Kelly Murray
New Lenox,IL
Summary
Dynamic professional with the drive to succeed in any task or role assigned. Flexible and seasoned for navigating professional challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Marian Catholic High School
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
Accounting Manager
The Cary Company
01.2003 - 12.2023
- Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Developed and implemented various procedures to improve accounting process.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve accurate and prompt financial reporting.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst, ILSkills
- Flexibility across diverse positions
- Adaptability to change
- Innovative process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Strong organizational skills
- Highly effective in stressful environments
Timeline
Teacher
Marian Catholic High School
09.2024 - 12.2025
Accounting Manager
The Cary Company
01.2003 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Elmhurst College