Jeri Klein
Dickinson,TX
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. Detailed Client Accounting Specialist with 18 years of hands-on experience assisting with handling various accounting duties and procedures. Well-educated in Bank reconciliation, financial preparation and Accounts receivable. Innovative collaborator focused on adding value through measurable outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Client Accounting Specialist
Associa Houston Community Management Services
Houston, TX
03.2006 - Current
- Accounts Payable
- Reviewed, processed and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments for correct documents, entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Financials
- Analyzed financial data to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with accounting principles.
- Create General Ledger codes as needed to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Assisted with the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements to HOA board members. providing transparency and insights into the associations financials health
- Participated in board meetings, presenting financial reports and recommendations to support strategic planning and decision-making
- Training
- Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.
- Trained and mentored junior accountant staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment
- Conduct training sessions for Association Managers to enhance their ability to read and review financial statements
- Provide comprehensive training to Associations managers on managing accounts payable, including invoice submission and approval process
- Instructed association managers on vendor setup and maintenance ensuring efficient and reliable vendor relationships
- Accounts Receivable/Delinquency
- Collaborate whit homeowners to address billing inquiries, resolve disputes, and provide exceptional customer service
- Tax and Audit
- Monitor the status of Tax and Audit Engagement letters
- collaborated with Associations Certified Public Accountants to prepare Federal and Franchise tax returns ensuring accuracy and compliance with tax regulations
- Manage the distribution of Federal and Franchise tax returns for signature, ensured secure storage of signed documents, facilitated mailing of returns, and conducted rigorous monitoring to guarantee the timely filing of all returns in compliance with tax regulations
- assist the associations Certified Public Accountants with annual audits and ensured compliance with HOA bylaws and state regulations, maintaining accurate and organized financial documentation
- Budgets
- assisted Association Managers and Board members with annual budget planning and forecasting, analyzing historical data to make informed financials decisions and optimize budgets
- Banking
- Monitored cash activity, prepared cash flow statements and analyzed trends.
- Facilitate weekly banking transfer's to manager operating/reserve accounts within FDIC limits
- Oversee the opening, closing and maintenance of bank accounts and CD's
- Ensure up-to-date signature card information for authorized account access
- Manage board members access to bank accounts
- Proactively monitor bank accounts to maintain compliance with FDIC limits
- General
- Researched, documented, and resolved complex accounting inquiries from internal departments.
- Provided technical guidance on complex accounting issues to staff members.
- Created journal entries as needed to record transactions in the general ledger.
- Assisted with the preparation of internal audits by providing requested documentation.
- Identified discrepancies between actual results and budget and forecast estimates.
- Prepared balance sheet reconciliations for review by management team.
- Verified accuracy of invoices received from vendors prior to payment processing.
- Reconciled bank statements for multiple accounts on a monthly basis.
- Participated in special projects or initiatives as needed in order to meet business objectives.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX05.2007
Skills
- Statement Preparation
- Invoice Processing
- 10-Key Proficiency
- Recordkeeping Skills
- File Management
- C3 Expertise
- Report Preparation
- Account Reconciliation
- Audit Support
- Data Entry
- Invoice Verification
- Invoicing and Billing
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Month-End Documentation
- General Ledger Entries
- Payment Processing
- Attention to Detail
- Financial Reporting
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Microsoft Excel
- Collections and Invoice Processing
- Discrepancy Research
- GL Reconciliation
- Financial Statements
- General Ledger Management
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Statement Preparation
- General Ledger Maintenance
- Journal Entries
- Staff Management
Certification
- Accounting Occupational Certificate - San Jacinto Community College District
- Certificate of Specialization - Accounting Clerk Trainee - San Jacinto Community College District Fall Semester 2005
- Certificate of Technology - Accounting - San Jacinto Community College District
- M-100
Accomplishments
- Associa Financial Forum 2011 inductee
Timeline
Client Accounting Specialist
Associa Houston Community Management Services
03.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
San Jacinto College District
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