Ikenna Chukwuma
Bay Shore
Summary
Capable Accounting Assistant skillful in data collection and analysis with meticulous eye for detail. Known for strong general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and audit support. Expertise in job-related software. Hard-working and proactive with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6063
6063
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Junior Accountant
Undue Medical Debt
Long Island City
06.2024 - Current
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports for management review.
- Reconciled bank statements to maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting procedures.
- Maintained organized financial documentation for audits and compliance.
- Utilized accounting software to input and track financial transactions.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Provided support for accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice processing and payment posting.
- Performed account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations.
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients, and account holders.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Europastry
02.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by working closely with colleagues across departments to ensure efficient information exchange and collaboration on financial matters.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company guidelines through regular audits of financial documents and record-keeping practices.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Collaborated with sales teams to address billing discrepancies and resolve client disputes promptly.
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
- Increased efficiency of the collections process by implementing new strategies and procedures for tracking delinquent accounts.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Beyer Graphics Inc
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Maintained detailed records of all billing activities in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Ensured timely application of cash receipts by reconciling daily bank deposits to customer accounts, maintaining accurate account records.
Grocery Shopper
Amazon
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Loaded and unloaded orders at customer's homes or locations.
- Prioritized order processing based on urgency, optimizing workflow to accommodate same-day deliveries.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of store layouts, enabling efficient navigation and product retrieval.
- Reviewed customer orders closely to locate desired items and checked app regularly to identify changes.
- Safely and securely loaded items to prevent damage during transport.
Student Assistant
Buffalo State College
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked directly with university police to respond to reports and calls across campus.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
Education
MBA -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTBachelor of Science - Economics
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NYHigh School Diploma -
Bay Shore Senior High School
Bay Shore, NYSkills
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Oracle
- Attention to Detail
- Workload Management
- Data Analysis
- Financial research
- Statement Review
- Investigative research
- Information gathering and analysis
- Dispute Resolution
- Precision and Accuracy
- Collections
- Team-oriented
- Dependable
- Performance-driven
- Account Reconciliation
- Ramp
- AP Management
- A/R Management
- Data entry
- Sage Intaact
- SharePoint
- Teamwork
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Compliance
- Cross-Department Collaboration
Languages
English
Timeline
Junior Accountant
Undue Medical Debt
06.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Europastry
02.2022 - Current
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Beyer Graphics Inc
06.2021 - 01.2022
Grocery Shopper
Amazon
09.2020 - 05.2021
Student Assistant
Buffalo State College
02.2019 - 06.2020
MBA -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
SUNY Buffalo State
High School Diploma -
Bay Shore Senior High School