CAROLYN HOFFMAN
Greensburg,PA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in accounts payable and receivable. Known for effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve financial operations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Giant Eagle
Cranberry, PA
12.1999 - 08.2025
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements with internal records, enhancing accuracy of financial data.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Streamlined invoice processing workflows to improve efficiency and reduce errors in billing systems.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve overall financial operations.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for accounting procedures and software usage, fostering team development.
- Developed comprehensive reports for management review, supporting strategic decision-making processes within the organization.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
- 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.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Established effective communication channels with vendors and customers to resolve outstanding issues timely manner.
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to create dynamic financial models for decision-making purposes.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced manual tasks for the accounting team, freeing up time for higher-value activities.
- Contacted customers to immediately find resolutions for escalated issues.
- Contributed to the development of new policies procedures as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School
Fairfax, VASkills
- Invoice processing
- Accounts receivable
- General ledger management
- Financial statements
- Intercompany transactions
- [Software] expertise
- Accounts payable
- Recordkeeping skills
- Account reconciliation
- Financial auditing
- Audit support
- Vendor relationship management
- Accounting software
- GL and journal entries
- 10-key proficiency
- Journal entries
- Data processing
- Payment processing
- Finance
- Invoicing and billing
- Invoice verification
- Customer service
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- MS office
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Payment tracking systems
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Giant Eagle
12.1999 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Fairfax High School