New Year Solomona
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Diligent Accountant with strong accounting background and proven industry expertise. Highly-motivated and hardworking employee with desire to take on new challenges. With strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Anchorage, AK
07.2018 - Current
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Maintained accurate invoice summaries and collection records to enhance monitoring of billing and cash inflows.
- Monitored balance sheets and income statements to evaluate financial performance.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Performed various accounts receivable functions, handled cash receipts posting, updated cash flow reports and researched chargebacks and write-offs.
- Monitored customer account details to minimize or rectify non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities.
- Posted and verified entries to logs, spreadsheets or reports to update department records and accounting systems.
- Maintained accounting records by performing routine calculating, posting and verifying duties.
- Prepared and submitted accounting documents and reports for review, authorization and processing.
- Assisted in streamlining accounts receivable process by identifying areas for performance improvement.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
Night Auditor
Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel
Anchorage, AK
02.2022 - Current
- Handled night audit paperwork, verification of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue reviews.
- Audited and balanced cash and credit transactions daily and reset register for next day's operations.
- Managed late check-ins and provided information on hotel amenities, including dining establishments, spa hours and room service.
- Checked auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Generated daily, weekly and monthly reports to close out day and meet objectives.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Directed and trained new staff on procedures, service standards and productivity strategies and provided assistance and mentoring.
Lead Accounting Technician
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Tracked income and expenses for business using accounting software.
- Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent legal or compliance issues.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
- Oversaw work of cashiers to identify strengths and weaknesses in customer service, payment processing or merchandising plans.
Operations Manager
Peninsula Airways
Anchorage, AK
06.2007 - 10.2014
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations and customer service.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics.
- Enforced federal, state, local and company rules for safety and operations.
- Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Handled cash and credit card payments and returned receipts, change and payment cards to customers.
- Worked with senior leadership to address and resolve disciplinary issues and boost overall team success.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK12.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Multitasking and Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Accounting Principles
- Problem-Solving & Decision Making
- Relationship Building
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Good Work Ethic
Timeline
Night Auditor
Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel
02.2022 - Current
Financial Accountant
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
07.2018 - Current
Lead Accounting Technician
University of Alaska Anchorage
10.2014 - 07.2018
Operations Manager
Peninsula Airways
06.2007 - 10.2014
Associate of Arts - General Education
University of Alaska Anchorage