Hi, I’m
Mary “Chrissy” McArter
Accounting Clerk
Crittenden,USA
Summary
Oversaw office management functions to enhance operational efficiency. Fostered relationships with clients and stakeholders to align organizational goals. Championed best practices to uphold quality standards across all interactions.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Alpla, Inc.
Machine Operator
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured all assigned machines were operating safely, efficiently and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines via performing necessary mechanical adjustments - Ensured high quality products were produced at all times
- Monitored, reported and optimized process parameters
- Troubleshot mechanical or process issues accordingly
- Maintained all changeovers on the ALS machines
- Ensured all raw materials required were available and defect free before using them
- Monitored material waste and reported inconsistencies
- Followed all housekeeping rules and kept the work area clean according to the 5S cleaning plan
Alpla, Inc.
Package Operator
01.2018 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Setup, operated, maintained, and troubleshot package equipment
- Ensured high quality products were produced at all times
- Monitored, reported and optimized process parameters
- Troubleshot mechanical or process issues accordingly
- Maintained all changeovers on the ALS machines
- Ensured all raw materials required were available and defect free before using them
- Monitored material waste and reported inconsistencies
- Followed all housekeeping rules and kept the work area clean according to the 5S cleaning plan
- Internal Promotion
Mindlance Staffing Agency - Contract assignment with GE Power & Water
04.2015 - 05.2015
Mergis Group & Accountemps Staffing Agency
Contract Staff Accountant Clerk/Receptionist
06.2011 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Prepared invoices for data entry using appropriate codes
- Entered invoices into computer system
- Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected any errors
- Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
- Reported and reconciled discrepancies found in records
- Followed up with clients with outstanding account balances
- Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes, and other payments
- Prepare purchase orders and expense reportsIn charge of assigning Proposal/Project numbers to potential/established jobs per the request of the various Project Managers
- Collected and entered all billable miscellaneous expenses, not entered from the payable invoices, into Deltek Vision, as journal entries ensuring each were coded correctly to the specific proposal/project number to be billed
- Received, reviewed, revised, checked approval signatures, and coded accounts payable invoices using the proper general ledger account as well as the correct proposal/project number as needed
- Ran various reports, using both Deltek and Excel, in order to complete the billing process
- Ran preview invoices to distribute to the appropriate Project Manager to revise and return
- Prepared all final invoices to be mailed to the clients, including creating labels and weighing and running them through the postage meter for proper postage
- Requested W-9s from vendors or subcontractors
- Contacted vendors with any discrepancies on invoices requesting a revised invoice or a credit to be issued
- Ran various reports in order to complete the billing process and reports per the request of the Finance Director - Assisted with creating 1099s and year end
- Proficient in multi state tax-15 states
United Mail Ohio, LLC
Billing Clerk
03.2010 - 09.2011
Job overview
- Verified accuracy of billing data and corrected any errors
- Checked figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes for both payable and sales invoices
- Reported and reconciled discrepancies found in records
- Responded to vendor payment inquiries
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations
- Access computerized financial information to answer general questions as well as those related to specific accounts
- Match order forms with invoices, and record the necessary information
- Prepared bank deposits
- Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements,purchase orders and other financial statements according to established procedures
- Knowledge sets include 10 Key, Accounting software, Data Entry, Database software, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multi-phone Lines
- Perform general office duties such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
Trailmobile Parts and Service
A/R Accountant
01.2003 - 02.2010
Job overview
- Posted A/R checks
- Made A/R collection calls
- Cleared up various customers' accounts to clean up the A/R Aging
- Assured the proper credit/debit memos were issued to the Customers
- QC'd all the A/P invoice batches to ensure accuracy
- Created a weekly cash forecast for the CFO - Created a weekly A/R analysis for the CFO
- Handled all the workman's compensation claims for the PDC Location
- Coded and entered all the Expense invoices for the PDC location - Assisted with month end closings
- Internal Promotion
Columbia Sussex Corp.
A/R Clerk
07.2001 - 08.2002
Job overview
- Made collection calls and updated files once the accounting department, had exhausted all means of collecting on the account for hotel chains such as Holiday Inn, Days Inn, and The Marriott, assigned to me by the A/R supervisor
- Maintained daily contact with the accounting department, at assigned hotel chains, to resolve issues or update the auditing staff on status of outstanding A/R accounts
- Posted lockbox payments for the Holiday Inn chains into Mas90
- Reduced days outstanding on Aging Reports by an overall average of 30%
- Wrote adjustments for approval by the Controller, to clear up inaccuracies on accounts or to write-off to send account to the lawyer to pursue further collection actions on accounts that were uncollectable for various reasons
SpanPro, Inc.
Bookkeeper/Receptionist/Payroll Processor
06.1998 - 12.2000
Job overview
- Responsible for all aspects of accounts receivable utilizing Peachtree software
- Made any collection calls and received payable calls
- Review and enter all timesheets
- Review and input invoices for subcontractors
- Enrolled employees into various insurance programs
- Responsible for employment verifications and all new hire paperwork
- Responsible for bank reconciliations for all five bank accounts
- Collected and reviewing all timesheets, entering all hours, bonuses, vacation, personal, etc. time for approximately 150 employees and 50 subcontractors, using the Paylinx system
- Maintained employees personal records
- Contacted ADP to ensure payroll was administered and issued properly, timely, and with any necessary changes that needed to be made after payroll had been transmitted and sent for processing to ADP
Choice Staff Personnel
Payroll Processor /Receptionist/HR Assistant
10.1995 - 06.1998
Job overview
- Interviewed clerical and labor applicants in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner
- Filled open positions with qualified candidates per the client’s needs
- Interacted daily with cliental to fulfill positions, ensure applicant(s) arrived to assignment(s) timely and efficiently, various payroll issues, and any other situations that arose requiring the involvement of the client
- Back- up to Office Manager on payroll by collecting and reviewing all timesheets, entering all hours into database, maintaining all employees personal records, and contacting ADP to ensure payroll was administered and issued properly, timely, and with any necessary changes that needed to be made after payroll had been transmitted and sent for processing to ADP
- Created and mailed sales letters, per request of the sales department, using a mail merge macro created in Microsoft Word
- Aided in the distribution of W-2s
Education
Kentucky College of BusinessFlorence, Kentucky
Associates Degree from Science
University Overview
Graduated with honors
Skills
- Achieved efficient financial operations by applying in-depth knowledge of GAAP and accounting systems Fostered productive vendor relationships through exceptional communication and negotiation skills Enhanced invoice processing accuracy and efficiency by utilizing a range of accounting software solutions
Timeline
Machine Operator
Alpla, Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Package Operator
Alpla, Inc.
01.2018 - 04.2022
Mindlance Staffing Agency - Contract assignment with GE Power & Water
04.2015 - 05.2015
Contract Staff Accountant Clerk/Receptionist
Mergis Group & Accountemps Staffing Agency
06.2011 - 02.2015
Billing Clerk
United Mail Ohio, LLC
03.2010 - 09.2011
A/R Accountant
Trailmobile Parts and Service
01.2003 - 02.2010
A/R Clerk
Columbia Sussex Corp.
07.2001 - 08.2002
Bookkeeper/Receptionist/Payroll Processor
SpanPro, Inc.
06.1998 - 12.2000
Payroll Processor /Receptionist/HR Assistant
Choice Staff Personnel
10.1995 - 06.1998
Kentucky College of Business
Associates Degree from Science