Naomi Emmert
Kodiak,AK
Summary
Senior Accountant with over 13 years of extensive accounting experience. Proven history of achievement and innovation coupled with outstanding work ethic, commitment, and loyalty. Highly adept with key strengths in payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month end reports, audits, and year end tax reporting. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Kodiak Island Housing Authority
09.2011 - Current
- Responsible for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation of all company accounts, general ledger accounts, and cash receipts
- Responsible for maintaining and updating financial software system and successfully implement new technologies and process automation to encourage continuous improvement
- Ensure organizational financial practices are in compliance with financial management rules and regulations
- Utilize variety of office automation software (i.e., word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, graphics, and databases) to support financial management initiatives
- Coordinate and facilitate management internal control reviews and annual audits involving financial management
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.
- Assist employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication
- Participated in internal and external audit processes to establish accurate financial records and comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and regulatory requirements
- Monitored and updated employee information in payroll system to add changes in salary, bonuses and deductions
- Streamlined timekeeping procedures through implementation of automated system that accurately tracked employee hours worked for more efficient payroll processing
- Process payroll related 941 taxes, insurance premium deductions, garnishments, child support payments, and retirement contributions
- Onboard new hires, and enroll in fringe benefits
- Preparation and reporting of IRS month-end & year-end Forms 1099-misc, 1096, 1098’s, W-2 and W-3
- Oversees operation of Loan Servicing for Fannie Mae and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation loans
MOS 92A-Automated Logistical Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
07.2006 - 06.2014
- Army rank E-4, Specialist
- Establish and maintain stock records and other documents such as inventory, material control, accounting and supply reports
- Review and verify quantities received against bills of contracts, purchase requests, and shipping documents
- Unload, unpack, count, segregate, palletize and store incoming supplies and equipment
- Construct bins, shelving and other storage aids
- Simplify and standardize collection and use of maintenance data
- Raise quality and accuracy of performance, cost and parts data through improved maintenance management
- Received Certificate of Achievement-Soldier of the Month, April 2007.
Patient Accounting Representative
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Association
02.2008 - 09.2011
- Prepares all assigned claims for hardcopy or electronic submission and verifies payments are correct with proper rates
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills by composition of letters, reports, and ability to clearly explain billing and reimbursement process to the general public
- Bill and collect for patient accounts and reconcile daily
- Able to fulfill Audit requirements in a proficient and timely manner
- Performs account maintenance accurately and adjusts accounts appropriately with the correct method.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently managing billing and payment processes.
Customer Service Manager/Pharmacy Tech.
Walmart
01.2001 - 01.2010
- Supervised over 20 employees
- Assist in recruitment and hiring of applicants
- Reconcile bank balances; record general ledger entries
- Resolved non-routine issues like third party billing, computer system, and customer service issues
- Collected co-payments or full payments from customers
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
University of Alaska Southeast
Juneau, AK08.2020
Associate's degree -
University of Anchorage Alaska
Kodiak, AK05.2010
High school diploma or equivalent -
University of Anchorage Alaska
Anchorage, AK05.2000
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- General ledger accounting
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- Financial statement review
- Bank Reconciliation
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Audit preparation
- Government Accounting
- Grant Accounting
References
- Kathrynn HollisBuchanan, University of Alaska Kodiak, Associate Professor, 907-942-5059, khollisbuchanan@alaska.edu
- Susan Russell, Retired from Kodiak Island Housing Authority, Finance Director, 907-539-5628
- Alex Otto, City of Kodiak, Teacher, 907-539-2383
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Kodiak Island Housing Authority
09.2011 - Current
Patient Accounting Representative
Providence Kodiak Island Medical Association
02.2008 - 09.2011
MOS 92A-Automated Logistical Specialist
U.S. Army National Guard
07.2006 - 06.2014
Customer Service Manager/Pharmacy Tech.
Walmart
01.2001 - 01.2010
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
University of Alaska Southeast
Associate's degree -
University of Anchorage Alaska
High school diploma or equivalent -
University of Anchorage Alaska
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