Regina Heavener
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Laborer
Department Of Justice
03.2018 - 08.2022
- Taught inmates the understanding of basic skills of accounting including but not limited to chart of accounts, payroll accounting, accounts payable and receivables.
- Assisted inmates with knowledge of setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services and checking accounts.
- Educated inmates on features and benefits of banking products and services.
- Mentored inmates and helped them prepare for their GED testing.
- Earned the trust of the warden and was allowed to travel outside the gate unescorted to work outside of the facility.
Accounting Assistant
Aquent IT Solutions
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
- Completed payroll functions to facilitate accurate and prompt staff payments.
- Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Delphi Medical Systems
02.2012 - 11.2014
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
- Studied past records to detect duplicate statements and fraud, avoiding penalties for non-compliance.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Aims Community College
Greeley, COHigh School Diploma -
Prairie High School
Cedar Rapids, IA06.1986
Skills
- Expense Reports
- Petty Cash Disbursement
- Account Evaluation
- Payroll Preparation and Processing
- Month-End Reports
- Data Inputting
- File and Database Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
- Check Disbursement
Accomplishments
PROFICIENT in the following skills tests
Bookkeeping, Attention to detail, Principles of Accounting, Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, Data entry, Customer Focus & Orientation, Managing Accounts in QuickBooks, Customer service, Work style: Reliability - Typing WPM 34 ACCURACY 100%
Timeline
General Laborer
Department Of Justice
03.2018 - 08.2022
Accounting Assistant
Aquent IT Solutions
01.2015 - 09.2016
Accounts Payable Clerk
Delphi Medical Systems
02.2012 - 11.2014
Associate of Applied Science -
Aims Community College
High School Diploma -
Prairie High School