Accounting assistant
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Assisted the finance department with accounting and bookkeeping duties including accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, payroll, GL accounts, and customer service. Served as the point of contact between the CFS Department and other departments within the company.

• Handled invoice processing, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions.
• Processed journal entries and assist with bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Ensured checks were accurate and signed by management before bank deposit/distribution.
• Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
• Updated and maintained accounting software and Excel spreadsheets.
• Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

Challenging role requiring administrative and mathematical skills to support workflows.

• Maintained detailed records of financial transactions and performed data processing using MS Excel.
• Leveraged effective communication skills to facilitate seamless workflow that promote accuracy.
• Provided excellent customer service by leveraging relations skills
• Worked to ensure all requirements were completed to meet daily and monthly closing schedules.

Engaging role requiring analytical and critical thinking skills to accurate execution of duties.

• Maintained relations with clients to build rapport and effectively investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Processed invoices and made accurate journal entries resulting in a swift reduction in discrepancies.
• Liaised with supervisors to develop optimized work schedules with a focus on proper task delegations resulting in optimized productivity and proficiency.
• Reviewed all entries and figures to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.