Ellen Vaught
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Meticulous accounting professional bringing 30 years of experience in strategic planning, customer relationship management and account reconciliation. Analytical professional committed to accurately evaluating, recording and presenting financial data.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Lockton Companies
12.2012 - Current
- Reconciles and verifies statements received from insurance companies for accuracy
- Acts as the liaison between Lockton associates and contract markets to research and resolve discrepancies
- Reconciles and balances premium Payables General Ledger Monthly
- Ensures accurate and timely payment of premiums to carriers
- Proactively monitors carrier accounts to identify and successfully resolve billing discrepancies, unpaid items and reconciliation problems
- Ensures timely collection and recording of return premiums from the carriers
Bookkeeper
R.W. Vaught Technical Services
05.1999 - 09.2011
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Enhanced cash flow management through timely invoicing and collection of outstanding receivables.
- Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
- Reduced errors in financial reporting by conducting thorough reviews and ensuring accurate data entry.
Staff Accountant
J.C. Nichols Company
06.1992 - 12.1998
- Ensured timely completion of month-end close procedures for efficient financial statement preparation.
- Identified discrepancies in financial records, resolving issues promptly to maintain integrity of financial data.
- Maintained accuracy in general ledger accounts by performing thorough account analysis and reconciliation.
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing more effective methods for data entry and recordkeeping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05.1999
Skills
- Invoice Processing
- Microsoft Excel Expertise
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Accounts Payable Software
- Adaptability
- Customer Service Orientation
- Data Entry Accuracy
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork Abilities
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Lockton Companies
12.2012 - Current
Bookkeeper
R.W. Vaught Technical Services
05.1999 - 09.2011
Staff Accountant
J.C. Nichols Company
06.1992 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Missouri - Kansas City
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