Organized and dependable accounting professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Acknowledged for integrity, quick-learning ability, meticulous attention to detail, and resourceful nature.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
REV Federal Credit Union
Member Accounting Processor
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
Accurately enter, track, and process incoming and outgoing wire payments
Process returned 5-15 checks and 20-50 share draft payments for members daily
Assist branch and contact center employees with accounting related questions to assist members
Generate wire reports for finance department.
Contribute to overall team success by consistently meeting or exceeding performance metrics for quality and productivity
U.S. Bank
Quality Analyst
08.2020 - 08.2022
Job overview
U.S. Bank, Marshall, MN | August 2020 – August 2022
• Ensured compliance with internal and regulatory standards and procedures
• Monitored and evaluated quality of work of Cash Applications,
Disbursements Control, and Payment Adjustments to identify inaccuracies
and control deviations
• Wrote and updated 20 QA test scripts to align with controls and procedures
• Analyzed 1-4 reports for each QA test in Excel using VLOOKUP and
PivotTables
• Meticulously reviewed and published 16-20 tests per month
• Collaborated with 7 QA team members to cross-train and assist with testing and ad hoc projects to ensure deadlines were met
Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints in a timely manner, demonstrating commitment to exceptional service.
U.S. Bank
Accounting Specialist
01.2019 - 08.2020
Job overview
Reviewed over 325 customer ACH authorization forms per month at 99.75% accuracy
Collaborated with team of 8 Accounting Specialists to research payments
Created batches to post checks, wires, and ACH payments to lease and loan contracts
Ran and validated payments-collected reports and wired money to syndicated parties
Researched and replied timely and professionally to a variety of internal and external emails related to Cash Applications
Analyzed payment and batch reports along with deposit reports to complete end-of-day balancing
Cross-trained in Disbursements Control and assisted in initiating wire payments.
Heidi Swanson Photography
Owner and Photographer
12.2011 - 04.2020
Job overview
Founded successful wedding and portrait photography business
Scheduled, planned, and executed photo sessions and events for clients
Created competitively priced photo packages to meet client needs, and to generate profit
Cultivated relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and referrals
Marketed business with traditional and social media.
U.S. Bank
Sales Tax Associate
03.2005 - 05.2011
Job overview
Prepared, filed, and paid 15 different state and local sales tax returns each month
Reviewed and maintained sales tax exemption certificates for all taxing jurisdictions
Completed business license filings
Researched state and local tax laws to update internal tax matrix
Provided support to Sales, Documentation, Customer Service, and Collections for all sales and use tax questions
Developed procedures to review leases for tax application and trained team members to execute these procedures
Trained team members how to prepare and file taxes and to analyze internal audit reports
Streamlined tax preparation processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in filing returns