Deborah Joseph
Germantown Hills,IL
Summary
Accounts Receivable Manager/Bookkeeper offering strength in account reconciliation and Customer Service. Excellent communicator seeking resolutions with tact and diplomacy. Successful in accounting for sales and receipts of $300,000 monthly. Previous experience of 20+ years as bookkeepers for smaller successful businesses.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Manager
Landmark Recreation Center
Peoria, IL
01.2014 - Current
- Compile sales reports for 6 departments averaging $300,000 per month using excel and several customized point of sale systems.
- Audit employee cash drawers and prepare bank deposits. . Maintain cash on hand for multiple departments. Established internal controls and policies for handling cash and sales in coordination with department and general managers.
- Track daily deposits of multiple credit card accounts and cash accounts for end of month balancing. Verify discrepancies and resolve clients' billing issues.
- Record, track, and issue payouts of banquet deposits and service charges. Apply sales receipts across multiple departments.
- Reconcile daily Sales and Deposits ledger and verified proper posting. Verify vendor payments and coding for entry into Accounts Payable.
Bookkeeper
Ralph's Floor Fashions
Washington, IL
01.2004 - 02.2012
- Full charge bookkeeper responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll using custom software.
- Compiled, coded, and processed all incoming receivables and payables.
- Maintained checking and saving accounts for business. Reconciled bank and credit card statements monthly. Audited and reduced banking fees as contracts expired.
- Completed payroll and subcontractor payments weekly. Submitted Quarterly tax forms. Assist CPA with end of year adjustments, W2's, 1099's, and Taxes.
- Completed and filed Illinois Sales Tax Reports.
- Customer Service regarding complaints on products and services. Light collection calls resulting in payment plans or lien placements. Negotiated payment plans and extensions with vendors.
- Successfully coordinated with purchasing to reduce costs by combining orders and reducing fees.
Bookkeeper
Bixby Eye Center
Peoria, IL
02.2000 - 02.2004
- Full charge bookkeeper responsible for accounts receivables, accounts payables, and payroll using custom software, Excel, and Quickbooks.
- Compiled, coded, and processed all incoming receivables and payables.
- Maintained checking and saving accounts for business. Reconciled bank and credit card statements monthly.
- Completed payroll bi weekly. Submitted Quarterly tax forms. Assist CPA with end of year adjustments, W2's, 1099's, and Taxes.
- Illinois Sales Tax Reports
- Monthly, Quarterly, and yearly financial reports. Assist CPA with end of year adjustments and Federal and State taxes.
- Customer Service regarding complaints on products and services. Light collection calls resulting in payment plans or forwarded to collection company. Negotiated payment plans and extensions with vendors.
- Successfully worked with Medicare and insurance companies correcting errors and collecting payments.
- Researched and assisted in refinancing mortgages. Assisted in purchasing and financing in house lens lab.
Education
Accounting And Business Management
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL12.1989
Skills
- Business Relationship Management
- Validation of Discrepancies
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Delinquent Accounts Monitoring
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- General Office Functions
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Manager
Landmark Recreation Center
01.2014 - Current
Bookkeeper
Ralph's Floor Fashions
01.2004 - 02.2012
Bookkeeper
Bixby Eye Center
02.2000 - 02.2004
Accounting And Business Management
Illinois Central College
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