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Kathleen Kirby

Davenport,Iowa

Summary

Reliable accounting professional with solid administrative background and good understanding of financial operations and practices. Independently handles accounts receivable tasks and billing while providing clerical office support.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Assistant

IBEW Local Union 145
2021.06 - Current
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and union member inquiries.
  • Collect payments and process dues receipts
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Process payroll for the office staff using QuickBooks
  • Contributed to month-end closing procedures by preparing accounting reports for management review.
  • Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Quad Cities International Airport
2020.06 - 2021.06
  • Used Microsoft Dynamics to perform daily accounting tasks
  • Assisted in annual audit preparation, ensuring accurate representation of accounts receivable records and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Collected invoices to be paid and coded the charges to the correct account.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer contact information, enabling effective communication regarding account status and payment inquiries.
  • Reduced outstanding account balances through diligent follow-up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment arrangements with clients.

Reimbursement Processor (Contingent)

John Deere Headquarters
2019.07 - 2020.06
  • Processed complex warranty claims in a timely manner
  • Accurately verified invoices directly related to the information entered in the claim
  • Followed guidelines set by the Company's reimbursement administration
  • Audited system auto-paid claims
  • Supported team members in their tasks, contributing to overall team success.
  • Participated in continuous training initiatives, staying up-to-date on relevant regulations, policies, and best practices within the processing field.

Supervisor

Waterfront Deli
2013.12 - 2019.07
  • Counted all revenues from previous day and made accurate documentation
  • Prepared checks to vendors and reviewed invoices
  • Interviewed and assisted in the hiring process of new associates
  • Trained and developed new employees
  • Operated POS system to input customer orders and print checks
  • Ensured food order is complete and accurate.

Education

Bachelor of Business Degree - Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ILLINOIS
MOLINE, IL
08.2019

Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts -

SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BETTENDORF, IA
05.2017

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Positive Attitude
  • Time Management
  • Data Entry
  • File Organization
  • Administrative Support
  • Payment posting
  • Bank Deposits
  • Financial Reporting
  • Account Reconciliation

Timeline

Office Assistant

IBEW Local Union 145
2021.06 - Current

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Quad Cities International Airport
2020.06 - 2021.06

Reimbursement Processor (Contingent)

John Deere Headquarters
2019.07 - 2020.06

Supervisor

Waterfront Deli
2013.12 - 2019.07

Bachelor of Business Degree - Accounting

UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ILLINOIS

Associate of Arts Degree - Liberal Arts -

SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Kathleen Kirby