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Karen Langley

Lagrangeville,MI

Summary

Over 19 years in Accounting and Customer Service Management, seeking a full-time position as an Accounts Payables Specialists; Accounts Receivables or Bookkeeper, fully qualified for all positions.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Smart Mouth Foods
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Managed banking reconciliations.
  • Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
  • Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Created and maintained financial databases for data entry, tracking and reporting.

Finance Manager

WhatCounts
07.2008 - 02.2022
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.

Accounting Software Consultant

Emerald TC
02.2005 - 02.2008
  • Performed software demonstrations for potential clients, highlighting strengths of [Product or Service].
  • Served as primary liaison between software customers and development team, relating feedback and concerns for future patch cycles.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
  • Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
  • Offered input for complex documents to support client-ready final versions.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Customer Service Manager

TapeTech Tool
02.2003 - 02.2005
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques.
  • Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy.

Operations Customer Service Specialist

Bull's Eye Brands
02.2001 - 02.2003
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
  • Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Responded to customer requests, offering excellent support and tailored recommendations to address needs.
  • Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.

Information Systems Analyst

Ames Taping Tool Systems
01.1996 - 01.2001
  • Trained users and supported variety of problems with hardware and software.
  • Planned and designed system improvements to meet changing demands.
  • Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
  • Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Accounts Payable Specialist

IJ Atlanta Foodservice
01.1992 - 06.1996
  • Held several positions here - Office Manager; Purchasing Agent: Personnel Administrator: Accounts Payable Manager

Loan Operations Manager

Bank South, NA
09.1980 - 12.1991

Supervised eleven employees involved with all levels od loan operations. Installment Loan Analyst - Responsible for testing and implementation of updates to the Installment Loan System.

Education

High School Diploma -

LaGrange SR High School, Lagrange GA, La Grange, GA
08.1978
  • Continuing Education Accounting

Skills

  • Customer Service Optimization
  • Microsoft Office
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Customer Data Confidentiality
  • Oversee Administrative Functions
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Bank Deposits
  • Process Transactions
  • Customer Experience
  • Administrative and Office Support

Additional Information

Efficient in: Microsoft Office; Mas 90: Mas 200; Net Suites; Quick Books

Timeline

Accounting Manager - Smart Mouth Foods
02.2022 - 06.2023
Finance Manager - WhatCounts
07.2008 - 02.2022
Accounting Software Consultant - Emerald TC
02.2005 - 02.2008
Customer Service Manager - TapeTech Tool
02.2003 - 02.2005
Operations Customer Service Specialist - Bull's Eye Brands
02.2001 - 02.2003
Information Systems Analyst - Ames Taping Tool Systems
01.1996 - 01.2001
Accounts Payable Specialist - IJ Atlanta Foodservice
01.1992 - 06.1996
Loan Operations Manager - Bank South, NA
09.1980 - 12.1991
LaGrange SR High School, Lagrange GA - High School Diploma,
Karen Langley