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Brenda Farmer

Beachwood,OH

Summary

Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in [Area of expertise] with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature. Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant offers [Number] years of experience in accounting roles. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability. Vigilant Accounts Payable Clerk with [Number] years of experience working with [Type] accounts. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and paying vendors on time. Detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Assistant

PIRHL LLC
06.2008 - Current
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.

Account Assistant

Ernst & Young
01.1980 - 12.2007
  • Entered customer order details into system, accepted payments and updated accounts.
  • Documented sales, customer interactions and concerns and generated update reports for senior management.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Managed invoices, payments and deposits, maintaining accurate expenditure records.
  • Reconciled bank statements and credit card accounts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Validated and recorded invoices and resolved discrepancies with vendors.
  • Generated financial reports and summaries for management review.
  • Corrected discrepancies in financial records for balanced books.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
06.1994

Skills

  • Journal Updates
  • Check Disbursement
  • Fund Accounting Software
  • Document Microfilming
  • Attention to Detail
  • AR and AP Expertise
  • Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Data Entry and 10-Key
  • GL Reconciliation
  • Petty Cash Disbursement
  • Microsoft Office
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Verbal and Written Communication

Timeline

Accounting Assistant

PIRHL LLC
06.2008 - Current

Account Assistant

Ernst & Young
01.1980 - 12.2007

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Cuyahoga Community College
Brenda Farmer