Mary Barron
Akron,Ohio
Summary
Detail-oriented Account Assistant skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable
North Canton Medical Foundation
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication channels.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives related to accounts payable/receivable functions.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing through automation tools and software integration.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Handled trade payable documentation by reviewing month-end accruals.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Accounts Payable
Delta Career Education
- Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication channels.
- Prevented potential fraud or errors by meticulously reviewing incoming invoices for accuracy before entering into accounting system.
- Applied knowledge of accounting principles and best practices to maintain accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Monitored aging reports for proactive collection efforts, reducing delinquent accounts receivable balances significantly over time.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, providing detailed account reconciliations and analysis.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives related to accounts payable/receivable functions.
- Cultivated positive working relationships with vendors by addressing concerns promptly, leading to increased trust between parties involved.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing through automation tools and software integration.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
- Handled trade payable documentation by reviewing month-end accruals.
- Used advanced software skills to produce high-quality documents, reports, and presentations.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Accounts Payables
Rizzi Distributors
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
Accounting Assistant
Bil-Jac Foods
Akron, OH
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved.
- Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Accounting Clerk
Accountemps
Akron, OH
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Transferred data and documents to facilitate system migration and software updates.
- Input financial data and produced reports using [Software].
Freight Processor
Goodyear
Akron, OH
11.2006 - 06.2007
- Resolved discrepancies in order documentation promptly, mitigating potential delays or complications in the shipping process.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area, promoting a safer environment for efficient freight handling.
- Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable processing through automation tools and software integration.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Accounts Payable Assistant
Area Agency On Aging
Akron, OH
02.2006 - 07.2006
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, promoting consistency across the department.
- Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Education
Diploma - Accounting
Hammel College
Associate - Accounting
Southern Ohio
Akron, OH06.1988
Skills
- Invoice Processing
- Purchase Order Management
- Payment Processing
- Expense Reporting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Tax Compliance
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Data Entry
- Account Reconciliation
- Entry verification
- Payment Scheduling
- Data inputting
- Statement Reconciliation
- Expense Tracking
- Accounts Payable
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable
- Microsoft Office
- Expense Reports
- Purchase Orders
- Financial software
- SAP Crystal Reports
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
Bil-Jac Foods
03.2021 - 12.2022
Accounting Clerk
Accountemps
02.2020 - 03.2020
Freight Processor
Goodyear
11.2006 - 06.2007
Accounts Payable Assistant
Area Agency On Aging
02.2006 - 07.2006
Accounts Payable
North Canton Medical Foundation
Accounts Payable
Delta Career Education
Accounts Payables
Rizzi Distributors
Diploma - Accounting
Hammel College
Associate - Accounting
Southern Ohio