TRACY A. BAKER
Lancaster,NY
Summary
Accounting Specialist that handles general ledgers, bookkeeping, accounts receivables and accounts payables. Possesses expertise in preparing relevant reports of certain financial activity and use accounting skills for problem solving.
Diligent Staff accountant with solid background in finance operations and support. Proven track record in managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Demonstrated ability in using financial software and analytical skills to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
H&r Construction Parts & Equipment
11.2020 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, safeguarding both company data and client privacy.
- Supported year-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded before the start of the new fiscal year.
- Processed daily financial transactions in support of finance team objectives.
- Generated reports for budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to track results against target profit margins.
- Streamlined vendor payment processes, ensuring timely disbursements to maintain strong relationships.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly financial statements and reports to inform management.
- Proactively identified potential risks within the organization''s finances, alerting management to concerns as needed.
- Minimized risk of errors by accurately processing invoices, payments and other financial transactions.
- Increased efficiency with thorough maintenance of financial records and documentation.
- Reduced discrepancies in accounts receivable by closely monitoring customer payments and following up on overdue balances.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Contributed to successful audit completion, preparing necessary documentation and answering auditor queries.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Accounting Specialist
NAPA AUTO PARTS
01.2013 - Current
- Accounts Payable: Receive and post payments from 56 jobbing stores along with miscellaneous accounts
- Accounts Receivable: Statements, Data Entry, Liaison between 55 jobbing stores and our headquarters
- Check Requests, Run statements for 55 jobbing stores
- Work extensively with journal entries and general ledger accounts
- Assist with monthly Profit and Loss Reports
- Work with daily cash reports for 11 district stores
- Customer Service, Administrative Duties to the General Manager
- Control W-9 and Tax Forms
Client Services Professional
PILLAR PROCESSING, LLC/STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C
01.2006 - 01.2013
- Data entry-Provide detailed status updates to bank/clients for more than 100 files on a daily basis
- Provided support to previous supervisor
- Prepared post sale and presale documents to be recorded by the many County Clerks' offices, i.e
- Deeds, tax documents, and referee reports of sale
Accounting Clerk
DUNN TIRE, LLC.
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Started as Receptionist, after six months promoted to Account Clerk
- As an Account Clerk, Data entry, Disbursed checks for posted invoices for 27 store locations and corporate office
- Established new store charge accounts for accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Posted payments for corporate and wholesale charge accounts
- Collections, Customer relations
- Controlled W-9 and 1099 tax forms
- Controlled sales and waste tire tax exemption certificate
- Clerical support duties for the President and Marketing Director
- Substitute receptionist duties
Education
Bachelor's - Applied Science, Speech-Language Pathology
NEW YORK STATE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
01.1999
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Humanities/Social Science
NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.1997
Associate in Applied Science - Secretarial Administration
NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.1993
Skills
- Oracle NetSuite
- e-Emphasys (Extend)
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting principles
- Bank reconciliation
- LPSDesktop
- Lenstar Foreclosure Systems
- MAS90 Master Accounting Series Software
- Windows
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Works
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Expert Typing
- Proficient in [software]
- Accounts receivable
References
References available upon request
Technicaltools
- DPC400
- PeopleSoft
- LPSDesktop
- Lenstar Foreclosure Systems
- MAS90 Master Accounting Series Software
- Windows
- Microsoft Software (Word, Works, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Expert Typing
Timeline
Finance Assistant
H&r Construction Parts & Equipment
11.2020 - Current
Accounting Specialist
NAPA AUTO PARTS
01.2013 - Current
Client Services Professional
PILLAR PROCESSING, LLC/STEVEN J. BAUM, P.C
01.2006 - 01.2013
Accounting Clerk
DUNN TIRE, LLC.
01.2000 - 01.2006
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts, Humanities/Social Science
NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate in Applied Science - Secretarial Administration
NIAGARA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Bachelor's - Applied Science, Speech-Language Pathology
NEW YORK STATE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
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