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LESA CHANNEL PHILIP

Ellenwood,GA

Summary

A committed and dedicated professional with exceptional working ethics and multitasking abilities seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Clerk

REMEDIATION GROUP INC.
03.2022 - Current
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivables.
  • Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
  • Reconciled company accounts for credit cards and employee expenses.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Prepared reports for upper management detailing key financial metrics
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
  • Processed, email and post mail over 160 customer invoices per week.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up to date.
  • Processed over 100 vendor and subcontractor invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements per week.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
  • Processed incoming payments and online bank deposits in accordance with established financial policies.
  • Verified discrepancies and resolved clients' billing issues.
  • Posted customer payments by recording checks and credit card transactions in QuickBooks.

Office Administrator

ELITE HANDYMAN OF ATLANTA
10.2020 - 12.2021
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Kept average 20 monthly accounts and records current by actively pursuing error resolutions and independently correcting problems.
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping and other administrative functions.
  • Reported on daily office activities to help managers stay on top of dynamic conditions and make proactive decisions.
  • Maintained open communication with multiple repeat customers to foster positive relations and provide updates on issues.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports to keep company owners informed about office operations.
  • Assisted in training temporary employees for special projects.
  • Transcribed meeting minutes for recordkeeping and submitted to senior management.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Evaluated office documentation to check accuracy and complete missing pieces, avoiding delays and maximizing team productivity.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained open communication with customers to foster positive relations and provide updates on issues.
  • Kept accounts and records current by actively pursuing error resolutions and independently correcting problems.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.

General Accounting Clerk

CAPELLA HOTELS AND RESORTS
08.2015 - 06.2020
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
  • Verified deposits, rectified discrepancies and processed end-of-day paperwork using Opera PMS System, Sage 50, RMS with accuracy.
  • Identified and suggested remedies for areas of improvement based on detailed daily reports and analysis.
  • Processed nightly bills, checks and vendor payments maintaining detailed records and receipts.
  • Monitored 30 cashier team while handling day-to-day accounting processes and financial accuracy.
  • Reset Opera database for next days' use by sending detailed daily bank reports to Director of Finance and closing finances for current day.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Utilized Sage 50 and Opera Systems to analyze, store and record company financial information.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress using aging reports, ensuring accounts remain at low balance and are current.
  • Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with Director of Finance to processes business transactions.
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Assisted with check-ins and check-outs during high traffic seasons to deliver excellent customer service.

Guest Services Manager

JADE MOUNTAIN RESORT
04.2011 - 08.2015
  • Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Reviewed upcoming events and planned for expected challenges.
  • Led weekly team meetings to communicate upcoming promotions and current metrics.
  • Assisted with check-ins and check-outs during high traffic seasons to deliver excellent customer service.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve guest experiences and build loyalty.
  • Handled front desk and guest services budget and outlined adherence plans for specific positions.
  • Managed 40 staff per shift to deliver timely and courteous guest service in front desk, housekeeping and maintenance operations.
  • Oversaw lobby operations and concierge services.
  • Maintained and troubleshot hotel property management systems.
  • Reviewed daily bookings, preparing guest rooms prior to arrival.
  • Understood and implemented safety and emergency procedures.
  • Coordinated luggage collection, transportation and storage.
  • Attended to customer needs, responding to questions, complaints and escalations.
  • Liaised between guests and hotel management, relaying information, promotions and issues.
  • Led weekly team meetings to communicate upcoming promotions and current metrics.
  • Assisted with check-ins and check-outs during high traffic seasons to deliver excellent customer service.

Education

Diploma - Accounting - Tax Preparation

Ashworth College, Norcross, GA
12.2023

Diploma - Medical Billing And Coding AND Medical Assisting

ASHWORTH COLLEGE, Atlanta, GA
04.2021

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

SIR ARTHUR LEWIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SAINT LUCIA
11.2007

High School Certificate (grade 12 -

SOUFRIERE COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL, SAINT LUCIA
07.1999

Skills

  • Financial services support
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Organizational Citizenship
  • Business and Office Administration
  • Payment Processing
  • Team Collaboration
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Accounting Systems and Software
  • Clerical Support
  • GAAP Understanding
  • SAP Understanding

Timeline

Accounting Clerk - REMEDIATION GROUP INC.
03.2022 - Current
Office Administrator - ELITE HANDYMAN OF ATLANTA
10.2020 - 12.2021
General Accounting Clerk - CAPELLA HOTELS AND RESORTS
08.2015 - 06.2020
Guest Services Manager - JADE MOUNTAIN RESORT
04.2011 - 08.2015
Ashworth College - Diploma, Accounting - Tax Preparation
ASHWORTH COLLEGE - Diploma, Medical Billing And Coding AND Medical Assisting
SIR ARTHUR LEWIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Associate of Arts, Business Administration
SOUFRIERE COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL - High School Certificate (grade 12,
LESA CHANNEL PHILIP