Melissa Lindwurm
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong customer service skills and proficiency in MS Office. Experienced in invoice processing and managing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounting Specialist
CHS, Inc
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
12.2019 - Current
- Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and timely.
- Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
- Enter invoice data into the accounting system while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Set up and maintain vendor records, including onboarding new vendors and verifying required documentation.
- Assist with vendor maintenance, including updates to vendor information.
- Prepare and process weekly ACH, check, and wire payments.
- Reconcile vendor statements and research invoice discrepancies.
- Respond promptly and professionally to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account status.
- Work closely with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
- Assist with month-end close activities, including AP reconciliations and accrual support.
- Maintain organized electronic records and documentation.
- Support process improvement initiatives and maintain strong internal controls.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
- Strong data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Strong customer service skills with a professional and positive attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.
Gun Customer Service
Scheels Sporting Goods
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
06.2020 - Current
- Accurately and efficiently process customer transactions through registers to itemize and total customer purchases
- Collects payment in form of cash, check or credit from customers and able to provide accurate change when needed
- Record daily transactions from cash register to balance drawer by counting money at the beginning/end of shift.
- Assist in entering & processing NICS firearm background checks
- Able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Strong multitasking, organization, attention to detail and problem solving skills - Experience in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Publisher, Excel and Google Docs
- Able to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ensure all paperwork for firearm sales including but not limited to form 4473, licensing, and background checks are
completed accurately and thoroughly
Account Manager/Inventory Specialist
Nordica Warehouses
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
04.2012 - 12.2019
- Supported inventory control processes to maintain accurate, efficient stock management.
- Reviewed inventory levels to spot discrepancies and suggest corrective actions.
- Completed monthly physical cycle counts to support inventory accuracy.
- Assisted with annual physical inventories to confirm record accuracy and identify discrepancies needing correction.
- Helped maintain shipping schedules by coordinating with transport providers and preparing documentation quickly.
- Entered data and completed paperwork accurately.
- Communicated clearly in written and verbal settings.
- Applied strong attention to detail.
- Used MS Office software proficiently.
- Learned new tasks quickly and adapted to changing needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SDSkills
- Invoice processing
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- MS office
- Data reconciliation
Timeline
Gun Customer Service
Scheels Sporting Goods
06.2020 - Current
Senior Accounting Specialist
CHS, Inc
12.2019 - Current
Account Manager/Inventory Specialist
Nordica Warehouses
04.2012 - 12.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
South Dakota State University