Kimberly Elliott
Merrillville,IN
Summary
Accomplished Accountant with a high degree of professionalism and strong problem resolution capabilities. Organized and dependable with excellent customer service experience. Excels at processing high volumes of error-free transactions by maintaining 100% accuracy in processing invoices. Familiar with accounting procedures, processes, and software programs. Proficient with communication, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking and a solid track record of success in accounting and customer service positions. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Merchant and Cashiering Services
University of Chicago
09.2019 - Current
- Accurately post all University Departmental Non-Cash Revenue Deposits to University’s Cashiering System
- Aids and support for Merchant and Cashiering Services team
- Prioritize and monitor help desk tickets and escalate support requests
- Complete daily/monthly reconciliation of University’s deposit account and all other campus bank accounts
- Reconcile bank deposits and withdrawals to Bursar daily deposit spreadsheets and general ledger
- Review and post all campus journal entries and process daily ACH transmittals.
- Post monthly revenue fee booking for American Express, Visa, Master Card and Discover.
Residential Advisor
Franciscan Health
06.2016 - Current
- Utilize therapeutic interventions and demonstrate clinical competency
- Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
- Compile information on residents’ daily activities and input information on daily communication log and in EPIC system
- Accompany and supervise residents during meals
- Inventory and remove items for current and former residents
- Enforce rules and regulations to ensure smooth and orderly operation of dormitory programs
- Mediate interpersonal problems between residents.
- Plan and organized social and educational activities to promote community building and personal development among students
- Establish consistent relationships with students to maintain professional boundaries
- Conduct timely evaluation of student progress to update post-conflict and post-disaster goals aligned with campus expectations
- Respond to student inquiries and concerns, offering support and guidance
- Develop and enforce safety policies and procedures to drive safety and well-being of students
- Monitor student behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies
- Solve grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents
- Develop, implemented and monitored residential policies and procedures
- Mentor and coached students to foster positive relationships and encourage successful academic achievement
- Conduct weekly meetings with students to review goals, address issues and provide support
- Develop and maintain relationships with parents to promote positive living environment for students
- Evaluate student progress to identify areas of improvement and provide feedback
- Promote diversity and inclusion to create welcoming and inclusive living environment for all students
- Facilitate smooth transition of new students into residential program
Capital Asset Accountant
University of Chicago
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Created and monitored system of controls, procedures and forms for recordation of fixed assets
- Made recommendations to management for any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets
- Assigned tag numbers to fixed assets
- Recorded fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in accounting system
- Tracked compilations of project costs into fixed asset accounts and close out those accounts once related project has been completed
- Reconciled balances of fixed asset subsidiary ledger to summary-level account in general ledger
- Calculated depreciation for all fixed assets
- Reviewed and updated detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation
- Investigated potential obsolescence of fixed assets
- Tracked company's expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to capital budget and management authorizations.
Client Accountant
Cicerone Health Solutions
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Balanced daily incoming and outgoing reconciliations
- Prepared accounts payable check and processed weekly check runs
- Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Performed month end account analysis
- Processed 850 – 1100 invoices and generated checks on weekly basis
- Prepared payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements
- Reviewed all company invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Investigated and resolved day –to-day bank issues and inquiries from other business units
- Posted and executed daily and monthly uploads to SAP and prepared journal entries for treasury transactions
- Researched invoice discrepancies
- Reviewed and reconciled client’s billing statements
- Inputted and managed daily wires and ACH transactions in banking systems and treasury workstation
- Assisted in monthly closings.
Education
Master of Business Administration Degree (Accounting & Finance) -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Merrillville, IN12.2013
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies -
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05.2007
High School Diploma -
Withrow High School
Cincinnati, OH06.1987
Skills
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Journal Entries
- Payment Processing
- Billing/Invoicing
- Commission Adjustments
- ACH/Wire
- Month End Reporting
- Transfers and Uploads
- Account Reconciliation
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Business Administration
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Coordinator Merchant and Cashiering Services
University of Chicago
09.2019 - Current
Capital Asset Accountant
University of Chicago
10.2017 - 09.2019
Residential Advisor
Franciscan Health
06.2016 - Current
Client Accountant
Cicerone Health Solutions
06.2015 - 08.2017
Master of Business Administration Degree (Accounting & Finance) -
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies -
Xavier University
High School Diploma -
Withrow High School
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