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Drew Parker

Apple Valley,MN

Summary

Knowledgeable accounting professional who is successful at revamping and strengthening financial controls, reorganizing processes and simplifying procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy of accounting records. Proficient in Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains and Excel.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Manager

Dart Transit Company
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of invoices for multiple companies.
  • Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
  • Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication of company policies.
  • Managed accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate and on time payments.
  • Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for my team members.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks.

Senior Accountant

Dart Express
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
  • Handled month-end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Accountant

W.D. Forbes Co., Inc
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Organized office systems to maximize efficiency and completeness of records.
  • Used Microsoft Dynamics SL spreadsheets to track accounting information and produce charts.
  • Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth and assets.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions.
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.

Accountant

JAX REALTY LLC
01.2021 - 07.2021
  • Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating monthly, quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits and money logs.
  • Created accurate recordkeeping processes, effectively reducing financial inconsistencies.

Care Consultant

PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATES
10.2012 - 08.2018
  • Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers.
  • Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages.
  • Maintain and update filing, inventory, mailing, and database systems, either manually or using computers.
  • Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.
  • Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
  • Review files, records, and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications.

Allied Trade Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2010 - 08.2012
  • Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary.
  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
  • Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
  • Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments, using processes such as gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, resistance welding, and submerged arc welding.
  • Maintained fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Awarded Army Achievement Medal.
  • Received Honorable Discharge.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Valhalla, NY
12.2020

High School Diploma -

APPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Apple Valley, MN
06.2007

Skills

  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Attention to Detail
  • Bookkeeping
  • Expertise in Accounting software including, Microsoft Dynamics, Great Plains & Quickbooks
  • Self-motivated Professional
  • Work Ethic
  • Accounts Payables and Receivables
  • Team Oversight
  • Financial research

Timeline

Accounts Payable Manager

Dart Transit Company
01.2024 - 06.2024

Senior Accountant

Dart Express
06.2023 - 12.2023

Accountant

W.D. Forbes Co., Inc
07.2021 - 06.2023

Accountant

JAX REALTY LLC
01.2021 - 07.2021

Care Consultant

PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATES
10.2012 - 08.2018

Allied Trade Specialist

UNITED STATES ARMY
06.2010 - 08.2012

Associate of Science - Accounting

WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

APPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
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