LORI KUBE
Beach Park,IL
Summary
Focused Office Manager offers 5+ years of accounting experience, AP/AR management and collections. Dedicated to contributing to team objectives and fostering company growth. Detail-oriented Bookkeeper versed in billing, payroll, and accounts receivable. Learns quickly, adapts well to new technologies and possesses an insatiable drive to achieve and exceed goals. Skilled Accounting Assistant in data processing and analysis with strong attention to detail and the motivation to learn and excel combined with skills developed from QuickBooks training and previous experience. Versed in accounting software, spreadsheet tracking, and GAAP. Dependable Warehouse Manager bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem-solving skills. Office Manager who effectively serves as the first point of contact for employee-related issues. Motivated Legal Secretary who effectively communicates with members of the legal department, clients and courtroom personnel.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper/Legal Secretary/Office Manager
Attorney's Diversified Services
Beach Park, IL
09.2007 - 03.2020
- Created invoices for 20+ Attorneys/Clients and receipts for payments received (A/R).
- Prepared weekly payroll for process servers.
- Entered legal papers into database and used multi-windows for affidavits daily.
- Accurately prepared affidavits for process of service for Attorneys to file in court.
- Created eviction summons and complaints for attorneys and landlords.
- Copied and faxed legal papers.
- Contacted process servers on legal papers due for court that were not returned or served.
- Dealt with multi-tasks within company on daily bases.
- Controlled and maintained business in owner's absence.
- Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
- Posted overdue notices on businesses and residences.
Receptionist/Accountant's Assistant
Meseke, Epping, & Clauss
Libertyville, IL
07.2001 - 05.2002
- Reconciled account information to bank statements and recorded figures in general ledger.
- Posted journal entries in database and entered monthly accounting transactions for companies.
- Prepared payment vouchers for payroll taxes and entered monthly sales to calculate sales tax.
- Set up new clients in database and created invoices for 50+ clients.
- Provided assistance according to personal preference.
- Worked in environment dealing with high call volume, setting up tax appointments, and taking messages.
- Processed, copied, and faxed tax returns.
- Verified and distributed incoming and outgoing mail.
- Prepared, organized, and maintained confidential tax files for next day appointments.
- Worked twelve-hour days (65 hrs. weekly) during tax season.
Server
Lonestar Steakhouse
Gurnee, IL
09.2001 - 02.2002
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Printed 20+ dining checks with total due, collected payment, and offered receipts to complete transactions.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served to customers, balanced cash receipts, and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Kept cash drawer accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
Server/Bartender
Tnt's
Antioch, IL
09.1998 - 03.1999
- Used cash register and credit card machine to cash out customers.
- Kept cash register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Biller/Shipper/Manager Backup/Receiver/Picker/Packer
Lotus Light Enterprises
Silver Lake, WI
07.1992 - 09.1997
- Used multiple screens daily to create high volume (50+) of invoices.
- Charged freight on invoices and processed credit card payments by customers.
- Filed copies and separated invoices for all sales representatives.
- Checked in inventory orders, stocked products, created bin locations, and maintained inventory control.
- Accurately handled purchase orders and product errors in receiving.
- Managed co-workers in absence of manager.
- Detected and corrected employee errors and all other order related problems.
- Processed UPS and mail orders for shipping.
- Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments with lowest error rates.
Price Coordinator/Cashier
Sentry Foods
Twin Lakes, WI
10.1991 - 06.1992
- Reviewed weekly sales ads and entered price changes in database.
- Performed weekly scan reports on 50+ inventory products and updated any price discrepancies.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly
Antioch, IL
10.1990 - 05.1991
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy levels.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Certificate - Desktop Certified User Course
Intuit QuickBooks
Online10.2021
Certificate - Online Certified User Course
Intuit QuickBooks
Online09.2021
Associate of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2020
Certificate - Certified Tax Preparer
H & R Block Tax Course
Waukegan, IL2001
GED -
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL2001
High School Diploma -
Wilmot High School
Wilmot, WISkills
- Precision, Accuracy, and Attention to Details
- Computer literate and quick learner
- Knowledge of QuickBooks & Microsoft Office
- Good with numbers and calculating balances
- Proactive, Self-motivated and well organized
- Easily trained to new jobs and tasks
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Bill Payment and Financial Recordkeeping
- Accounts Receivable
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Handling Confidential Materials
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Bookkeeping
Timeline
Bookkeeper/Legal Secretary/Office Manager
Attorney's Diversified Services
09.2007 - 03.2020
Server
Lonestar Steakhouse
09.2001 - 02.2002
Receptionist/Accountant's Assistant
Meseke, Epping, & Clauss
07.2001 - 05.2002
Server/Bartender
Tnt's
09.1998 - 03.1999
Biller/Shipper/Manager Backup/Receiver/Picker/Packer
Lotus Light Enterprises
07.1992 - 09.1997
Price Coordinator/Cashier
Sentry Foods
10.1991 - 06.1992
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly
10.1990 - 05.1991
Certificate - Desktop Certified User Course
Intuit QuickBooks
Certificate - Online Certified User Course
Intuit QuickBooks
Associate of Science - Accounting
Southern New Hampshire University
Certificate - Certified Tax Preparer
H & R Block Tax Course
GED -
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Wilmot High School
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