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Samantha Owens

Cleveland,OH

Summary

I am a detail-oriented, dependable professional with extensive experience in managing financial transactions, payments and bank deposits. Known for strengths in account reconciliation, data analysis and financial reporting. Demonstrated ability to improve efficiency of financial processes and ensure accuracy. I have strong organizational skills, time management, and committed to maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines, and enhancing team productivity.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Support Specialist Lll

Current Lighting LLC
Mayfield , OH
12.2018 - 02.2025
  • Ensured payment accuracy by researching remittance information, leading to reduced discrepancies.
  • Developed vendor and client relationships to streamline communication and improve service.
  • Reconciled account codes with services rendered, maintaining financial accuracy.
  • Prepared and posted vendor payments, ensuring compliance with financial protocols.
  • Analyzed trial balances to identify unapplied credits, enhancing financial oversights.
  • Ran check, ACH, and wire reports.
  • Created new customer accounts in system.
  • Performed accurate Monthly closing

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half/Parker Hannifin
Wickliffe, Ohio
05.2016 - 12.2018
  • Provided financial and administrative and clerical services.
  • Secured revenue by verifying and applying cash and ACH payments.
  • Forwarded invoices and statements to customers upon request.
  • Provided support on audits of accounts receivable by gathering requested information from internal systems.
  • Adhere to internal control policies and procedures.

Currency Transaction Report Operations Specialist

Key Bank
Brooklyn , OH
01.2012 - 05.2016
  • Received, compiled, and processed currency transactions reports within the financial intelligence unit for IRS transmission.
  • Used speed and accuracy in a high-performance environment.
  • Prioritized daily task and items needing escalation.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Adhere to operational policies and procedures to meet organizational goals.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by improving operational efficiency and response times.

Data Entry Clerk

ABM Parking Services
Cleveland, OH
07.2008 - 01.2012
  • Used organizational skills and attention to detail to verify and post payments in the form of cash, checks, lockbox and credit card transactions.
  • Resolved and maintained working relationships with account representatives.
  • Performed account reconciliation for month end close.
  • Performed data analysis.

Education

High School Diploma -

Max S. Hayes High School
Cleveland, OH
06-1999

Some College (No Degree) - Completed Course Work in Accounting & Finance

DeVry University
Seven Hills, Ohio

Skills

  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Accounts receivable management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • ERP System
  • SAP

Timeline

Accounting Support Specialist Lll

Current Lighting LLC
12.2018 - 02.2025

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Robert Half/Parker Hannifin
05.2016 - 12.2018

Currency Transaction Report Operations Specialist

Key Bank
01.2012 - 05.2016

Data Entry Clerk

ABM Parking Services
07.2008 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Max S. Hayes High School

Some College (No Degree) - Completed Course Work in Accounting & Finance

DeVry University
Samantha Owens