ILHAN GURASE
Lakeville,MN
Summary
Experienced accounting and office administration specialist skilled in managing accounts payable and receivable processes. Expertise in invoicing, payment reconciliation, and effective communication with customers and vendors. Proficient in Microsoft Office and recordkeeping, with a strong focus on high-volume administrative tasks.
Overview
2
2
Languages
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist & Office Administrator
Commercial Transload of Minnesota
07.2023 - Current
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while maintaining accurate financial and billing records.
- Prepare, verify, and submit customer invoices, verify discounts, and reconcile remittance information to posted payments.
- Review vendor invoices, match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents, audit sales tax, and code invoices accurately.
- Review accounts receivable aging reports and customer statements to identify unpaid balances and posting issues.
- Communicate with customers regarding past-due invoices, payment discrepancies, and other billing concerns.
- Process new vendor information, including W-9 documentation, and maintain professional vendor relationships.
- Perform daily data entry to track customer loads and warehouse inventory and set up new customers in company software.
- Use Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and internal software to support accounting and office administration.
Manager Assistant / Cashier
Franklin Market
04.2019 - 07.2023
- Supported daily store operations, inventory control, supplier selection, ordering, pricing, and product availability.
- Implemented cash-control procedures, balanced registers, prepared bank deposits, and reviewed transactions for accuracy.
- Prepared vendor checks, verified incoming products, and maintained supplier and inventory records.
- Delivered customer service in a fast-paced environment while supporting store organization and operations.
Administrative Assistant
Minnesota Quality Care Inc.
12.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided administrative support through data entry, customer communication, appointment scheduling, filing, and document management.
- Managed multi-line phones, email, mail, fax communications, office supplies, and reception-area operations.
- Maintained and updated records, spreadsheets, and paper files for accurate and accessible documentation.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Lakeville North High School
Lakeville, MN06.2017
Skills
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Invoicing
- Billing
- Payment Reconciliation
- AR Aging
- Vendor Management
- Customer Account Support
- Inventory Tracking
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Recordkeeping
- Office Administration
LANGUAGES
Somali: Native
English: Native
Timeline
Accounting Specialist & Office Administrator
Commercial Transload of Minnesota
07.2023 - Current
Manager Assistant / Cashier
Franklin Market
04.2019 - 07.2023
Administrative Assistant
Minnesota Quality Care Inc.
12.2017 - 03.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Lakeville North High School