Karen Baker
Belcamp
Summary
With a proven track record at Auro Hotels, I excel in bank and account reconciliations, enhancing financial accuracy through streamlined processes. My leadership in managing audits and fostering team productivity demonstrates my expertise in finance and exceptional customer service skills, significantly reducing discrepancies and ensuring seamless interdepartmental collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Auro Hotels
04.2012 - Current
- Manage banking reconciliations
- Manage credit card reconciliations
- Manage posting and collection for parking revenue of $40,000-$50,000 per month
- Manage billing and payments for account receivable accounts.
- Streamlined month-end closing procedures resulting in reduced processing time without compromising accuracy or completeness of the reports generated.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Managed successful audits by collaborating effectively with internal and external auditors.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by implementing streamlined accounting processes and procedures.
- Coordinated efforts between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy in interdepartmental transactions recording and proper cost allocation.
- Contributed to successful external audits, preparing all necessary documentation and facilitating auditor inquiries.
Office Manager
Alsco, Inc.
05.1993 - 11.2011
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
- Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
- Served as a liaison between upper management and staff members, facilitating open channels of communication to address concerns or issues promptly.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
- Supported department heads in accomplishing their goals through diligent administrative assistance such as report generation and data entry.
- Contributed to workplace safety by ensuring compliance with established emergency protocols and conducting regular equipment inspections.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
- Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Over saw the accounting staff for collections and billing.
- Over saw the accounts payable staff for processing timely invoices.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Gaston College
Gaston, N.C.Skills
- Journal entries
- Bank reconciliation
- AP and AR management
- Account reconciliation
- Audits
- General ledger accounting
- Invoicing
- Payment collection
- Bank account reconciliations
- Finance
- Collections
- Accounts receivable management
- Month-end reporting
- Audit coordination
2015 Internal Audit Award (Auro Hotels)
Passing all the internal audits since being with the company.
A finalist in the Administrator Service Champion of the Year 2015.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Auro Hotels
04.2012 - Current
Office Manager
Alsco, Inc.
05.1993 - 11.2011
No Degree - Accounting And Finance
Gaston College
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