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Lesa Robinson-Lowery

Swansea,USA

Summary

Accounting professional with extensive experience in accounts payable and financial reporting at Schaeffer Manufacturing Company. Resolved 98% of overdue receivables, showcasing strong attention to detail and effective communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and tax preparation software, contributing to enhanced efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Associate - Accounts Payable Department

Schaeffer Manufacturing Company
St. Louis, MO
04.2023 - Current
  • Review invoices for appropriate documentation to payment
  • Perform invoice and general ledger data entry
  • Generate purchase orders when necessary
  • Obtain and print all checks and ACH payments
  • Assist Comptroller as needed

Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt
Swansea, IL
01.2022 - Current
  • Prepared over 65 client State and Federal income tax returns/extensions
  • Researched tax issues
  • Exercised due diligence during tax interviews
  • Advised customers of their rights and responsibilities as taxpayers
  • Ensured the proper credits, deductions and tax liabilities were applied to tax returns
  • Answered client tax concerns

Payroll Specialist/Accounts Receivable Specialist/Finance Assistant

Sentry Security Agency
St. Louis, MO
08.2017 - 04.2023
  • Processed bi-weekly payroll for nonexempt and exempt supervisors accurately and efficiently.
  • Reconciled employee timesheets with MITC attendance reports to ensure accuracy.
  • Created hourly and summary recap reports in MS Excel for payroll analysis.
  • Managed billing and payment processes for portfolio of three companies with over 300 accounts.
  • Produced A/R aging reports in MITC to track payment statuses and identify billing issues.
  • Resolved 98% of receivables aged over 60 days through effective follow-up and negotiation.
  • Composed collection letters and contacted customers via phone and email to negotiate payments.
  • Developed outstanding accounts spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel to monitor overdue customer accounts.

Beauty Advisor for Fashion Fair Cosmetics

Macy's Galleria
St. Louis, MO
08.2013 - 10.2016
  • Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise
  • Demonstrated use and care of merchandise
  • Greeted customers and ascertained customers' needs.
  • Maintained records related to sales.
  • Helped customers with questions, problems and complaints in person and via telephone.
  • Performed makeovers
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service.

Tax Associate

H&R Block
St. Louis, MO
12.2013 - 04.2014
  • Prepared over 50 client State and Federal income tax returns/extensions
  • Prepared amended tax returns
  • Maintain client confidential files
  • Researched tax issues
  • Answered client tax concerns

Office Service Manager (Contractor)

The Millennium Group
Earth City, MO
03.2005 - 12.2009
  • Managed office services staff in filing and other administrative tasks, managed archiving and shipping projects;
  • Wrote performance appraisals and counseling statements for office service staff
  • Developed training manuals and career progression charts for staff
  • Assisted the facilities manager with managing the facility
  • Recruited for the office service staff
  • Coordinated office move to new location

Education

Jackson Hewitt continued tax training -

St. Louis, MO
01.2023

Income Tax Course -

H&R Block
St. Louis, MO
01.2017

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

Keller Graduate School of Management
St. Louis, MO
07.2013

Masters of Science - Software Engineering, Information Resource Management

Central Michigan University
FT Belvoir, VA
05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Business Administration

Dillard University
New Orleans, LA
05.1987

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project management
  • Spreadsheet proficiency
  • Database management
  • Web development
  • Content strategy
  • Inventory management
  • Financial planning and budgeting
  • Contract negotiation
  • Social media strategy
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service excellence
  • Effective communication skills
  • Tax preparation software expertise
  • Accounting systems knowledge
  • Workforce management solutions
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Invoice processing and payroll administration
  • Financial reporting and analysis

Volunteering And Affiliations

The Hope Church St Louis, Hazelwood, MO, Food Pantry Volunteer, 03/01/17, Present, Prepare and organize food for distribution, Inventory duties including sorting and categorizing food pantry stock, Order food from local food banks, File invoices and client records, Maintain excellent records of food distribution

Military Experience

United States Army, Honorable Discharge, Major, Army Achievement Medal, Army Accommodation Medal, A Plaque for my Service as Human Resource Manager for Army Reserve Troops, Successfully Managed a System Migration for Army Reserve, Successfully Wrote Usable Training Manuals, Maintained IT Budget for Army Reserve, IT Asset Manager, Managed $1 million IT equipment, Managed inventory and maintenance software, Developed and maintained IT budget, System Integrator, Developed statement of work and project management plan for Army Transformation $100M ERP Project, Contract Officer Representative (COR), Provided contact support for $1.5 Billion contract with AT&T, Wrote Statement of work and Quality Control Plan for project, Prepared executive presentation and reports to facilitate in Congress, Human Resource Manager, Managed human resources records, medical records, finance records, attendance accounting, reassignments, promotions, retention and human resource related suspense actions

Timeline

Accounting Associate - Accounts Payable Department

Schaeffer Manufacturing Company
04.2023 - Current

Tax Preparer

Jackson Hewitt
01.2022 - Current

Payroll Specialist/Accounts Receivable Specialist/Finance Assistant

Sentry Security Agency
08.2017 - 04.2023

Tax Associate

H&R Block
12.2013 - 04.2014

Beauty Advisor for Fashion Fair Cosmetics

Macy's Galleria
08.2013 - 10.2016

Office Service Manager (Contractor)

The Millennium Group
03.2005 - 12.2009

Jackson Hewitt continued tax training -

Income Tax Course -

H&R Block

Master of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

Keller Graduate School of Management

Masters of Science - Software Engineering, Information Resource Management

Central Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science and Business Administration

Dillard University