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Trudy Vassell

Hollywood,FL

Summary

Experienced Accountant with 6+ years of expertise and proven results in accounting and financial reporting. Adept at financial statement preparation and analysis, auditing, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within standardized rules, requirements and best practices. Open-minded individual recognized as a leader and creative problem-solver who also possesses strong analytical and organizational skills.


Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Loesche America, Inc.
07.2017 - Current
  • Manage full-cycle accounts payables activities to ensure compliance with accounting principles, policies, and external audits.
  • Collaborate with Director of Finance to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial statements, quarterly tax payments, and reconciliation of credit cards and bank statements.
  • Prepare accounts payable reports for review and approval of payments.
  • Produce detailed reports to drive financial accuracy.
  • Verify vendor invoices, bank information, and making timely payments.
  • Support customer service department with billing clients for service jobs completed.
  • Post vendor payments and invoices using SAP system.
  • Reconcile accounts and participate in external audits.
  • Develop and maintain control sheets using excel, to track and analyze accounting data for various projects.

Senior Admissions Counselor

Keiser University
02.2011 - 01.2017
  • Promoted quality of Keiser University's education to prospective online students, veterans, and their families.
  • Exceeded pre-established enrollment objectives by 27% each quarter.
  • Communicated admissions and financial aid policies to ensure students were properly informed about their enrollment options.
  • Regularly followed up with enrolled students throughout recruitment and admissions process to confirm success and identify problem areas.
  • Collaborated with Financial Aid Officers to verify student's eligibility and discuss payment options.
  • Expanded student access to admissions via use of chat sessions, calling campaigns and other targeted recruitment events to attract online students.

Office Manager

Brady's Family Dentistry
12.2004 - 01.2007
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the dental office.
  • Supervised Dental Assistants.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
  • Ensured adequate supply of needed products at best prices.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to ensure that dental claims were processed efficiently and on time.

Operations Assistant

U.S. Brick and Block Systems Inc.
11.2001 - 12.2004
  • Coordinated shipping of materials to job sites.
  • Reviewed and processed permit applications.
  • Tracked permit statuses and maintained a status log in excel.
  • Communicated with multiple vendors regarding orders and delivery status
  • Tracked production of current jobs, and provided weekly notification to customers of new job starts.

Education

MBA Accounting -

Keiser University
Ft Lauderdale, Florida
2018

BBA Accounting -

Florida Atlantic University
Davie, Florida
2010

Skills

  • SAP Proficient
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Statements
  • Full-Cycle Accounting
  • Attention to Detail
  • GAAP Accounting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Accountant

Loesche America, Inc.
07.2017 - Current

Senior Admissions Counselor

Keiser University
02.2011 - 01.2017

Office Manager

Brady's Family Dentistry
12.2004 - 01.2007

Operations Assistant

U.S. Brick and Block Systems Inc.
11.2001 - 12.2004

MBA Accounting -

Keiser University

BBA Accounting -

Florida Atlantic University
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