LEAH SMIT
Grand Rapids
Summary
Current sophomore at Grand Valley State University majoring in finance and minoring in accounting.
Experienced with financial management, including thorough handling of accounts payable/receivable and budget monitoring. Utilizes advanced knowledge of financial software and accounting principles to maintain accuracy and compliance. Track record of effective communication and problem-solving, facilitating smooth financial operations and teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Coordinator
Greenleaf Hospitality Group
Kalamazoo, MI
05.2026 - Current
- Coordinated monthly financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with internal standards and regulations.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, enhancing cash flow management and accuracy.
- Streamlined reconciliation procedures, optimizing efficiency in financial statement preparation.
- Developed training materials for new accounting staff, fostering knowledge retention and skill development.
- Maintained accounting software systems, ensuring data integrity and system functionality for team usage.
Accounting Intern
Redwater Restaurant Group
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Create event invoices with accuracy to ensure clients receive correct information.
- Complete bank reconciliations to verify that the bank is receiving the same amount of cash that was recorded.
- Reconcile daily sales, identifying and fixing errors, and entering the data into Microsoft Excel.
Assistant General Manager
Hungry Howie's
12.2021 - 04.2024
- Keep track of inventory and make sure we have enough supplies to last us until the next shipment while making the cost as minimal possible.
- Handle all complaints, online and phone calls, and make sure that the issue is resolved, and the customer is satisfied with the resolution.
- Handle employee scheduling conflicts and make sure all shifts are covered.
- Make sure all employees are on task and keep track of labor to sales percentage and make sure the labor goal is met.
Shift Lead
Panera Bread
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained a clean work environment strictly following OSHA laws.
- Ensured sure the other workers stayed focused.
- Prepared food in a timely manner while making sure the food was made at the highest quality.
- Made sure customers were helped in a timely manner.
Education
High School -
Jenison High School
01-2022
BBA - Finance And Marketing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI06-2026
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Microsoft Excel
- Payroll processing
- Payment processing
- Client billing
Certification
- Hubspot Inbound Certified
- National Retail Federation Customer Service and Sales
Timeline
Accounting Coordinator
Greenleaf Hospitality Group
05.2026 - Current
Accounting Intern
Redwater Restaurant Group
04.2024 - 04.2026
Assistant General Manager
Hungry Howie's
12.2021 - 04.2024
Shift Lead
Panera Bread
01.2021 - 08.2021
High School -
Jenison High School
BBA - Finance And Marketing
Grand Valley State University