Linda Walker
Memphis
Summary
An Accounting Assistant who is highly skilled in accounts receivable and accounts payable with eye for identifying and correcting errors. Specializing in recording financial transactions to generate revenue for products or services rendered. Displays strong analysis and organizational skills and demonstrates experience in calculating, posting and managing accounting figures and financial records. Dependable accounting professional acknowledged for reliability, integrity and quick-learning ability. Dedicated with strong work ethic and resourceful nature.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant Assistant/ Accounts Payable Specialist
State Systems Inc.
08.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough research on complex accounting issues, contributing valuable insights to management decision-making processes.
- Managed expense reporting process ensuring timely reimbursements while maintaining adherence to company policies.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing both internal and external inquiries related to invoicing or payment status.
- Answered phone calls regarding financial matters such as payments due.
- Helps to prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings.
- Use spreadsheets to track data and produce charts.
- Participate in cross-functional projects aimed at streamlining finance operations within the organization.
- Apply proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Investigate daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Checks and approves all vouchers for payment.
- Audits freight bills against freight manifest.
Accounting Assistant
Equus Workforce Solutions
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Monitor status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reconcile account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Investigate daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Assist management with finalization of annual expense plans.
- Apply proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Process incoming and outgoing invoices and payments.
- Assist staff accountant with managing contract dollars.
- Process payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Check general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
Sr. Accounts Receivable Clerk
Terminix Commercial
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Prepare and mail invoices to customers, process payments and document account updates.
- Investigate daily variances and correct errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Handle interface reconciliations and the transferring of data files.
- Reconciles bank and general ledger accounts.
- Completes internal form for correcting and posting to customer accounts.
- Provides information to auditors as needed.
- Maintains organized financial records, paper and electronic.
- Helps to support implementation of updated software.
Sr. Cash Applications Specialist
Yusen Logistics
07.2011 - 10.2018
- Processed incoming cash receipts by checks, ACH and wire payment to customer's accounts.
- Prepared checks requests for customer's over payments and other issues.
- Researched and resolved unapplied cash items.
- Followed up directly with customers to collect information and verify details.
- Prepared deposit reconciliation.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedure.
- Identified and communicated customer payment discrepancies and worked directly with collections team for research and resolution.
Sr Invoicing Administrator
Pacer International
10.2000 - 06.2011
- Researched and updated billing discrepancies using oracle-based systems.
- Requested and maintained documentation to secure accurate billing.
- Reviewed and researched container movement for billing purposes.
- Performed weekly and monthly reports for cash receivables.
- Resolved issues and escalated problems with knowledgeable support and quality service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
Memphis, TN06.2011
Skills
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Accounts Receivable
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Relations
- Computer proficiency
- Training & Development
Timeline
Accountant Assistant/ Accounts Payable Specialist
State Systems Inc.
08.2023 - Current
Accounting Assistant
Equus Workforce Solutions
10.2021 - 07.2023
Sr. Accounts Receivable Clerk
Terminix Commercial
10.2018 - 09.2021
Sr. Cash Applications Specialist
Yusen Logistics
07.2011 - 10.2018
Sr Invoicing Administrator
Pacer International
10.2000 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Strayer University
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