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Lorena Clark

Lorena Clark

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Summary

Dynamic Corporate Accountant with a proven track record at First United Bank, excelling in financial reconciliation and reporting. Leveraging strong decision-making and time management skills, I ensure accuracy in financial statements and streamline accounts payable processes, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and financial integrity. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Accountant

First United Bank
08.2021 - Current
  • Executed month-end close process to meet deadlines effectively.
  • Reviewed and prepared daily and monthly balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.
  • Collaborated with business units to resolve reconciliation discrepancies efficiently.
  • Assisted in accounts payable and receivable functions to support financial operations.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries, enhancing financial reporting accuracy.
  • Generated monthly account reconciliation status reports for management review.
  • Ensured accurate financial statement consolidation across operating systems and bank core system.
  • Partnered with corporate accounting team on various financial tasks, improving overall collaboration.

Accounts Payable Document Clerk

First United Bank
08.2021 - Current
  • Perform day-to-day financial data entry of accounts payable transactions including classifying, verifying, and recording data.
  • Collect mail and distribute out accordingly.
  • Make payment for the appraisal side.

Bank Teller

Landmark Bank
10.2014 - 05.2015
  • Process transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Provide assistance with account servicing needs.
  • Excellent customer service, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and reconciles loans and other transactions.

Production Ground Beef Supervisor

Tyson Foods
01.2008 - 09.2014
  • Managed all the production lines that were assigned to me.
  • Accounted for the time and attendance of all the employees that were directly under me.
  • Ensured all lines met our pounds per labor per hour.
  • Made sure that all required schedule for each day was met or exceeded.
  • Verified all legal documents used when the lines would begin producing our products.
  • Helped control the quality we put out for our customers.

Production Ground Beef Lead

Tyson Foods
01.2008 - 09.2014
  • Keeping production lines running efficiently, safely and consistently.
  • Communicated with all operators about each change over, all products, and any new label and weight changes that were to be used and then to notify the workers.
  • Verified label verifications to make sure they were correct in every aspect meeting all specs.

Education

Masters of Accounting -

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK
06.2024

Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing

Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK
05.2019

Associate degree - Business Admin General Studies

Grayson County College
Denison, TX
01.2016

Skills

  • English and Spanish proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Presentation design
  • Graphic design
  • Financial software expertise
  • Self-motivation
  • Decision-making skills
  • Leadership abilities
  • Time management strategies
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Multitasking capabilities
  • Pressure management

Professional References

  • Linnea Edwards, First United Bank, Vice President, Senior Financial Analyst, (580) 920-3672
  • Yvette Stone, Robert Reiser & Co., Production Analyst, (781) 366-3156
  • Krystal Gaspar, Tyson Foods, Accounting Manager, (903) 357-9193

Timeline

Corporate Accountant

First United Bank
08.2021 - Current

Accounts Payable Document Clerk

First United Bank
08.2021 - Current

Bank Teller

Landmark Bank
10.2014 - 05.2015

Production Ground Beef Supervisor

Tyson Foods
01.2008 - 09.2014

Production Ground Beef Lead

Tyson Foods
01.2008 - 09.2014

Masters of Accounting -

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Bachelors of Business Administration - Marketing

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Associate degree - Business Admin General Studies

Grayson County College
Lorena Clark