KAREN FITZSIMMONS
Finance Clerk
Saint Clairsville,OH
Summary
Dedicated Accounts Payable and Accounting clerk skilled in managing vendor relationships and processing payables with precision. Known for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining accuracy in financial transactions, contributing to a streamlined operation and enhanced client satisfaction.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Payable/Insurance Verification Specialist
Valley Hospice
Rayland, OH
03.2023 - 08.2026
- Processed payables to ensure timely vendor payments and maintain positive relationships
- Followed up with vendor statements
- Cut checks weekly
- Verified insurance for our hospice referrals
- Processed authorizations for commercial insurances
- Maintained excellent customer service with vendors.
Caretaker
Myself
Martins Ferry, OH
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Took care of terminally ill brother
- Paid bills, banking and paperwork.
- General Cleaning
- Provided love and care
Account Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Ogden Newspaper
Wheeling, WV
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Processed payables and issued checks weekly to ensure timely vendor payments
- Processed Account receivables to proper accounts
- Made daily bank deposits
- Maintained excellent customer service
Accounting Clerk
Belmont Housing Authority
Martins Ferry, OH
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Processed invoices and payments using accounting software to ensure timely financial transactions.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports, enhancing clarity and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, improving supplier relationships and accuracy.
- Implemented filing system for financial documents, increasing efficiency in document retrieval and management.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
Accounting Clerk
ERB Electric
Bridgeport, OH
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to maintain strong financial relationships and efficient cash flow.
- Cut checks weekly
- Processed construction orders for billing
- Answered phone and took verbal orders over the phone
- Maintained excellent customer relations
Property Manager
Classic A Properties
Powhatan Point, OH
02.2010 - 04.2013
- Reviewed and evaluated applicant applications
- Annual recertifications in a timely manner
- Evicted tenants in a legal manner
- Maintained curbside appeal
- Managed two apartment complexes
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH06-2013
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH06-2013
Skills
- Excellent Customer Service
- Task prioritization
- Claims processing
- HIPAA regulations
- Insurance verification
- Accounts payable processing
- Workflow optimization
- Team player
Timeline
Account Payable/Insurance Verification Specialist
Valley Hospice
03.2023 - 08.2026
Caretaker
Myself
06.2020 - 08.2021
Account Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk
Ogden Newspaper
05.2018 - 09.2020
Accounting Clerk
Belmont Housing Authority
01.2017 - 03.2018
Accounting Clerk
ERB Electric
05.2013 - 07.2016
Property Manager
Classic A Properties
02.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance
Belmont College
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Belmont College