Ashley Daniels
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Organized and dependable accounting professional with a strong background in accounts payable, expense management, and financial data accuracy. Adept at analyzing financial information, resolving invoice variances, and maintaining well-structured documentation. Recognized for strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills that support smooth and efficient accounting workflows.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Years of Accounts Payable Experience
3
3
Years of Excel and Software Experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
AP Coordinator
Nachman International
01.2023 - Current
- Reviewed aged vendor balances for credit balances to identify and recover over payments or refunds due.
- Handled vendor account research, correspondence and communications.
- Communicated regularly with vendors and employees.
- Supported reporting requirements of accounting and finance teams.
- Maintained vendor files per company internal controls.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Analyzed financial discrepancies and provided solutions for accurate financial records.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Played a key role in the successful migration to a new accounting software system, assisting with data conversion, testing, and user training efforts as needed.
- Evaluated existing work processes regularly to identify areas for improvement or greater efficiency, leading to a more streamlined AP operation.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by diligently monitoring outstanding invoices and resolving discrepancies.
Personal Care Assistant
Lifeworks
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Exhibited desire to learn and upgrade skills by performing additional department or unit duties
- Obtained or assisted in specimen collection for diagnostic or waived tests
- Placed ECGs for observing, monitoring and documenting cardiac arrhythmias
- Implemented nursing care plans by performing patient care activities under supervision of licensed nurses
- Maintained chart and filed paperwork, facilitating clerical functions
- Assisted patients with eating, bathing and grooming, supporting activities of daily living
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights
- Participated in multi-skilled activities, supporting patient-centered approach to achieving desired outcomes
- Liaised with healthcare team members, supporting and reinforcing patient and family teaching plans.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
Warners' Stellian
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets and employee requests
- Oversaw personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
- Administered annual operating and capital budget to facilitate profitability
- Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training
- Developed existing team into high productivity, results-oriented unit through creative initiatives
- Represented business in marketplace and developed relationships with key accounts to promote and market business
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
- Maintained frequent interaction with senior management to measure goal achievement and determine areas of improvement
- Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
CENTURY COLLEGE
08.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Concordia University
Saint Paul, MN 08.2022 - 06.2024
Skills
- Budget Management
- Data Analysis
- Record Keeping
- Time Management
- Resource Allocation
- Problem Solving
- Financial Statements Expertise
- Invoice Preparation
- File and Database Management
- Spreadsheet Updating
- Account Reconciliation
- Document Coordination
- Foreign Currency Transactions
Roles And Responsibilities
- Supportive Accounting Assistant known for taking initiative to maintain best-in-class accounting services. Proven history of helping modernize offices while maintaining financial recordkeeping. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Coursework
- Managerial Accounting
- Financial Accountings With Microsoft courses
- Microsoft Quick learner Schedules
Timeline
AP Coordinator
Nachman International
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Concordia University
08.2022 - 06.2024
Personal Care Assistant
Lifeworks
08.2020 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Business Management
CENTURY COLLEGE
08.2020 - 05.2022
FRONT OFFICE MANAGER
Warners' Stellian
08.2017 - 06.2020