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Megan Smith

Summary

Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in invoice processing with an eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Clerk

Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners
01.2022 - Current
  • Upload and process invoices for approval.
  • Process payments according to property financial schedule.
  • Reconcile American Express statement and ensure support has been submitted.
  • Process employee expense reports.
  • Correspond with vendors and employees regarding invoice & payment status.
  • Posted AP batches to the general ledger system.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes as needed.
  • Assist in managing the flow of information between project managers and clients/venders.
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.

Administrative Assistant

Holiday Inn Conference Center & Marina Inn Solomons
01.2017 - 01.2022
  • Tracking and submitting employee time sheets to the accounting department for payroll processing.
  • Assisting with clerical tasks, including filing, assisting with staff training sessions, and prepping audio-visual equipment for staff meetings.
  • Maintaining physical and electronic filing systems in accordance with the brands database management policies.
  • Coordinating large technical training sessions for new hires and assisting with the onboarding process.
  • Recording a detailed log of maintenance request for property.
  • Responsible for preparing invoicing direct billing for outside vendors.
  • Operating office equipment, using point of sale and registration software, and performing basic office procedures including maintaining office inventory, assisting with social media management and client inquiries, and property tours as assigned.
  • Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.

Cosmetologist

Chrissy's Cuts Color and Curls
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Greeted and assisted visitors and clients.
  • Initiated client evaluations to determine ideal style and cut plans.
  • Supervised and assisted with the sanitization process to protect customers and staff.
  • Performed clerical duties including answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
  • Managed point of sale system; including the handling of cash and credit card payments.
  • Increased salon revenue by upselling additional treatments, products, and services to clients during appointments.
  • Conducted inventories, procurement, and stock management.

Sales Manager

Holiday Inn Conference Center & Marina
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Communicated between departments to ensure meeting spaces were prepared for upcoming events.
  • Directed florists, photographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during pre-ceremony, ceremony and post-ceremony events.
  • Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
  • Managed catering services, audio-visual services and housekeepers.
  • Coordinated and facilitated special events, including weddings, government meetings, family reunions, birthday parties and other types of events.
  • Assessed event success and uncovered room for improvement through client feedback.
  • Communicated event timelines to department heads for on-time event execution.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.

Front Desk Agent

Holiday Inn Pittsburgh North
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Pleasantly greeted every guest approaching the front desk, resolved customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
  • Managed payment processing duties: posted charges, updated accounts, issued bills to departing guests, and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change.
  • Maintained smooth operations by correctly assigning rooms and coordinating efficient guest check-ins and checkouts.
  • Drafted and maintained incident reports, daily activity logs and other documents requested by management.
  • Posted room charges such as food, liquor and telephone calls based on individual customer actions.
  • Resolved guest issues promptly, resulting in positive feedback and return visits.

Front Desk Agent

Holiday Inn Conference Center & Marina
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Completed inventory, daily closing reports, completed guest service requests, and managed special projects as assigned.
  • Directly reported to the sales director and general manager to identify and anticipate funding needs.
  • Performed adjustments and corrections for account errors and receivables reports.
  • Prepared daily balance sheet of revenue and settlement accounts every night and file for reference.
  • Administered and reset accounting system.
  • Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
  • Drafted and maintained incident reports, daily activity logs and other documents requested by management.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing check-in and check-out processes.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for improved efficiency and faster service delivery.

Education

Social Studies Education

College of Southern Maryland
Prince Frederick, MD

Cosmetology Certificate - Cosmetology Education

Empire Beauty School
Monroeville
01.2013

High School Diploma -

Patuxent High School
Lusby
05.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Acrobat DC
  • QuickBooks/Square
  • Opera
  • Google Suite
  • Avid
  • Yardi
  • Invoicing and Collections
  • Expense Reports
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Clerical Support

Timeline

Accounting Clerk

Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners
01.2022 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Holiday Inn Conference Center & Marina Inn Solomons
01.2017 - 01.2022

Cosmetologist

Chrissy's Cuts Color and Curls
01.2016 - 01.2017

Sales Manager

Holiday Inn Conference Center & Marina
01.2012 - 06.2012

Front Desk Agent

Holiday Inn Pittsburgh North
01.2011 - 01.2012

Front Desk Agent

Holiday Inn Conference Center & Marina
01.2007 - 01.2011

Social Studies Education

College of Southern Maryland

Cosmetology Certificate - Cosmetology Education

Empire Beauty School

High School Diploma -

Patuxent High School
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