Jennifer Mihic
Franklin,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
New World Imports Inc
Nashville, TN
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting policies and procedures.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss company's financial performance.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Evaluated internal control systems to ensure adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing processes and procedures and suggest improvements when necessary.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
- Provided guidance on taxes such as income tax returns, sales tax returns.
- Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
- Reviewed general ledger accounts for accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
Staff Accountant
Robert Half
Cool Springs, TN
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Analyzed existing accounting processes to recommend improvements in efficiency or effectiveness.
- Participated in special projects as needed.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
- Substantiated financial transactions by auditing related documents.
- Gathered banking transactions via statements, recorded activity in Excel format and reconciled balances.
- Researched and implemented best practices to improve audit results.
- Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.
AP Accountant
Bluff City Materials
Bartlett, IL
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Ensured proper documentation was maintained for all transactions including audit trails.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Monitored vendor compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Processed payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payment requests.
- Communicated effectively with internal departments regarding invoice processing and payment status.
- Maintained effective communication with external auditors during annual audits.
- Provided technical assistance to other members of the accounting team as needed.
- Assisted in developing new policies and procedures related to accounts payable operations.
- Reconciled discrepancies between accounts payable ledger and general ledger.
- Reviewed vendor statements to ensure all invoices were accounted for correctly.
- Generated weekly check runs to ensure timely payment of vendors.
- Prepared 1099 forms for year end filing requirements.
- Developed a system to streamline the invoice approval process resulting in improved efficiency.
- Maintained accounts payable records and verified accuracy of vendor invoices.
- Audited expense reports submitted by employees for reimbursement purposes.
- Conducted regular reviews of aged payables balances for accuracy and completeness.
- Provided guidance and training to new staff members in Accounts Payable procedures.
- Developed relationships with vendors by providing prompt payment services.
- Performed monthly reconciliations of vendor statements against internal records.
- Investigated any irregularities or discrepancies in financial documentation prior to processing payments.
AP Accountant
Polynt Composites
Carpentersville, IL
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Monitored vendor compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Processed payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payment requests.
- Communicated effectively with internal departments regarding invoice processing and payment status.
- Reconciled discrepancies between accounts payable ledger and general ledger.
- Reviewed vendor statements to ensure all invoices were accounted for correctly.
- Maintained accounts payable records and verified accuracy of vendor invoices.
- Drafted correspondence related to accounts payable matters such as vendor disputes or late payments.
- Conducted regular reviews of aged payables balances for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained accurate records of vendor agreements including contracts, terms and conditions.
- Provided guidance and training to new staff members in Accounts Payable procedures.
- Developed relationships with vendors by providing prompt payment services.
- Reconciled vendor accounts and resolved discrepancies.
- Collaborated with other departments such as Purchasing, Receiving, and Treasury, as needed.
- Processed incoming invoices in a timely manner according to company policy.
- Researched supplier inquiries regarding invoice payments or discrepancies.
- Reviewed and verified invoices for accuracy prior to payment.
AP Accountant
Rosati Group
Warrenville, IL
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Ensured proper documentation was maintained for all transactions including audit trails.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Monitored vendor compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Processed payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy prior to processing payment requests.
- Analyzed financial data and generated reports to support decision making processes.
- Reconciled discrepancies between accounts payable ledger and general ledger.
- Reviewed vendor statements to ensure all invoices were accounted for correctly.
- Generated weekly check runs to ensure timely payment of vendors.
- Prepared 1099 forms for year end filing requirements.
- Maintained accounts payable records and verified accuracy of vendor invoices.
- Drafted correspondence related to accounts payable matters such as vendor disputes or late payments.
- Posted journal entries related to Accounts Payable transactions.
- Conducted regular reviews of aged payables balances for accuracy and completeness.
- Generated reports as needed for management review and analysis.
- Maintained accurate records of vendor agreements including contracts, terms and conditions.
- Prepared weekly check runs for approval and signature.
- Developed relationships with vendors by providing prompt payment services.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06-1990
Skills
- Closing procedures
- Bank account reconciliations
- Tax law knowledge
- Invoicing
- GAAP knowledge
- Financial Auditing
- Process Improvement
- Account Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Quickbooks
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Reporting
- Collections
- Forecasting
- Bookkeeping
- AP and AR management
- Statement Review
- General ledger accounting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Data Analysis
- General Ledger Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial statement preparation
- Bank Reconciliation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting Manager
New World Imports Inc
11.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
Robert Half
03.2021 - 11.2022
AP Accountant
Bluff City Materials
07.2020 - 03.2021
AP Accountant
Polynt Composites
03.2019 - 07.2020
AP Accountant
Rosati Group
08.2018 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
College of DuPage