Lashawnda Banks
Calumet City,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented accountant skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Scrap Metal Services
East Chicago, IN
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Handle 80 employee payroll and other day-to-day financial transactions while maintaining long-term goals.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
Office Manager
DLC Properties Inc.
Flossmoor, IL
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve the overall performance of personnel.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for the company database.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Developed, reviewed and submitted property operating and capital budgets.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Customer Service Manager
Trusted Logistics
Chicago, IL
04.2015 - 02.2019
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags.
- Managed complex projects as directed by leadership, delivering positive outcomes within time and budget constraints.
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers.
- Provided ratings and recommendations regarding approval for various levels of credit lines assigned for accounts.
- Reviewed existing accounts and provided recommendations for increases to credit lines.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Spearheaded department training to enhance employee performance and boost employee productivity.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL03.2022
Skills
- Creative Problem Solving
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Financial Calculation and Analysis
- Sage Software
- Coupa Software
- Document Coding and Classification
- State Regulation Compliance
- Yardi Software
- Saleforce
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Scrap Metal Services
02.2022 - 06.2022
Office Manager
DLC Properties Inc.
09.2020 - 02.2022
Customer Service Manager
Trusted Logistics
04.2015 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - Accounting And Business Management
Prairie State College
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