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Rachel Ellis

Daleville,IN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Always looking for ways to find growth, knowledge, and opportunities within any career opportunities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

General Fund Accounting Supervisor

The Salvation Army DHQ
11.2019 - Current
  • Working in non-profit environment with multiple service corps and stores
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Running EOM & year-end financial reporting-(Budgeted Financial Statements, Balance Statements, Detailed Ledger reports, Aged Analysis reports, Budgeting)
  • Improved budget management, consistently monitoring expenses and tracking variances
  • Collaborated with external auditors for timely completion of annual audits, addressing inquiries promptly and accurately
  • 1099 vendor reporting
  • Maintained cash flow by monitoring bank balances and cash requirements, including bank statement reconciliations
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work

Accountant

BAC Local 4
06.2022 - Current
  • QuickBooks
  • Prepare quarterly reports for trustee meetings
  • Work with CPA/Auditors to send information on taxes and audit reporting
  • Conducted thorough internal audits to identify discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
  • Managed cash flow effectively, ensuring all company liabilities were met in a timely manner and surplus funds were invested wisely.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.

Accounting/Office Coordinator

Bolt Express
07.2017 - 11.2019
  • Negotiated contracts successfully with vendors securing favorable terms while upholding high-quality standards
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment
  • AP & AR entry of invoices from vendors and payment from customers
  • Mail sorting, bank deposits electronically and directly, petty cash operations
  • Following OSHA regulations and updating new safety policies
  • Organized company-wide events that boosted employee morale and cultivated team spirit within the organization

Human Resources Coordinator/AP Specialist

Ultra Steak, Inc.
11.2014 - 06.2017
  • Workers' compensation claims and benefits
  • Managed personnel files according to policy and federal and state law and regulations
  • Generated employee tracking reports each month
  • Drafted department-specific employee announcements
  • Balanced batch summary reports for verification and approval
  • Conducted month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances
  • Coded general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments
  • Processed on average 300 invoices per month for each organization
  • Reduced time, costs, and increased efficiency by introducing new accounting procedures

Accounts Payable Clerk

Republic Services
09.2008 - 11.2014
  • Reduced time and costs and increased efficiency by introducing new accounting procedures
  • Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions
  • Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments
  • Conducted month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances
  • Prepared comprehensive monthly reports detailing outstanding payables, providing valuable insights for decision-making processes
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution

Education

Bachelor of Science, Accounting/Business - Accounting And Finance

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
01.2020

Associate, Science; Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
01.2018

Skills

  • Financial Reporting
  • Payroll Administration
  • Funds Management
  • Great Plains
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Customer Relations
  • Superior attention to detail
  • Data inputting
  • Cash Flow analysis
  • General Ledger Management
  • Account reconciliation processes

Software

Citrix

Great Plains

Lawson

Excel

Work Availability

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Timeline

Accountant

BAC Local 4
06.2022 - Current

General Fund Accounting Supervisor

The Salvation Army DHQ
11.2019 - Current

Accounting/Office Coordinator

Bolt Express
07.2017 - 11.2019

Human Resources Coordinator/AP Specialist

Ultra Steak, Inc.
11.2014 - 06.2017

Accounts Payable Clerk

Republic Services
09.2008 - 11.2014

Bachelor of Science, Accounting/Business - Accounting And Finance

Indiana Wesleyan University

Associate, Science; Accounting - Accounting And Business Management

Indiana Wesleyan University
Rachel Ellis