Natalie Rodriguez

Accounting Assistant

Phone: (555) 123-4567
Address: Chicago, IL
Website: https://natalie-rodriguez-accounting.com
Email:
  • Detail-oriented Accounting Assistant with 2+ years of experience in accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, and financial data entry across retail and healthcare environments
  • Proficient in QuickBooks Pro, Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), and SAP with proven track record of maintaining 99.5% accuracy in invoice processing and reducing month-end closing time by 15%
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with experience managing vendor relationships and supporting month-end close procedures for organizations with $3M+ annual revenue

Work Experience

Regional Medical Center

Accounts Payable Clerk

March 2022 - Present
  • Process 200+ vendor invoices weekly with 99.5% accuracy rate, managing accounts payable for medical supplies and equipment totaling $1.8M annually
  • Reduced month-end closing time by 15% through implementation of improved invoice coding system and vendor communication procedures
  • Maintain accounts payable ledger for 150+ vendors, ensuring timely payments and resolving discrepancies within 24-hour turnaround
  • Prepare weekly cash flow reports and assist with bank reconciliations for three corporate accounts
  • Collaborate with department managers to resolve billing inquiries and process expense reimbursements up to $5,000

Midwest Retail Solutions

Administrative Assistant

June 2021 - February 2022
  • Managed departmental budget tracking for $75,000 quarterly expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities that reduced overhead by 12%
  • Reconciled purchase orders with invoices and maintained organized filing system for financial documentation
  • Created monthly expense reports using Excel pivot tables, streamlining reporting process for management review
  • Processed employee expense reimbursements and maintained petty cash fund with zero discrepancies

Target Corporation

Cashier/Customer Service Representative

September 2020 - May 2021
  • Balanced cash drawer within $0.50 variance for 98% of shifts while processing 100+ daily transactions
  • Prepared nightly deposits and cash reconciliation reports using POS system
  • Handled returns, exchanges, and payment processing including credit card reconciliation
  • Trained 5 new cashiers on proper cash handling procedures and register operations

Education

DePaul University

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

May 2021
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Relevant Coursework: Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Intermediate Accounting I & II, Taxation, Auditing, QuickBooks Certification, Excel for Accounting Professionals

Technical Skills

Advanced: Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros), QuickBooks Pro, Accounts Payable/Receivable
Intermediate: SAP, Xero, Google Sheets, Bank Reconciliation, Financial Reporting
Basic: Sage 50, ADP Payroll, Peachtree Accounting

Certifications

QuickBooks Certified User

Intuit

2021

Microsoft Excel Specialist

Microsoft

2021

Bookkeeping Professional Certificate

National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers

2022

Core Competencies

Month-end Close Procedures

Invoice Processing & Vendor Management

Financial Data Analysis

GAAP Knowledge

Cash Flow Management

Expense Report Preparation

Multi-tasking & Deadline Management

Team Collaboration & Communication

Academic Achievements

Dean's List

DePaul University

2019-2021
4 consecutive semesters (2019-2021) while working 25 hours/week

Merit-Based Academic Scholarship

DePaul University

2019-2021
$7,500 annually for maintaining 3.5+ GPA

Accounting Department Award for Excellence in Cost Accounting

DePaul University

2021

Beta Alpha Psi Honor Society Member

National Accounting Honor Society

2021

Relevant Projects

Streamlining Accounts Payable Workflow

2022
Created process documentation adopted by Regional Medical Center, reducing invoice processing time by 20%

Small Business Financial Analysis

2021
Senior capstone project analyzing 3-year financial statements and presenting recommendations to local business owner

Professional References

Sarah Mitchell, CPA

Accounting Manager, Regional Medical Center

Phone: (555) 234-5678
Email: [email protected]
Relationship: Direct Supervisor (March 2022 - Present)

Professor David Chen, MBA, CPA

Accounting Department Chair, DePaul University

Phone: (555) 345-6789
Email: [email protected]
Relationship: Advanced Accounting Instructor and Academic Advisor (2019-2021)

Jennifer Walsh

Operations Manager, Midwest Retail Solutions

Phone: (555) 456-7890
Email: [email protected]
Relationship: Former Supervisor (June 2021 - February 2022)