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Lauryn Elizabeth Bennett

Schaumburg,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Client Finance Manager

FCB Chicago
07.2021 - Current
  • Successfully maintained monthly, quarterly and full year forecasting for multiple clients in excess of $70 million annually
  • Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
  • Provided consistent updates on revenue performance, making adjustments as needed based on POC fluctuations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and achieve business objectives.
  • Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
  • Drafted reports for leadership for use in strategic planning and decision making.
  • Contributed to effective hiring process by interviewing applicants and making recommendations for best candidate to leadership.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Streamlined financial reporting processes for improved accuracy and timeliness of data.

Senior Client Business Analyst

FCB Chicago
12.2019 - 07.2021
  • Managed cross-departmental collaboration during monthly billing meetings to ensure accurate billing
  • Coordinated with client teams to ensure all approvals are received and entered into system correctly
  • Worked with shared services center to ensure all fee and production billing is completed correctly as well as any time or cost transfers
  • Assisted in processing month end journal entries in the system and troubleshooting any errors.
  • Assisted colleagues in resolving complex billing issues, promoting teamwork and knowledge sharing within the department.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Strengthened client relationships through effective communication regarding billing issues and concerns.
  • Monitored outstanding invoices and performed collections duties.
  • Reconciled vendor statements to maintain an up-to-date record of outstanding balances, ensuring prompt resolution of discrepancies.

Staff Accountant

NSA Rubin Bros
06.2019 - 10.2019
  • Efficiently transitioned the company into a new operating system by training employees on relative functions and fixing any issues behind the scenes
  • Successfully set up hundreds of raw materials and item codes with routings
  • Assisted in bringing the accounting department up to the parent company’s standards by implementing new policies
  • Monitored and analyzed the company’s banking activity, completed bank transfers, issued and voided checks.

Staff Accountant

National Safety Apparel
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Supported AP functions by reconciling and managing 35+ credit cards on a daily basis
  • Assisted in year end audits by completing AR confirmations and any auditor requests
  • Successfully created a schedule to track and analyze the credit card expense
  • Completed monthly bank reconciliation and assisted in account reconciliations
  • Performed A/R functions including generating aging reports, applying cash receipts, invoicing, processing credit applications, handling customer requests and processing credit cards
  • Successfully maintained the company’s AR collections below 5% over 60 days
  • Assisted in month end procedures by running reports, preparing journal entries and maintaining appropriate schedules.

Junior Staff Accountant

Optimer Brands
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Performed A/R functions including generating aging reports, applying cash receipts, invoicing, processing credit applications, handling customer requests
  • Efficiently managed A/P through accurate account classification, auditing documentation support, vendor communication, weekly disbursement of checks and electronic payments
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by preparing journal entries and reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts during month-end closing procedures
  • Maintained appropriate schedules for amortization of prepaids and depreciation of fixed assets
  • Ensured efficient, accurate and timely performance of the company’s accounting activities
  • Maintained cash position analysis on a daily basis
  • Completed monthly bank reconciliations and assisted in inventory reconciliations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business - Accountancy

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
03.2015

Skills

  • SAP/Analysis
  • Vantage/Fiori systems
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Effective Communication
  • Ability to multi-task efficiently
  • Quick learner
  • Impeccable work ethic
  • Leadership abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Portfolio Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Variance Analysis

Activities

  • Delta Zeta Sorority (2011-2013)
  • Dean’s List (2014)

Timeline

Client Finance Manager

FCB Chicago
07.2021 - Current

Senior Client Business Analyst

FCB Chicago
12.2019 - 07.2021

Staff Accountant

NSA Rubin Bros
06.2019 - 10.2019

Staff Accountant

National Safety Apparel
08.2016 - 06.2019

Junior Staff Accountant

Optimer Brands
06.2015 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science in Business - Accountancy

DePaul University

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