Karen Whittington
Smithdale
Summary
Dedicated accounting clerk known for meticulous attention to detail and strong software proficiency. Experienced in payroll processing and account reconciliation, with a commitment to delivering accurate financial reports in multiple areas.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Clerk
Wayne Sanderson Farms
Hazlehurst, MS
05.2012 - Current
- Processed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Reconciled bank statements with internal records, maintaining consistency and accuracy.
- Managed payroll processing, including calculations of hours worked and deductions.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports, contributing to strategic decision-making processes.
- Implemented improvements in invoicing procedures, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors.
- Trained new staff on accounting software and company procedures, fostering team development.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and optimize resource allocation.
- Maintained organized filing systems for accounting records, ensuring easy access to crucial financial information when needed.
- Maintained accounting records utilizing in-house and client systems.
- Input high volume of monthly invoices with consistent accuracy.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing activities by completing accurate journal entries and account adjustments.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables and payroll.
- Assisted in payroll processing tasks such as timesheet validation, overtime calculation, benefits administration, and tax deductions.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
- Supported audit preparations through meticulous documentation review and prompt response to auditor inquiries.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new software tools and accounting practices, ensuring continued professional development and growth.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Oracle, Amino, and Excel.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting/Billing And Coding
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05-2011
Skills
- Payment processing
- Invoice processing
- Clerical support
- Administrative support
- Recordkeeping
- File maintenance
- Bookkeeping
- Month-end reports
- Data processing
- Records management
- Document scanning
- Invoicing and collections
- Payroll processing
- Account reconciliation
- Data organization
- Invoicing
- Accounting software proficiency
- General ledger entries
- General ledger accounting
- Payroll
- Proficient in Oracle, Amino, and Excel
- Data analysis
- Report preparation
- GL accuracy
- Purchasing
- Record preparation
- Variance resolutions
- Month-end closing
- Journal updating
- Confidentiality
Timeline
Accounting Clerk
Wayne Sanderson Farms
05.2012 - Current
Associate of Science - Accounting/Billing And Coding
Copiah-Lincoln Community College