Accounts Payable

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Accounting Professional with over ••••• years of progressive expertise in office management, accounting
and operations. Experience includes government and startup organizations. Recognized as energetic, ambitious and adaptable within fast-paced and changing environments. Demonstrated strengths include dependability, attention to detail, accuracy, and self-motivation. Skilled at researching and
resolving discrepancies and processing critical paperwork with timeliness and accuracy, exceeding objectives. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Dept. of Licensing & Dept. of Revenue accounting software and various databases.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
City of Bellevue, Bellevue WA••••• ••••• - •••••
SENIOR ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE, Finance and Tax Office, ••••• - •••••
Responsible for the processing and approval of city business licenses, and the invoicing and collection of business taxes.
? Communicated with new businesses to ensure application for licenses were in compliance with state and city tax laws.
? Evaluated and approved business licenses in compliance with the City of Bellevue Department of Licenses registration laws. Finalized the licensing with approval letters, tax returns and tax guide.
? Downloaded and evaluated sensitive bank business financial and tax data, verifying that tax returns were keyed correctly; made corrections prior to posting on customer accounts.
? Evaluated business tax returns and from the Washington State Department of Licensing for detection or auditing.
? Researched coding of receipts for compliance verification.
? Administered tax refund tracking and issued refunds for overpayment of taxes.
? Resolved insufficient funds, unsigned checks and stop payments on business tax accounts.
? Administered the archive tax documents to outside agency for safe keeping and retrieval.
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ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE, Finance and Treasury, ••••• - •••••
Responsible for all aspects of the Citys accounts receivable system including billings and collections.
? Performed timely and accurate reconciliation of payroll and claims warrants.
? Functioned as Backup Cashier throughout the day, including making bank deposits.
? Promoted to Senior Account Associate.

Sammamish Woodworks, Redmond, WA••••• ••••• - •••••
CO-OWNER
Managed all accounting functions for this family-owned woodworking business.
? Developed account ledgers for all business activity, including payables, receivables, payroll and taxes.
? Established price sheets and composed advertising and marketing materials for all products.

EDUCATION
Business Administration, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Associate of Arts, Business Administration, Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, WA