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