Kenna Nicole Walls
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
To obtain a position in an established and successful business where experience, strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills will be fully utilized. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Competent and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant well-versed in accounts payable and receivable management,and payroll. Talented in identifying and correcting errors for impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
Mainspring Compaines
Baton Rouge , LA
01.2024 - Current
- Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
- Assisted with payroll processing by entering employee hours into the system.
- Entered data into accounting software programs such as QuickBooks or Foundation Accounting.
- Processed journal entries for accruals, amortization and other adjustments.
- Researched discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, packing slips.
- Provided support to upper management with special projects related to finance or accounting processes.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving disputes.
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and disbursements.
- Checked figures and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
- Streamlined transactions using automation systems to process payments and invoices.
- Maintained accurate financial records and documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Liaised with vendors and suppliers to negotiate payment terms and resolve billing issues.
- Processed payroll, calculated wages, deductions, and issued paychecks to employees.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Prepared and processed payroll.
- Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
Servpro of Central East Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Completed outbound collection calls and sent emails to encourage customer payment of overdue invoices.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks and credit card transactions.
- Distributed invoices using postal mail, email or digital transmissions.
- Processed customer credit applications for management review to promote increased product sales and growth of customer base.
- Calculated estimated weekly invoicing, prepared and posted payments and followed up on aged receivables.
- Used accounting software to enter and post accounts receivable documents.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.
- Handled bi-weekly payroll services for 50-100 employees.
Registration Clerk
RKM Primary Care
Springfield, LA
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Responded to incoming department phone calls and directed callers to appropriate team members based on need.
- Processed cash, debit and credit card payments for services rendered and printed receipts detailing services.
- Carefully checked insurance information for benefits coverage and input pre-authorization documents into system.
- Contacted insurance carriers to verify coverage, copays and deductible information for patients.
- Worked with nurses and other clinic staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments.
- Explained forms and documents to patients, guardians and family members, distributing copies and confirming comprehension.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines and maintained integrity of hospital policies and procedures.
- Scanned documents and insurance cards to include in patient charts.
- Welcomed patients to facility and assisted with registration sign-in process.
- Advised patients of monies required to be paid prior to services.
Administrative Assistant/ Medical Technician
Comprehensive Occupational Resources
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2007 - 09.2012
- Documented and updated patient data on electronic medical charts, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Monitored medical supply inventory to ensure consistent availability of critical items.
- Adhered to all safety and infection control precautions and regulations.
- Collected specimens for lab testing, practicing aseptic technique to reduce risk of infection.
- Provided medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Performed urinalysis, hematology, chemistry and other testing procedures.
- Processed orders for lab testing and liaised with physicians to review results.
- Provided excellent patient support and care to patients and families.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
Education
Surgical Technology Diploma -
Med Vance Institute
02.2005
Walker High School Walker
05.2000
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Knowledge of basic office equipment, such as computers, scanners, faxes, and copy machines
- QuickBooks
- DocuSign
- Pay clocks Computer Software
- Microsoft Windows XP file management
- Microsoft Office Word
- Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, macros, functions, formulas
- Internet research and travel/event planning
- Completed training classes on Microsoft Excel
- Workplace Applications (HTPro audiometric management program)
- Audiometric Exams
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Quantitative and Qualitative Respirator Fit Testing
- Vaccinations
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse Testing
- Precision and Accuracy
- Relationship Building
- Accounts Payable
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Time Management
- Accounts Receivable
- Creative Problem Solving
- Financial Calculation and Analysis
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Customer Relations
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Purchase Orders
- Personal Bookkeeping
- Handling Confidential Materials
- Expense Reports
- Word Processing
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Vendor Record Management
- Critical Thinking
- Inventory Management
- Departmental Collaboration
- Account Auditing
- State Regulation Compliance
- Administrative Support
- Bookkeeping operations
- Invoice Verification
- General Ledger Entries
- Invoicing and Billing
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Purchase Order Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Data Processing
- Payroll Processing
- MS Office
- Collections and invoice processing
- Invoice Processing
- Quickbooks
- Payroll operations
- Payment Processing
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Journal Entries
- Strong Communication Skills
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Mainspring Compaines
01.2024 - Current
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Clerk
Servpro of Central East Baton Rouge
01.2020 - 01.2024
Registration Clerk
RKM Primary Care
05.2018 - 12.2019
Administrative Assistant/ Medical Technician
Comprehensive Occupational Resources
01.2007 - 09.2012
Surgical Technology Diploma -
Med Vance Institute
Walker High School Walker
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