Behlen Casillas
West Milwaukee,USA
Summary
Experienced accounting professional prepared for the role of Accountant II-Benefits with Milwaukee Public Schools, known for strong analytical skills and precision in financial management. Proven ability to drive results through team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with focus on accuracy and efficiency. Reliable, dependable, and committed to achieving organizational goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
La Causa, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
- Accounts Payable entry of vendor invoices
- Prepare monthly close Journal Entries
- Prepare and process USDA claim for enrollment nutrition count
- Streamline vendor records for Accounts Payable storing
- Count cash/prepare deposits
- Maintain record of Purchase Orders and Contracts requisitions
School Bookkeeper
Milwaukee Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Prepared cash deposits and monthly bank reconciliations
- Processes Purchase Orders and Contract requisitions
- Weekly finance meetings with school principals
- Monitors Student Activity accounts
- Works with school staff on various matters
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Support Principal and school staff with the MPS strategic plan
- Managed school bookstore for cell device collection
- Monitor Student ID/Class schedule using Infinite Campus software
Accounts Receivable
Usinger’s Famous Sausage
06.2015 - 03.2021
- Support Accounts Receivable/Payable and Finance
- Maintain weekly sale reports and spreadsheets
- Built strong customer service relationships for continuing business
- Provide customer service in a high-volume environment
- Relieve receptionist for lunch breaks/monitor front desk and incoming calls
Office Associate
Bon-Ton, Inc.
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Prepared and submit weekly sale reports/spreadsheets and retail price data entry
- Attend weekly merchandise sale meetings
- Arranged fashion vendor clothing samples for Ecommerce
ESL Instructor
Avalon English
08.2012 - 09.2013
- Provide instruction for students of second English speakers
- ESL lesson planning for writing, speaking, and reading courses
- Support event planning for school functions such as Parents’ Day
Office Associate
Crest Cadillac, Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2012
- Provide both support in customer service and financial management
- Maintained office and finance responsibilities
- Offer customer service support for car service and body shop department
Office Associate/Messenger
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown
02.2009 - 05.2011
- Supported legal office staff on administrative tasks
- Deliver legal documents to courts for stamp filing
- Monitor legal files and filing storage
- Transport food/beverage refreshments from store purchase to law office
- Assist in law firm accounting of filing vendor folders and invoice payments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lakeland College
06.2010
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Financial statements
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
- Attention to detail
- General ledger entries
- Management accounting
- General ledger accounting
- Financial analysis
- MS office suite
- Finance
- Auditing
- Administrative support
Timeline
Accountant
La Causa, Inc.
07.2024 - Current
School Bookkeeper
Milwaukee Public Schools
08.2022 - 06.2024
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional
08.2021 - 05.2022
Accounts Receivable
Usinger’s Famous Sausage
06.2015 - 03.2021
Office Associate
Bon-Ton, Inc.
09.2014 - 06.2015
ESL Instructor
Avalon English
08.2012 - 09.2013
Office Associate
Crest Cadillac, Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2012
Office Associate/Messenger
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown
02.2009 - 05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Lakeland College
Qualifications
- Degree in Business Administration with accounting/finance studies
- More than 3 years of professional accounting or financial experience
- Background of financial and accounting systems
- Understanding of employee benefits