Courtney McCollum
Accounting/Payroll Specialist
Horace,ND
Summary
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounting/Payroll Specialist
Quality Concrete, Inc.
Fargo, ND
09.2023 - Current
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Performed data entry tasks and maintained accurate records of employee payroll information.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Supported year-end financial audits by providing thorough documentation and explanations of accounting procedures specific to payroll and accounts payable functions.
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and timely within financial systems.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Staff Accountant
Reliance Associates
Fargo, ND
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
Bartender/Server
Bar Nine
West Fargo, ND
12.2018 - 08.2023
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Moorhead, MN 01.2021 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Senior High School
Glyndon, MN2013
Skills
- Deadline Driven
- Ability to Take Direction
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Payroll processing
- Accounts payable
- Timekeeping systems
- Bank reconciliation
- Organizational skills
- Payroll reconciliation
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Accounting/Payroll Specialist
Quality Concrete, Inc.
09.2023 - Current
Staff Accountant
Reliance Associates
03.2023 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Minnesota State Community And Technical College
01.2021 - 05.2023
Bartender/Server
Bar Nine
12.2018 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Senior High School