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James Clark

Green Bay,WI

Summary

Experienced Accountant with a collaborative and business-minded approach. Adept at managing financial, auditing, and reporting processes in compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Skilled in Word, Excel, and Access, with proficiency in QuickBooks and Great Plains Accounting. Expertise in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll Processing (including Quarterly and Annual Reporting), General Ledger, and Financial Statement preparation. Background in Customer Service before 2011 provides versatility to transition into an administrative role. Professional project management specialist known for delivering impactful results, streamlining project workflows, coordinating complex projects, achieving strategic goals, and fostering team collaboration through effective communication skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Project Specialist

Robert Half
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed Accounts Receivables valued over $800,000 using prioritization and analytical skills to ensure accurate and balanced monthly reconciliation reports.
  • Entered Established Quotes, Posted Cash Receipts, Created Project Setup, Project Change Orders, Margin analysis and Project Updates.
  • Worked weekly on Accounts Receivable Collections
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures

Accountant

Assisted Living by Hillcrest
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Monthly General Ledger Entries, Imported Accounts Receivable Data from Nursing Program into Sage.
  • Prepared Financial Statements with 8 locations and Bank Reconciliations

Payroll Processor

Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Bi-weekly timesheet review - Processed over 300 employees every period.
  • Maintained/Updated Employee Insurance and Garnishments
  • Identified processes to improve efficiency

Accounts Receivable - Cash Receipts

BCS Enterprises, Inc
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Processed daily cash receipts
  • Adjusted Customer's accounts for Discounts and Promotional Allowances
  • Maintained Employee Files for Deductions and Garnishments
  • Covered while staff was on Maternity Leave

Accounts Receivable - Trade Specialist

Treehouse Foods, LLC
01.2011 - 09.2021
  • Adjusted Customer accounts for promotional purchases.
  • Setup Vendor Accounts to process 3rd Party Promotions
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures for New Employees

General Ledger Accountant

Bay Industries Inc
09.2001 - 12.2010
  • Managed month-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts to maintain data integrity and accuracy.
  • Analyzed financial discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to enhance reporting accuracy.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive documentation for accounting procedures and policies.

Education

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids, IA

Skills

  • Documentation management
  • Effective project scope articulation
  • Proficient in scheduling
  • Project execution
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Relationship building
  • Detail-oriented
  • Multitasking
  • Team collaboration
  • Phone and email etiquette

Work Availability

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Timeline

Accounts Receivable Project Specialist

Robert Half
05.2024 - 04.2025

Accountant

Assisted Living by Hillcrest
11.2023 - 02.2024

Payroll Processor

Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin
07.2022 - 07.2023

Accounts Receivable - Cash Receipts

BCS Enterprises, Inc
01.2022 - 04.2022

Accounts Receivable - Trade Specialist

Treehouse Foods, LLC
01.2011 - 09.2021

General Ledger Accountant

Bay Industries Inc
09.2001 - 12.2010

Associate of Arts - Accounting

Kirkwood Community College