Kerisa Walters-Smith
Wappingers Falls,NY
Summary
Diligent and hard-working candidate ready to contribute solid effort as team member. Thorough and highly organized with excellent communication skills. Reliable worker with strong work ethic. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Clerk
Orange County Department Of Social Services
11.2021 - Current
- Review, retrieve, and process documents (e.g., support payments, court orders, cases, etc.).
- Create and identify court orders to establish Non-IVD and IVD cases.
- Adjust, correct, and maintain accounts and ledgers.
Update case information and review audits for calculated
arrearage. - Adjust and consolidate payment histories. Release payments, pull checks, stop payments, and void and disburse escrow funds
to clients. - Request manual checks and maintain spreadsheets for checks.
- Perform financial corrections for processed payment errors.
- Research adjustments, payments posted, and various problems. Input confidential information and provide safety practices when performing data entry and while tracking and identifying case information in the agency’s computer system.
- Answer routine telephone inquiries from clients, attorneys, employers, etc.
- Maintain records of bank deposits, mailings, letters, and reports.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Direct Support Professional
Hudson Valley DDSO
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Direct Support Professional
Community Based Services
05.2018 - 04.2019
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Accounting
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY06.2020
Skills
- Account Reconciliation
- Administrative Support
- Interpersonal Relations
- Clerical Support
- Audit Support
- General Ledger Entries
- Bookkeeping
- Regulatory Compliance
Timeline
Accounting Clerk
Orange County Department Of Social Services
11.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Hudson Valley DDSO
04.2019 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
Community Based Services
05.2018 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Accounting
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
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