Ashley Avery
Abilene,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in financial data management and office administration. Expert in leveraging Excel and QuickBooks to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency. Proven track record in improving accounts payable/receivable processes and fostering exceptional customer service. Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a proactive teamwork attitude, significantly boosting operational productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
JW Kelso
08.2024 - Current
- Input financial data and produced reports using Excel, Sage 300 and Keystone.
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis reports.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable management, reducing processing time and minimizing errors.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to create dynamic financial models for decision-making purposes.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
Office Manager
Midland Locksmith
04.2020 - 04.2024
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
- Coordinated with IT department to upgrade office technology, enhancing overall efficiency and data security.
- Streamlined document handling and processing, reducing turnaround time for client inquiries and requests.
- Enhanced office operational efficiency by streamlining filing systems, resulting in easier access to critical documents.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Dispatch
- A/R
- A/P
- Bank reconciliations
- Quick books
- Open Invoice
Assistant
Permian Medical Billing
05.2012 - 04.2020
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
- Ensured smooth day-to-day operations by managing email correspondence and promptly addressing inquiries.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional administrative support and resolving issues efficiently.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Performed wide-ranging administrative, financial and service-related functions.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- A/R
- Collections
- Paient Records
Education
Administration Assistant - Accounting
International Business School
Midland, TX05.2004
High School Diploma - Basic
Midland Senior High
Midland, TX05.2001
Skills
- Invoice Processing
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Statements
- Bank Reconciliation
- Cash Flow Management
- Accounts Payable
- Recordkeeping skills
- Audit Support
- File Management
- Payroll Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Administration
- Auditing procedures
- Revenue Recognition
- Expense Tracking
- Revenue Tracking
- Ledger updating
- 10-key proficiency
- Bookkeeping Principles
- Invoicing and Billing
- Staff Management
- Accounts receivable management
- Month-end reports
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Invoicing and collections
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Entry
- Administrative Support
- Reports Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Quick books
- Excel
- Word
- Sage 300
- Keystone
- Open invoice
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
JW Kelso
08.2024 - Current
Office Manager
Midland Locksmith
04.2020 - 04.2024
Assistant
Permian Medical Billing
05.2012 - 04.2020
Administration Assistant - Accounting
International Business School
High School Diploma - Basic
Midland Senior High
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