Tammy Harris
Lansing,MI
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant II
Lansing Board Of Water And Light
05.2017 - Current
- Minimizing late payment fees by consistently monitoring due dates and prioritizing payments accordingly.
- Balancing accounts associated with accounts payable process.
- Process accounts payable through InvoiceWorks platform.
- Assisting employees with filling out expense reports.
- Serving as a key contact person for external vendors, addressing inquiries on payment statuses promptly and professionally.
- Communicating with LBWL business areas to resolve any billing disputes or issues, resulting in improved interdepartmental communication.
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Lansing Board Of Water And Light
05.2017 - 06.2020
- Maintained healthy business relationships through proactive communication with clients regarding outstanding balances and payment terms.
- Managed past due balances, financial inquiries and other accounts receivable functions.
- Supported company growth by ensuring timely revenue recognition and accurate financial data entry.
- Reduced invoice disputes by maintaining accurate records and promptly addressing client concerns.
- Monitored timely collection and application of account receivable collections.
- Increased department efficiency by maintaining comprehensive aging reports for management review.
Cash Office Associate
Tj Maxx Dept Store
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Balanced safe, prepared tills, and prepared register bags for next sales date.
- Prepared bank deposits, ensuring proper accounting practices were followed for secure fund transfers.
- Investigated discrepancies of cash register and POS System totals to resolve errors.
- Enhanced cash handling accuracy by conducting daily cash office audits and reconciliations.
- Verified cash flow and electronic transactions from credit card system to balance registers.
- Identified potential fraudulent activities through vigilant observation and prompt reporting, minimizing financial losses.
- Managed daily flow of cash transactions to provide sufficient cash supply to meet customer needs.
- Monitored and maintained adequate levels of currency and coins, reducing downtime due to insufficient funds.
- Oversaw, balanced and managed change fund to facilitate customer transactions.
- Assisted in training new employees on cash office procedures, contributing to a more efficient work environment.
- Contributed to a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating excellent teamwork skills and maintaining open communication with colleagues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI03.1988
Timeline
Accountant II
Lansing Board Of Water And Light
05.2017 - Current
Accounts Receivable Accountant
Lansing Board Of Water And Light
05.2017 - 06.2020
Cash Office Associate
Tj Maxx Dept Store
06.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Public Affairs And Public Policy Analysis
Michigan State University
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