Ted Cook
Bunker Hill,Illinois
Summary
Well-organized professional experienced in multitasking to manage diverse accounting requirements. Successful in task prioritization, audit support and accounting procedures. Familiar with operating on demanding schedules and maintaining financial controls with little oversight.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
Casino Queen
East Saint Louis , US
2022.02 - 2023.06
- Prepare and file taxes for city, state, and Illinois Gaming Board
- Make journal entries to balance accounts
- Reconcile accounts for efficiency and accuracy
- Help external auditors with documents and questions about accounts
Accounts Payable Specialist
Roller Derby Skate Corp
Litchfield , US
2022.10 - 2023.06
- Answer emails, bank reconciliation, enter invoices into system, produce checks for vendors
Accounts Payable Clerk
Casino Queen
East Saint Louis , US
2017.08 - 2022.02
- Reconciles vendor invoices through proof of receipt and PO's to process for payment
- Coding vendor invoices with the appropriate general ledger account number
- Verifies sales tax assessments and self-assesses sales tax if necessary
- Generates accounts payable reports for management review
- Prepares 1099's for vendors who qualify at year end
- Maintain accounts payable filing system
- Prepares Audit finding reports related to purchasing violations
- Signatory ability on various logs and purchase requisitions, access to sensitive assets and areas
Slot & Table Game Auditor
Casino Queen
East Saint Louis , US
2011.02 - 2017.08
- Ensures compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation
- Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing items to documentation
- Completes audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings
- Appraises adequacy of internal control systems by completing audit questionnaires
- Maintains internal control systems by updating audit programs and questionnaires; recommending new policies and procedures
- Communicates audit findings by preparing a final report; discussing findings with auditees
- Complies with federal, state, and local security legal requirements by studying existing and new security legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
- Prepares special audit and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating information and trends
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Valet Attendant
Casino Queen
East Saint Louis , US
2006.02 - 2011.02
- Issue ticket stubs, or place numbered tags on windshields, and give customers matching tag, all while providing outstanding customer service and building a regular client base
- Ability to logically and independently plan, organize and complete work in a timely manner
- Comply with departmental service guarantees, casino policies and procedures and adhere to all traffic laws
Asphalt Laborer
Warren St
Bunker Hill , US
2002.01 - 2006.02
- Handled asphalt for diverse clients while following state and federal regulations (e.g., corporations, government agencies and residential projects)
- Confer with managerial or technical personnel, departments, or contractors to resolve problems and coordinate work with other construction project activities
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Management
LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Godfrey, ILSkills
- Customer Service
- Quickbooks
- Tax Experience
- Auditing
- Data Entry
- Account reviewing
- Account Reconciliation
- Vendor Relations
- Invoice Processing
- Transaction verification
Additional Information
Filing & Data Entry (85 wpm), Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook, Customer Service, General Bookkeeping (Accounts payable & receivable), Scheduling events, meetings & appointments
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Roller Derby Skate Corp
2022.10 - 2023.06
Staff Accountant
Casino Queen
2022.02 - 2023.06
Accounts Payable Clerk
Casino Queen
2017.08 - 2022.02
Slot & Table Game Auditor
Casino Queen
2011.02 - 2017.08
Valet Attendant
Casino Queen
2006.02 - 2011.02
Asphalt Laborer
Warren St
2002.01 - 2006.02
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Management
LEWIS & CLARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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