Georgia Howe
Mill Creek,WA
Summary
Objective: Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Professional
Robert Half Office Team/Creative Financial
09.2018 - Current
- Enhanced financial accuracy by streamlining accounting procedures and implementing efficient systems.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial reporting through meticulous reconciliation of accounts.
- Ensured timely payments to suppliers by diligently managing accounts payable processes.
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and prompt follow-up on overdue invoices.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Staff Accountant
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
04.2009 - 07.2018
- Analyzed monthly balance sheet accounts for corporate reporting.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations using advanced software proficiencies.
- Collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database.
- Generated reports detailing various metrics and account information.
- Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations for retail division.
- Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss.
- Created new reports to meet reporting and auditing needs
- Established written policies and procedures for accounting tasks
- Responsible for monthly reconciliation of 35 bank accounts
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
- Worked with credit manager and assisted cash application specialists to ensure proper application of customer remittances.
- Researched topics and completed due diligence to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Created new ACH report to improve accuracy and aid Credit Manager in cash forecasting
- Worked with IT to improve and speed up invoice delivery by auto email
- Improved accuracy and timeliness of consignment invoicing by establishing direct internet connection with international customer
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Entered, posted and distributed 300+ invoices and credit memos per month with high level of accuracy.
- Established and documented interstate product transfer policy in compliance with state liquor laws
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Accounting & Finance
University of Washington
Bothell, WA2014
Skills
- Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliations
- Account reconciliation specialist
- Retail Accountant
- Financial reporting specialist
- Superior attention to detail
- Customer relations
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivated professional
- Problem-solving
- Accounts Receivable
- Statement Reconciliation
- General Ledger Accounting
- GAAP Accounting
Software Skills
- AccPac
- Bloyal
- Great Plains
- JDE
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS Powerpoint
- Office 365 E1
- Oracle Netsuite
- Quickbooks
- Sage
Timeline
Accounting Professional
Robert Half Office Team/Creative Financial
09.2018 - Current
Staff Accountant
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
04.2009 - 07.2018
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration/Accounting & Finance
University of Washington
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