ACCOUNTING REPRESENTATIVE RESUME EXAMPLE

Michael Turner

Columbus, OH

(614) 555-1842

michaelturner92@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/michaelturner92

SUMMARY

Results-driven Accounting Representative with 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, cash reconciliation, and customer invoicing within financial services and operational accounting environments. Proven record of reducing payment discrepancies by 15% through accurate reconciliations and transaction verification. Expertise in general ledger support and payment processing to optimize accounting workflows, mitigate reporting inaccuracies, and drive operational efficiency across high-volume financial transactions.

SKILLS

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Bank Reconciliation

Cash Application

Journal Entries

Financial Reporting

Vendor Management

ACH Processing

EXPERIENCE

Accounting Representative

Midwest Benefit Solutions, Columbus, OH

June 2024 - Present

• Process 120+ weekly vendor invoices and customer payments while maintaining 98% transaction accuracy within the company ERP platform.
• Reconcile monthly bank statements and subsidiary ledgers, reducing unresolved account variances by 17% through detailed financial review procedures.
• Generate customer invoices and service statements for 300+ active accounts, improving billing turnaround times by 21%.
• Support ACH payment verification, unapplied cash reconciliation, and daily cash posting activities exceeding $85K weekly.

Accounting Assistant

Buckeye Administrative Services, Dayton, OH

August 2022 - May 2024

• Entered daily accounts receivable transactions and cash receipts while maintaining accurate financial records across multiple operational departments.
• Assisted with monthly general ledger postings and journal entries supporting timely month-end financial close activities.
• Investigated disputed invoices and vendor payment inquiries, contributing to a 14% improvement in issue resolution efficiency.
• Prepared bank deposits and maintained accounting spreadsheets tracking receivables, fixed assets, and prepaid expense balances.

EDUCATION

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting

Columbus State Community College, Columbus, OH

2022

Danielle R. Foster

Nashville, TN

(615) 555-2769

danielle.foster@outlook.com

linkedin.com/in/daniellerfoster

SUMMARY

Results-driven Accounting Representative with 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting, accounts receivable, and banking operations within the insurance and financial administration industries. Proven record of improving reconciliation efficiency by 24% through process optimization and detailed financial analysis. Expertise in account reconciliation and cash management to optimize reporting accuracy, mitigate payment discrepancies, and drive compliance across multi-department accounting operations.

SKILLS

General Ledger

Account Reconciliation

Accounts Receivable

Cash Management

ACH Processing

Financial Analysis

Vendor Relations

Journal Entries

EXPERIENCE

Accounting Representative

Summit Financial Administrators, Nashville, TN

March 2022 - Present

• Reconcile 400+ customer and vendor accounts monthly while processing electronic payments and maintaining accurate general ledger balances.
• Prepare monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns and quarterly retail reporting packages totaling more than $2.4M annually.
• Coordinate with external banks and internal departments to resolve ACH exceptions, stop payments, and disputed transactions within 24 hours.
• Analyze unapplied cash balances and recommend liability adjustments, reducing unresolved cash exceptions by 22%.
• Train junior accounting staff on reconciliation procedures, invoicing standards, and ERP documentation requirements.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Volunteer Business Group, Murfreesboro, TN

January 2020 - February 2022

• Processed daily customer invoices, receipts, and deposits while maintaining accurate receivable aging reports for 500+ active accounts.
• Reviewed customer credit reports and payment histories, supporting improved collections performance and reducing overdue balances by 19%.
• Assisted with monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting schedules supporting month-end close deadlines.
• Maintained vendor and customer account documentation while resolving billing discrepancies and responding to payment inquiries.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

2019

Christopher A. Bennett

Charlotte, NC

(704) 555-9314

cabennett.finance@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/christopherabennett-finance

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Accounting Representative with 9+ years of experience in financial reporting, banking reconciliations, and operational accounting within insurance administration and business services industries. Proven record of improving financial close accuracy by 28% through advanced reconciliation controls and reporting standardization initiatives. Expertise in general ledger management and process improvement to optimize cash operations, mitigate compliance risks, and drive efficient accounting performance across high-volume multi-entity environments.

CORE SKILLS

Financial Reporting

General Ledger

Bank Reconciliation

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Cash Flow Analysis

Process Improvement

ERP Systems

EXPERIENCE

Senior Accounting Representative

Carolina Risk Management Services, Charlotte, NC

April 2021 - Present

• Oversee monthly reconciliations for 650+ employer and customer accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance across multi-state operations.
• Prepare complex general ledger worksheets related to reserves, revenue recognition, and operational expenses exceeding $6.5M annually.
• Direct ACH payment verification, lockbox receipt updates, and banking exception resolutions, improving transaction processing efficiency by 31%.
• Collaborate with Controllers and Treasurers on accounting process enhancements that reduced reconciliation turnaround times from five days to three days.
• Lead month-end close support activities, financial reporting preparation, and audit documentation for internal and external review engagements.

Accounting Representative

Piedmont Administrative Group, Greensboro, NC

February 2017 - March 2021

• Managed accounts payable and receivable operations while processing vendor payments, customer invoices, and bank deposits totaling over $4M annually.
• Reconciled subsidiary ledgers and investigated accounting discrepancies, improving reporting accuracy and decreasing unresolved variances by 23%.
• Coordinated customer billing inquiries, disputed invoice resolutions, and payment verification activities, supporting 95% on-time collections performance.
• Assisted with quarterly financial reporting schedules, journal entry preparation, and annual audit support for operational accounting functions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC

2016

• Administered monthly payment allocations, reconciliations, and account audits across 250+ individual and employer group accounts, preserving billing accuracy and strengthening financial reporting reliability.
• Processed routine employer group payments while reviewing unapplied cash reports, reducing unresolved balance discrepancies by 18% through consistent accounting validation and allocation oversight.
• Collaborated with Senior Representatives to investigate billing irregularities, resolve membership exception issues, and improve dues allocation workflows supporting compliant accounting and reconciliation procedures.
• Managed billing inquiries from internal departments, employer groups, and members, delivering accurate payment guidance and maintaining timely resolution standards across shared account portfolios exceeding $1.2M.
• Coordinated closely with Eligibility Representative staff and NetSource Credit teams, facilitating account research, payment verification, and reconciliation support for complex employer billing situations.
• Supported employer group account audits by analyzing balances, validating applied payments, and documenting discrepancies, contributing to improved account transparency and stronger operational accounting controls.

Core Skills:

• Payment Allocation
• Account Reconciliation
• Billing Audits
• Cash Application
• Accounts Receivable
• Financial Reporting

• Prepared and distributed 150+ weekly operational payment checks with supporting documentation, ensuring accurate processing, timely mailing, and compliance with special handling requirements.
• Executed accounts payable check voids and stop payments while coordinating with financial institutions, reducing payment discrepancies and improving transaction resolution efficiency by 22%.
• Verified daily ACH payment batches against external banking records, maintaining accurate electronic payment processing and strengthening financial control procedures across high-volume transactions.
• Managed incoming department mail operations and returned check distribution, supporting streamlined payment workflows and accelerating issue resolution for internal accounting and vendor teams.
• Monitored the accounts payable inbox daily, researching operational payment inquiries and delivering responsive support that improved turnaround times for payment-related requests and audit documentation.
• Maintained detailed accounts payable files, policies, and procedural records while assisting internal audits and due diligence reviews, reinforcing compliance standards and organizational financial accountability.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable
• ACH Processing
• Check Management
• Payment Reconciliation
• Audit Support
• Financial Documentation

• Applied manual cash postings for NetSource payments while reconciling unapplied balances, improving payment allocation accuracy and supporting timely financial reporting across high-volume account portfolios.
• Executed deduction resolution activities through automated workflows, analytical review, and written communication, reducing unresolved disputes by 20% while maintaining compliance with accounting procedures.
• Collaborated with business partners to investigate disputed transactions, recommend corrective actions, and accelerate resolution timelines for credit, debit, and vendor-related account discrepancies.
• Processed credit and debit memos with consistent accuracy while updating dispute codes, vendor records, and deduction comments across 300+ open accounts and payment exceptions.
• Supported banking operations involving ACH exceptions, positive pay requests, stop payments, and transaction imaging, strengthening payment security controls and improving banking reconciliation efficiency.
• Analyzed unapplied cash reconciliations to determine liability disposition requirements and recommend process improvements, contributing to stronger operational controls and more efficient cash management procedures.

Core Skills:

• Cash Application
• Deduction Resolution
• ACH Processing
• Account Reconciliation
• Dispute Management
• Bank Transactions

• Managed complex accounting support functions across accounts payable and receivable operations, ensuring accurate cash posting, vendor payment processing, and compliance with departmental financial procedures.
• Prepared detailed accounting documents, bank deposits, and general ledger postings daily, maintaining transaction accuracy and supporting reconciliation activities for multi-account financial operations.
• Trained and guided junior accounting staff on workflow procedures, documentation standards, and transaction processing requirements, improving operational consistency and reducing processing errors by 15%.
• Executed daily financial data entry and customer payment posting activities, reconciling receipts and deposits while supporting efficient cash management across high-volume transaction environments.
• Investigated accounting discrepancies and documentation issues through detailed research and tracking, restoring transaction accuracy and strengthening reporting reliability for internal financial records exceeding $2M.
• Administered unclaimed property reporting and operational accounting assignments while coordinating cross-functional support activities, contributing to streamlined departmental workflows and stronger regulatory compliance practices.

Core Skills:

• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Bank Reconciliation
• Cash Posting
• Financial Reporting

• Reconciled bank accounts, balanced general and subsidiary ledgers, and compiled monthly financial closing reports, supporting accurate accounting operations across multi-department transaction environments.
• Processed disbursements, expenses, and vendor payments while verifying accounting classifications and journal entry accuracy, improving financial consistency and reducing reporting discrepancies by 17%.
• Reviewed accounting information for completeness and compliance, coordinating with multiple departments and locations to resolve account variances and maintain reliable financial documentation standards.
• Assessed credit balance accounts and reconciled unapplied cash discrepancies, identifying resolution requirements and supporting efficient cash posting operations through Open Scan and virtual remit systems.
• Prepared monthly Sales and Use Tax Returns alongside quarterly Retail Sales and Deposit Reports, ensuring timely regulatory submissions and accurate financial reporting exceeding $1.5M annually.
• Supported accounting staff and operational teams by answering account-related inquiries, processing special event financial activities, and maintaining responsive service during evening and weekend assignments.

Core Skills:

• Bank Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• Cash Posting
• Tax Reporting
• Journal Entries
• Financial Analysis

• Verified and processed daily cash batches exceeding $45K, recording receipts accurately within accounting software and maintaining consistent cash control procedures across multiple payment sources.
• Deposited funds and reconciled daily credit card transactions from merchant processors to bank accounts, improving transaction accuracy and supporting timely financial reporting activities.
• Maintained petty cash disbursement records and prepared journal entries for operational expenses, including postage, inventory, credit card fees, and program-related cost allocations.
• Entered accounts receivable invoices and payment receipts while tracking aging balances, reducing overdue accounts by 21% through proactive customer communication and collection follow-up efforts.
• Reconciled monthly cash receipt spreadsheets against bank statements, identifying outstanding deposits and balancing subsidiary records for receivables, prepaid assets, inventory, and fixed assets.
• Supported successful accounts receivable operations by reviewing payment activity, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and ensuring reliable financial documentation across high-volume customer account transactions.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Receivable
• Cash Reconciliation
• Journal Entries
• Bank Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• Payment Processing

• Processed vendor and supplier invoices within ERP systems, ensuring timely payment execution and maintaining accurate financial records across high-volume accounts payable operations.
• Established new vendor profiles and validated supporting documentation, improving onboarding efficiency and strengthening compliance with internal accounting and procurement procedures.
• Responded to vendor payment inquiries and coordinated issue resolution activities, reducing payment delays and supporting consistent communication between suppliers and internal finance teams.
• Reviewed customer credit reports and trade references to determine appropriate credit limits and payment terms, contributing to reduced financial risk and improved receivables management.
• Generated customer invoices, account statements, payroll journal entries, and premium financing transactions, supporting accurate financial reporting and streamlined daily accounting administration.
• Reconciled commission statements and maintained premium tracking spreadsheets, enhancing reporting accuracy and supporting operational decision-making across multiple financial reporting cycles.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable
• ERP Systems
• Credit Analysis
• Payroll Processing
• Journal Entries
• Commission Reconciliation

• Performed routine accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, reconciliations, and auditing functions, supporting accurate financial operations within high-volume transaction environments.
• Reviewed, coded, and verified financial transactions and journal entries daily, improving reporting accuracy and ensuring compliance with established accounting procedures and documentation standards.
• Reconciled office records and accounting schedules against the general ledger, identifying discrepancies and resolving exceptions that strengthened month-end reporting accuracy by 16%.
• Researched accounting issues and completed complex financial calculations supporting trial balance preparation, contributing to timely financial close processes and reliable operational reporting outcomes.
• Guided less experienced accounting staff by serving as a departmental resource, fostering collaborative workflows and improving consistency across transaction processing and reconciliation activities.
• Generated and distributed customer service invoices through email and mail channels while maintaining accurate financial records and independently managing accounting responsibilities within established procedures.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Journal Entries
• Account Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting

• Managed front-desk operations by greeting walk-in customers, directing business calls, and coordinating service interactions, improving customer response efficiency across sales and service departments.
• Scheduled customer service work orders and resolved product or service concerns, supporting timely issue resolution and maintaining consistent customer satisfaction standards throughout daily operations.
• Prepared and distributed shop and service work orders while maintaining Spring and Fall Excel tracking worksheets, strengthening workflow organization and improving operational scheduling accuracy.
• Processed customer invoices, prepared month-end statements, and completed daily bank deposits, supporting accurate accounts receivable management and reliable financial transaction reporting.
• Administered accounts payable processing and vendor maintenance activities, ensuring timely payment handling and maintaining accurate supplier records within established accounting procedures.
• Participated in month-end closing activities and prepared accounting reports for management review, contributing to accurate financial reporting and improved departmental operational visibility.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable
• Customer Invoicing
• Bank Deposits
• Work Order Management
• Financial Reporting
• Vendor Maintenance

• Reconciled general and subsidiary ledger accounts while processing electronic payments and financial transactions, ensuring accurate account balancing and supporting reliable day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepared supporting schedules and financial reports for the Credit Union, contributing to timely weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Reviewed financial data and general ledger activity to identify reporting improvements, recommending accounting process efficiencies that enhanced operational accuracy and management decision-making capabilities.
• Monitored disbursements, expenses, and payment activities while coordinating with departments and external agencies to resolve communication issues and maintain uninterrupted financial workflows.
• Generated monthly customer service statements and maintained invoicing requirement databases, improving billing accuracy and ensuring compliance with customer-specific invoicing and portal procedures.
• Resolved customer concerns and disputed invoices through detailed investigation and cross-functional coordination, strengthening customer satisfaction and accelerating issue resolution across high-volume account portfolios.

Core Skills:

• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Electronic Payments
• Account Reconciliation
• Customer Invoicing
• Process Improvement

• Collected monthly vouchers and invoices from account management teams while preparing accounts payable checks and bill lists for Board of Commissioners review and approval processes.
• Processed and coded accounts payable invoices for parts, materials, and operational expenses, ensuring accurate financial documentation and timely vendor payment execution across multiple departments.
• Uploaded and maintained monthly bank statements and third-party administrator reports, supporting organized financial recordkeeping and improving accessibility for reconciliation and audit review activities.
• Reconciled monthly bank statements and updated weekly lockbox receipts, strengthening cash management accuracy and reducing unresolved account variances through consistent financial monitoring procedures.
• Prepared monthly general ledger worksheets covering case reserves, IBNR, revenue, and expenses while posting journal entries that supported accurate month-end financial reporting.
• Collaborated with Treasurers, vendors, and senior accounting leadership on special projects, contributing to streamlined accounting operations and improved financial process coordination across reporting cycles.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable
• Bank Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• Financial Reporting
• Lockbox Processing
• Vendor Management