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Ashley Wills

Richardson,TX

Summary

Detail-oriented Bookkeeper / Staff Accountant well versed in accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Excelled in corporate bookkeeping services delivery and learned new technologies to improve efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

American Fire Sprinkler Association
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Prepares monthly reconciliations including, but not limited to bank accounts and company credit cards
  • Works with the Director of Finance to maintain accurate accounting records and reporting
  • Manage fixed asset and depreciation schedules
  • File quarterly sales tax
  • Prepare and distribute year-end 1099’s
  • Supervise and work with the accounting coordinator on accounts receivable, order fulfillment and inventory
  • Prepares monthly membership invoices and mails them to clients
  • Manages the Presidents and Vice Presidents expense reports compiling receipts monthly
  • Create and verify accurate wire transfers while using security procedures
  • Runs daily uncashed checks detail.
  • Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.

Senior Staff Accountant

Active Cyber LLC
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Support general accounting operations by monitoring, verifying, and completing financial transactions
  • Assist Director of Operations with month end processes including but not limited to: month end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules and provide support for both internal and external audits
  • Work with internal departments to rectify issues with customer accounts
  • Support Human Resources department with health and insurance benefits
  • Monitor and ensure timesheets are entered for billing purposes by employees
  • Run weekly reports for utilization for the company to monitor ongoing performance
  • Creates pivot tables and uses Vlookup when needed for company reports
  • Respond to financial inquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly and efficiently
  • Follow up with clients regarding past due invoices.

Staff Accountant / Administrative Assistant

The Dimension Group
11.2017 - 05.2022
  • Processes invoices from vendors and cutting bi-monthly checks
  • Post revenues by verifying and entering transactions from lock box and local deposits
  • Issue bi-monthly invoices to clients
  • Assist with checks requests and TDLR requests in regards to client projects
  • Assist the receptionist with phone duties and ordering office supplies
  • Act as a part time administrative assistant to the Chief Financial Officer and Controller
  • Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material.

Customer Service Representative

Packaging Corporation of America
03.2016 - 10.2017
  • Receive, process, and track assigned orders through to scheduling
  • Consult with various internal departments to ensure order completeness, on-time delivery, and accurate invoicing
  • Communicate significant information regarding customer accounts/orders to appropriate internal departments including ensuring Sales Representatives are informed of pertinent activity regarding individual accounts
  • Coordinate customer requests for product specifications, availability, shipping, quotations and estimates, samples
  • Serve as a link between the customer and the design, sales, and production teams to meet customer requirements including scheduling production, securing delivery dates, addressing order changes, and resolving complaints
  • Investigate and resolve customer complaints including billing issues and escalates to manager or appropriate internal departments when needed
  • Manage on-hand inventory levels and reconcile to customer orders, forecast and just in time schedules; this includes taking physical inventory at month end.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Bachelor of Arts, Child Learning and Development -

University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX

Skills

  • Proficient in Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experienced with the following software products: Oracle, Sage 300, QuickBooks, Coupacom, Billcom and Authorizenet
  • Administrative Support
  • Intermediate to advanced excel skills (advanced formulas, vlookups, pivot tables, index match, etc)
  • ACH and Wire transfers
  • Detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills
  • Monthly Account / Bank Reconciliation
  • Typing and 10-Key Entry

Timeline

Staff Accountant

American Fire Sprinkler Association
08.2023 - 05.2024

Senior Staff Accountant

Active Cyber LLC
06.2022 - 08.2023

Staff Accountant / Administrative Assistant

The Dimension Group
11.2017 - 05.2022

Customer Service Representative

Packaging Corporation of America
03.2016 - 10.2017

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Bachelor of Arts, Child Learning and Development -

University of Texas at Dallas
Ashley Wills