Karen Eich
Lake Barrington,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Administration
All Industrial Electric Inc.
Schaumburg, ,IL
11.1989 - 10.2023
- Handled accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payment processing and collection efforts.
- Processed payroll for employees and reported payroll taxes for organization.
- Processed vendor payments, invoices and account statements.
- Optimized cash flow management, leading to improved liquidity for the organization.
- Oversaw employee expense tracking with associated expense verification and credit card reconciliation.
- Successfully negotiated favorable contract terms with suppliers resulting in significant cost reductions without sacrificing quality or service levels.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Successfully negotiated improved insurance coverage at reduced premiums saving company significant expense without sacrificing benefits quality.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Office Manager
McGuire Electric
Lake Zurich, IL
04.1987 - 05.1989
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Provided comprehensive accounting support to company by managing functions like payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and business expense processing.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable and promptly following up on overdue invoices.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MIHigh School Diploma -
St. Johns High School
Benton Harbor MiSkills
- Office Administration
- Administrative Support
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Invoice Processing
- Cash Flow Management
- Expense Tracking
- Processing payments
Timeline
Vice President of Administration
All Industrial Electric Inc.
11.1989 - 10.2023
Office Manager
McGuire Electric
04.1987 - 05.1989
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Lake Michigan College
High School Diploma -
St. Johns High School