Karen Bruyette
Ocoee
Summary
Accounting professional with extensive experience in accounts payable and receivable management at JA Edwards of America. Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, bank reconciliation, and problem-solving in fast-paced environments. Skilled in vendor relationship management, compliance assurance, and accurate payment processing. Proficient in account reconciliation, payroll, and expense tracking, with a strong understanding of accounting standards and procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Clerk
JA Edwards of America
Orlando
02.2021 - Current
- Oversee processing of vendor invoices and uphold precision in accounts payable documentation.
- Generate and distribute customer invoices; monitor payments and reconcile accounts receivable.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Evaluate and execute sales commission pay according to performance metrics and established commission structures; guarantee precision and prompt reporting for payroll processing.
- Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
- Manage general ledger through accurate posting of journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
- Support internal audits by maintaining documentation, and verifying compliance with accounting standards.
- Assist in payroll preparation and employee record management.
- Communicate with vendors regarding billing discrepancies and payments.
- Support audits by organizing documentation and financial statements.
- Process invoices, payments, and statements in a timely manner.
- Process both outgoing and incoming payments and invoices.
- Assist with the preparation of month-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
- Complete daily bank deposits.
Bookkeeper
Acorn Stairlifts
Orlando
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable.
- Processed payroll and reconciled monthly financial statements.
- Maintained vendor relationships and ensured timely payments.
- Laid off due to COVID-19
Accounts Payable Clerk
Exotic Car Transport
Ocoee
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Processed vendor invoices, purchase orders, and payment approvals.
- Supported month-end close and maintained vendor files.
- Assisted in preparing financial documentation for management review.
- Company closed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Accounting
Penn Foster College
Scranton, PASkills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoice Processing & Billing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Sales Commission Calculations & Payroll Support
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Internal Controls & Auditing
- Accounting Software Proficiency (QuickBooks, Excel, etc)
- Vendor management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Month-end reports
- Invoice processing
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Accounting Clerk
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting Clerk
JA Edwards of America
02.2021 - Current
Bookkeeper
Acorn Stairlifts
06.2019 - 07.2020
Accounts Payable Clerk
Exotic Car Transport
04.2017 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Accounting
Penn Foster College