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Deana L. Young

Salt Lake City,UT

Summary

Ten years progressively responsible experience in administration and accounting. Extremely detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal communication. Results-oriented Accounting Specialist with financial analysis, strategic planning and budgeting expertise. Performed account reconciliations and company record maintenance for medium-sized corporation. Accounting knowledge and team leadership skills led to achievement of desired outcomes. Highly skilled in developing and actualizing policies, procedures and practices aligning with [Type] program to maximize accountability. Competent and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant well-versed in accounts payable and receivable management, financial forecasting, budgets and payroll. Talented in identifying and correcting errors for impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance. Detailed Accounting Assistant with [Number] years of hands-on experience assisting with handling various accounting duties and procedures. Well-educated in reconciliation, bookkeeping and revenue recognition. Innovative collaborator focused on adding value through measurable outcomes. Capable Accounting Assistant skillful in data collection and analysis with meticulous eye for detail. Known for strong general ledger accounting, account reconciliation and audit support. Expertise in job-related software. Results-oriented [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience in accounting, [Skill] and [Skill]-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency. Proven expertise in conducting in-depth audits and devising successful improvement strategies. Methodically evaluated documents and systems and initiated corrections in compliance with established standards. Superb analytical and communications skills enabled optimum results. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task]. Offering [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level [Job Title] position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills. Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to a [Job Title] role. Experienced in data entry and handling money. Can quickly memorize product details and build customer relationships. Accounting professional, proficient in generally accepted accounting principles and the implementation of project-based accounting software. Critical thinker delivering innovative solutions to complex business and technical issues. Skilled collaborator with organizational leadership expertise. Strengths in accounting process management, systems implementation and IT administration. Offering [Number] years of experience achieving bottom-line performance through process improvements, cost reduction strategies and implementation of strong accounting controls. Detailed [Job Title] with [Number] years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing financial activity. Polished in spreadsheet creation, report preparation and data analysis. Quick and accurate to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Specialist

University of Utah Physics and Astronomy
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2011 - 06.2016
  • Do all the purchasing for the professors and their grad students
  • I reallocate all of my purchases and 25 additional pear's
  • Bill internally and on campus for the services we provide in physics
  • I bill for liquid nitrogen, the stockroom, machine shop and the SEM machine.
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
  • Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.
  • Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
  • Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
  • Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities.
  • Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees.
  • Managed employee benefits and allowances
  • Gathered data and uncovered fraud, embezzlement or liabilities during auditing procedures.
  • Consolidated and reconciled payroll data and prepared payroll returns to effectively cut outsourcing costs.
  • Administered biweekly payroll to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation.
  • Conducted financial analysis and research to advise senior management on forecasting decisions.
  • Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues.
  • Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Diminished financial discrepancies by managing budget to ensure optimum human capital and fiscal funding oversight.
  • Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
  • Assisted internal accounting team in checking financial statements for accuracy to produce reliable reports.
  • Utilized automation system to process payments and invoices to streamline transactions.
  • Prepared clear, concise and accurate financial reports and forms for use by departments and outside agencies.
  • Compiled audit reports for expenditures, profits and losses to provide transparency.

Administrative Assistant

University of Utah KUED
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2010 - 09.2011
  • Organized meetings and fund drives for the national public television station
  • Took care of 7 development officers and their correspondence
  • Had my first purchasing cards to order supplies for different meetings
  • Called different local businesses to donate food for fund drives.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
  • Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Maintained accurate department and customer records.
  • Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
  • Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
  • Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
  • Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
  • Utilized editing programs to proofread content for typo-free emails, memos and documentation.
  • Scheduled staff and monitored resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
  • Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
  • Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
  • Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
  • Coordinated catering services for various functions, including sales trainings and department meetings.
  • Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
  • Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
  • Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Used voice recorder or notepad to compose and transcribe meeting minutes.
  • Raised funds by organizing multiple events and diligently managed details to meet deadlines.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately analyzing and managing customer orders and invoices for various Fortune 500 companies.

Contracts Compliance Assistant

Catholic Community Service
Salt Lake City, UT
09.2009 - 06.2010
  • Monitored, and as necessary, coordinated compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities
  • Developed monitoring tools to track performance in 11 different programs including HOPWA, refugee foster care and two different drug treatment facilities
  • Then compiled reports to the department heads and the executive director to evaluate performances of each program and give direction as to what actions needed to be taken.
  • Supported internal and external auditing teams conducting impartial compliance reviews.
  • Issued clear warnings to violators, outlining infractions, penalties and remediation steps.
  • Conferred frequently with specialists to stay current on compliance requirements and procedures.
  • Evaluated applications and associated documentation to determine eligibility.
  • Issued official approvals in instances of achieved or exceeded compliance standards.
  • Tested applicants with oral, written or practical tests, depending on licensing requirements.
  • Received inquiries and advised on regulations related to [Type] programs.
  • Rated applicants' abilities against requirements and scored tests following standards.
  • Recruited, hired and oversaw team of personnel maintaining [Type] compliance.
  • Collected fees and application documentation for [Type] licenses and issued paperwork for follow-up actions.

Administrative assistant

Catholic Community Service
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2008 - 09.2009
  • Finance, Human Resources, Development and Contract Compliance
  • Data entry for donors, payables, and receivables
  • Reviewed contracts for grants and rentals
  • Helped with direct mailings and assisted in the organization of the annual dinner fund raiser.
  • Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
  • Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
  • Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
  • Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
  • Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
  • Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
  • Utilized editing programs to proofread content for typo-free emails, memos and documentation.
  • Scheduled staff and monitored resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
  • Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting.
  • Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
  • Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
  • Set up workshops, conferences and meetings by scheduling and reserving rooms and preparing supplies.
  • Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.
  • Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
  • Coordinated catering services for various functions, including sales trainings and department meetings.
  • Conducted research, compiled and typed statistical reports, synthesized information and provided excellent communication to disseminate information throughout organization.
  • Drove customer feedback to deliver information to management for corrective action.
  • Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget projects by solving complex issues for senior leadership.
  • Used voice recorder or notepad to compose and transcribe meeting minutes.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately analyzing and managing customer orders and invoices for various Fortune 500 companies.

Accounting Clerk

Holiday Inn Express
Salt Lake City, UT
09.1999 - 09.2001
  • Handled all activities in accounts payable and receivable
  • Ensured timely payments of vendor invoices
  • Produces a variety of financial reports
  • Responsible for negotiating past due accounts.
  • Processed both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices.
  • Supported clerical and administrative needs of senior department staff.
  • Kept records current and accurate with skilled reconciliations and variance resolutions.
  • Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
  • Updated accounting ledger and journals with updated transaction information.
  • Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
  • Communicated with senior accounting staff about discrepancies and devised plans to reconcile financial issues.
  • Analyzed documentation and standard financial statements for accuracy.
  • Used [Software] to track accounting information, resulting in significant reduction in financial discrepancies.
  • Resolved billing discrepancies by completing detailed research and analysis and documented client rebate discounts and reserve fund records.
  • Managed accounts accurately through detailed revenue reporting.
  • Prepared weekly payroll for team of salaried and hourly employees.
  • Established and maintained automated and manual accounting records, post receipts and turn-ins and performed dues-ins and dues-outs accounting.
  • Helped company move to paperless system and save substantial printing costs.
  • Compiled and reported on expense data to aid in budget planning.
  • Constructed itemized bill listing for internal accounting and office-wide distribution.
  • Collaborated with billing and account management departments to implement corporate collection policies in accordance with cross-functional objectives.
  • Gathered data and uncovered fraud, embezzlement or liabilities during auditing procedures.
  • Reduced processing bottlenecks through key workflow updates.

Accounting Supervisor

Olympus Best Western
Salt Lake City, UT
03.1995 - 01.1997
  • Provided administrative support to upper management via drafting official company correspondence, typing, filing and overseeing data entry of accounts payable, receivable and payroll
  • Reconciled daily invoice transactions and entered daily sales into main database
  • Responsible for contacting customers regarding account collections and past due accounts
  • Supervised all night auditors and covered shifts when necessary.
  • Supported annual audits by providing information and answers to auditors.
  • Approved ledger entries by auditing transactions.
  • Assessed accuracy, completeness and integrity of corporate financial records.
  • Contributed financial information to strategic plans and reviews and implemented production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards.
  • Represented clients in interaction with tax authorities and provided knowledgeable litigation support to resolve financial issues.
  • Performed in-depth analysis of business operations, trends and obligations to complete accurate projections.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
  • Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
  • Developed invoicing systems and internal controls to boost billing efficiencies.
  • Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate or personal loans.
  • Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
  • Consolidated business data into actionable metrics to simplify and highlight areas of concern and opportunity.
  • Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
  • Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
  • Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information or raise capital.
  • Invested funds and recommended appropriate dividend issuances based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows.
  • Used hedging to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on company's borrowings.

Accountings Receivable Manager

Olympus Best Western
Salt Lake City, UT
09.1990 - 02.1995
  • Handled activities in accounts receivable
  • All data entry and responsible for negotiating past due accounts
  • Worked with sales department to set up credit accounts with clients and handled complaints in a professional manner.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
  • Coordinated preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
  • Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
  • Analyzed competitors and market trends to facilitate business growth.
  • Coordinated approval or rejection of lines of credit or commercial, real estate or personal loans.
  • Created financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk to business.
  • Consolidated business data into actionable metrics to simplify and highlight areas of concern and opportunity.
  • Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
  • Built financial models to allocate resources, forecast cash and investment needs and make capital budgeting decisions.
  • Recommended new financial and accounting software packages. replacing various non-integrated offerings.
  • Communicated with stockholders or other investors to provide information or raise capital.
  • Invested funds and recommended appropriate dividend issuances based on historical dividend patterns and expected cash flows.
  • Used hedging to mitigate financial risks related to interest rates on company's borrowings.

Education

Schenectady County Community College

Skills

  • Ten key by touch
  • Analytical thinking, planning-Accuracy and Attention to details-Organization and prioritization skills-Problem analysis, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently
  • Tax Preparation
  • Revenue Tracking
  • Financial Statements
  • Document Recordkeeping
  • Business Operations Analysis
  • Payroll Auditing
  • Fixed Assets Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Discrepancy Reconciliation
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Inventory Assessment
  • Payroll Management
  • Accounting Procedures Validation
  • Non-Compliance Assessment
  • Asset Utilization Reports
  • Asset Utilization
  • GAAP Accounting Practices
  • Information Systems Examination
  • Financial and Regulatory Consulting
  • Personnel Recordkeeping Review
  • Cash Analysis
  • Financial Statements Review
  • Tax Liabilities
  • Business Operations and Forecasting
  • Extravagance and Fraud Detection
  • Reliability and Integrity Improvement
  • Inventory Verification
  • Operational and Ad-Hoc Reporting
  • Amortization Valuation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
  • Stock Valuation
  • Accounting Records Analysis
  • Investigation Scope Determinations
  • Negotiable Securities
  • Financial Projections
  • Financial Controls

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Salary Range

$118000/yr - $194000/yr

Timeline

Accounting Specialist - University of Utah Physics and Astronomy
09.2011 - 06.2016
Administrative Assistant - University of Utah KUED
08.2010 - 09.2011
Contracts Compliance Assistant - Catholic Community Service
09.2009 - 06.2010
Administrative assistant - Catholic Community Service
08.2008 - 09.2009
Accounting Clerk - Holiday Inn Express
09.1999 - 09.2001
Accounting Supervisor - Olympus Best Western
03.1995 - 01.1997
Accountings Receivable Manager - Olympus Best Western
09.1990 - 02.1995
Schenectady County Community College - ,

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