MEGAN Bernhard
Loxahatchee Groves,FL
Summary
Accounting professional with eight years of experience in hospitality and corporate sectors. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, ensuring efficient task completion and high-quality results. Strong organizational skills and effective communication foster teamwork and enhance productivity. Commitment to accuracy and timeliness drives success in accounting roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Money Concepts Capital Corp
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
07.2023 - Current
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll functions.
- Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions with precision and efficiency.
- Reviewed, processed, and reconciled accounts payable invoices and payments.
- Verified vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve discrepancies in account balances, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and reports for management review.
- Implemented improvements in bookkeeping processes, enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Communicated with clients regarding billing inquiries and payment processing, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Loxahatchee Club
Jupiter, FL
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with controller to implement ACH electronic payment processes, enhancing transaction efficiency.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes, reducing supplier payment delays through automation.
- Processed invoices and prepared journal entry notes, enhancing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Posted invoices through paperless Beanworks workflow system, ensuring accurate GL account verification.
- Verified vendor and customer information, resolving client issues through proactive outreach.
- Investigated daily variances, correcting errors to resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Applied correct codes to invoice files and receipts for organized, searchable records.
- Set up vendors and collected essential information such as COIs and W-9s accurately.
Office Services AP Specialist
Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Mastered the full cycle of the accounts payable process including coding, posting, and payments to vendors for multiple clients and entities.
- Recommended process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity in accounts payable operations.
- Minimized aging accounts by monitoring open balances and pursuing payments.
- Complete bank reconciliations in QuickBooks.
- Operated computers programmed with accounting software such as QuickBooks and Docit Suite to record, store, and analyze information.
- Reviewed files and records to gather information for timely responses to customer and client inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily demands and handle challenging projects.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Vision Group Holdings
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Scanned and entered documentation into database to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Receives and Processes an extensive volume of invoices for daily and weekly payments.
- Processed employee expense reports for timely reimbursement.
- Maintained vendor master files and vendor database to ensure up-to-date and accurate vendor information.
- Performs End of the month closings, including account reconciliations.
- Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
- Outlined processes and procedures to fulfill inquiries.
- Assisted with receptionist duties, organized files, and supported research and development initiatives.
AP Associate
OXBOW Carbon LLC
09.2013 - 11.2017
- Compiled, processed, and maintained accounts payable records.
- Ensured correct coding and approvals on invoices to facilitate accurate payments.
- Processed invoices for multiple entities into Oracle system, ensuring accurate data and payment amounts for AP associates.
- Audited vendor statements and addressed urgent requests to ensure timely resolutions.
- Update and maintain vendor database. Audits and verifies expense reports.
- Cultivated vendor relationships and enhanced customer service through daily communication and interaction.
- Accountable for guest satisfaction at front desk. Performed daily computer entry tasks; Reconciled cash/credit card transactions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, FLSome College (No Degree) - Business
University of Phoenix
RemoteSkills
- Intuit QuickBooks expertise
- Jonas Software
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoice processing
- Payment processing
- Expense reporting
- Data entry and 10-key
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Office automation
- Project management
- Opening and closing procedures
- Detail orientation
- Client satisfaction
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Money Concepts Capital Corp
07.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Loxahatchee Club
07.2021 - 07.2023
Office Services AP Specialist
Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil
02.2019 - 06.2021
Accounts Payable Specialist
Vision Group Holdings
11.2017 - 01.2019
AP Associate
OXBOW Carbon LLC
09.2013 - 11.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Palm Beach State College
Some College (No Degree) - Business
University of Phoenix