James Baumgartner
Barrington,IL
Summary
Motivated accountant proficient in ms office and accounting software. Bringing several years of hands-on experience managing payroll functions and maintaining accounts payable and receivable. Independent and self-motivated team player possessing outstanding mathematics and analytical abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Accountant
Supreme Lobster and Seafood Co.
Villa Park, IL
02.2014 - Current
- Reviewed and reconciled financial statements and general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
- Managed accounts receivable and payable cycles, including invoicing customers, preparing checks, entering payments into the system, reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards.
- Performed month-end closing procedures such as journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations.
- Coordinated audits by external auditors; prepared audit schedules and responded to auditor inquiries in a timely manner.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
Restaurant Waiter
Chili's Restaurant
Deer Park, IL
03.2013 - 02.2014
- Demonstrated up-selling techniques when appropriate to increase restaurant sales.
- Verified that prepared food met all standards for quality and quantity before serving it to customers.
- Resolved customer complaints in a polite manner according to company policy.
- Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Illinois State University
Normal, ILSome College (No Degree) - Accounting
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, ILSkills
- General Ledger Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Expense Tracking
- Payroll Processing
- MS Office Suite
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
General Accountant
Supreme Lobster and Seafood Co.
02.2014 - Current
Restaurant Waiter
Chili's Restaurant
03.2013 - 02.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
Illinois State University
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
William Rainey Harper College
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