Ruth Lema
Stone Mountain
Summary
Accounting professional, proficient in generally accepted accounting principles and the implementation of project-based accounting software. Critical thinker delivering innovative solutions to complex business and technical issues. Skilled collaborator with organizational leadership expertise. Strengths in accounting process management, systems implementation and IT administration. Offering 8+ years of experience achieving bottom-line performance through process improvements, cost reduction strategies and implementation of strong accounting controls.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Recovery Consultants Of Atlanta
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
- Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
Accounting Specialist
TES-AMM
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Leveraged advanced Excel skills to create dynamic financial models for decision-making purposes.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced manual tasks for the accounting team, freeing up time for higher-value activities.
Hospitality Manager
LAZ Parking
11.2020 - 05.2022
- Implemented successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
- Increased revenue by developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies to attract new customers.
- Maintained well-regarded concierge services to provide guests with assistance and convenient information about local attractions.
- Assisted guests with check-ins, account inquiries, and any additional services needed.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
03.2015 - 10.2020
- Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
- Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Accounting Clerk Assistant
Technical College System of Georgia
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Compiled and archived signed sales agreements, client cost confirmations, invoicing and cash receipts.
- Worked with supervisor to address and resolve issues with documentation or financial entries.
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Assisted internal accounting team in checking financial statements for accuracy to produce reliable reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Skills
- Financial Auditing
- Revenue Tracking
- 10-Key Proficiency
- Invoice Processing
- Tax Preparation
- Financial Reporting
- Problem-Solving
- Report Preparation
- Accounting Policy and Control
- Audit Preparation
- Document Recordkeeping
- Account Reconciliation
- Payroll Auditing
- Financial Statements Review
- Monthly and Annual Journal Entries
- Decision Making
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Recovery Consultants Of Atlanta
12.2023 - Current
Accounting Specialist
TES-AMM
07.2022 - 09.2023
Hospitality Manager
LAZ Parking
11.2020 - 05.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
03.2015 - 10.2020
Accounting Clerk Assistant
Technical College System of Georgia
09.2012 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Georgia State University
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