processed invoices for payment by performing a 3-way mat of corresponding documentation (Vendors A – L)
- Coded invoices for payment in MIP accounting system
- Processed payments for employee expense reimbursements (employees A-L)
- Ran weekly check run
- Preformed monthly reconciliation by vendor
- Entered cash receipts and deposits
- Prepared reconciliation's, analysis and other financial statements as needed
Accounts Receivable
Northstar Chemical Inc.
07.2006 - 03.2010
- Responsible for 80% of all billing with $30 million+ annual sales
- Verified all bill of ladings for accuracy
- Accurately invoiced all mini-bulk and dry/specialty products
- Entered cash receipts
- Soft collections on past-due accounts
- Set up all new accounts
- In charge of running credit checks on potential customers
- Prepared incoming invoices for payment
- Coordinated the revision of product codes and pricing
- Formulated monthly finance and sales reports
- Phenomenal customer service
Education
Associates of Applied Science Degree -
Western Business College
Portland, OregonCoursework in Accounting - undefined
PCC
Portland, OregonHigh school diploma - undefined
Sunset High School
Portland, OregonSkills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Customer service
Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
Problem-solving
Time management
Adaptable Problem Solver
Detail-Oriented Data Input
Multitasking
Consistently Accountable
Excellent communication
Timeline
Accounting Coordinator
Dark Horse Comics
11.2020 - 02.2025
Account Clerk
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
12.2013 - 09.2018
Accounts Receivable
Northstar Chemical Inc.
07.2006 - 03.2010
Various Accounting Positions
Accountemps
06.2006 - 11.2020
Coursework in Accounting - undefined
PCC
High school diploma - undefined
Sunset High School
Associates of Applied Science Degree -
Western Business College