Jamie Parker
Macomb,MO
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Echo Wind Farms, showcasing expertise in operations oversight and relationship management. Excelled in strategic planning and financial growth, achieving significant cost savings. Renowned for a strong work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, adept in accounting principles and fostering dependable teams.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
General Beverage
05.2008 - 04.2016
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
- Aided audit preparation efforts by maintaining organized records and promptly addressing auditor inquiries.
- Streamlined vendor payments, ensuring timely financial operations by accurately scheduling and executing payments.
- Fostered positive vendor relations, served as primary contact for vendor inquiries and concerns.
- Reduced processing errors, implemented double-check system for all outgoing payments.
- Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to successful audits by organizing and filing all accounts payable documents.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- 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.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Software.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
Accounting Assistant
Chiron/ Concentra
05.1996 - 04.2016
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
- Facilitated smooth financial audits by maintaining organized records and providing necessary documentation to auditors.
- Processed weekly payroll for over 100 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
- Improved team productivity by organizing and maintaining digital and physical financial records.
- Streamlined accounts receivable processes, improving cash flow with timely billing and collection efforts.
- Improved financial decision-making by providing detailed expense reports and analysis.
- Contributed to cash flow management, monitoring incoming and outgoing transactions.
- Assisted in tax preparation, ensuring accurate and compliant submissions.
- Supported financial strategy development with comprehensive market research and analysis.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to transparent and accurate financial reporting.
- Supported budget planning and forecasting with detailed analysis and data compilation.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by keeping up-to-date with changes in financial law and guidelines.
- Improved stakeholder satisfaction by producing detailed and understandable financial reports.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial reports by meticulously reviewing and reconciling accounts.
- Enhanced accuracy of budget forecasts by analyzing past expenditures and predicting future costs.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
- Strengthened financial operations by conducting bank reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Owner/Operator Echo Wind Farms
Self
06.2000 - Current
- Developed financial forecasts for informed strategic planning.
- Designed training programs, enhancing skills and enabling employee growth.
- Recognized individual contributions to motivate and inspire teams.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, collaboration, and loyalty.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall costs for the business.
- Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Mentored staff members on best practices in customer service and sales techniques, leading to increased performance levels.
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Streamlined operations to improve efficiency, enabling more time to be spent on strategic planning and decisionmaking.
- Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Expanded business into new markets, cond
- Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms.
- Streamlined operational processes to improve efficiency with comprehensive audits and restructuring.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans for revenue growth, focusing on diversification and market expansion.
- Achieved significant cost savings by implementing energy-efficient solutions across company facilities.
- Improved team productivity by introducing innovative project management tools and techniques.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.
- Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
- Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
Education
Associates In Accounting -
Madison Jr College of Business
Madison, WISkills
- Operations oversight
- Relationship management
- Accounting principles
- Documentation and reporting
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer service
- Accurate record keeping
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
General Beverage
05.2008 - 04.2016
Owner/Operator Echo Wind Farms
Self
06.2000 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Chiron/ Concentra
05.1996 - 04.2016
Associates In Accounting -
Madison Jr College of Business
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