Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Highly skilled in payroll and accounts payable with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Proficient in multiple platforms including:
Intuit Quickbooks Online
Blackbaud Raisers Edge
Raisers Edge NXT
Paylocity Onboarding
Payroll, Benefits and Admin integration
MS Office
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Business Manager/Accounting Specialist
Hayden Catholic High School
Topeka, KS
03.2019 - Current
Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
Process bi-weekly payroll for 90 employees and process sensitive benefit information and new-hire enrollment using online Paylocity platform.
Maintain secure and confidential documents and data information for personnel and constituents.
Maintain multiple department databases daily for accurate data reporting and business utilization.
Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
Input financial data and produced reports using QuickBooks Online.
Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy.
Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system.
Office Specialist
City of Topeka
Topeka, KS
12.2018 - 03.2019
Review and authorize division acquisitions/purchases including P-Cards and Lawson financial system.
Established budget lines for all Transportation Operations including fleet of over 50 vehicles and trailers.
Established new hire interviews.
Assist with implementation of new Maintenance Worker Program.
Financial Accounting Assistant
FreeState Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Topeka, KS
09.2015 - 12.2018
Oversee administration and compliance of Fort Leavenworth contract .
Prepares government Request for Proposal (RFP).
Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Creates invoices for government and contractors and enter them into Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) government system.
Execute and assist general ledger activities, including recurring and general entries.
Process accounts payable invoices and issues checks weekly and by request.
Review and post entries for accuracy and compliance with Cooperative's established accounting principles.
Member Service Representative
FreeState Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Topeka, KS
02.2014 - 09.2015
Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
Assisted over 50 members per day with correcting account, service and system issues by educating on required forms and technical processes.
Learned internal systems and related service role duties to provide skilled team backup in handling customer demands.
Process service orders for members while following due diligent practices
Complete daily and monthly reporting for billing and member service correspondence
Assist multiple departments with flexible needs
Knowledge of monthly billing/payment cycle and corresponding accounting reports.
Assisted with new metering implementation for 12,000+ AMI meters.
Cross-trained and backed up other customer service managers.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of product and service changes.
Account Service Representative
Security Benefit
Topeka, KS
02.2013 - 02.2014
Initiated mutual fund and variable annuity applications by reviewing for errors and data-entry.
Received and placed calls to/from financial advisors or clients regarding account information and financial exchanges.
Listened to clients and assisted with navigation of complex systems involved in financial investment transactions.
Developed extensive knowledge of retirement products and tax information for retirement products.
Balanced up to 25 accounts simultaneously, maintaining regular contact and professional relationships with each.
Education
BBA - Business Management, Human Resources, Marketing
Fort Hays State University
Hays
08.2015 - 05.2017
Continued Education - Business & Accounting
Washburn University
Topeka
08.2010 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Allen County Community College
Iola, KS
08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Payroll and Benefits Administration
Quickbooks Online Expertise
Financial Statements Expertise
Business Process Workflow
MS Office Expertise
Month-End Reports
Bank Deposits
Monthly Reconciliations
Check Disbursement
File and Database Management
Monthly Reconciliations
Check Disbursement
File and Database Management
Quote
To be able to look back upon one’s life in satisfaction, is to live twice.
Kahlil Gibran
Timeline
Business Manager/Accounting Specialist
Hayden Catholic High School
03.2019 - Current
Office Specialist
City of Topeka
12.2018 - 03.2019
Financial Accounting Assistant
FreeState Electric Cooperative, Inc.
09.2015 - 12.2018
BBA - Business Management, Human Resources, Marketing