Lizbeth Long
Grifton
Summary
Strategic Accounting Professional with a strong background of experience delivering operational excellence within complex financial landscapes. Proficient in GAAP compliance, managing the general ledger, and regulated environment multi-system reconciliation. Demonstrates a good ability for process simplification, upkeep of regulatory standards, and precise reporting. Uses a problem-solving aptitude towards organizational issues by employing a strong background of experience on enterprise accounting platforms and payroll systems for optimum business operation and executive decision assistance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Technician
University
04.2023 - Current
- Complete monthly AP reconciliation, and month end checklist.
- Complete biweekly multi-million-dollar check writes for the university using Banner.
- Process foreign wire request, as well as domestic wire request.
- Inquire on returned ACH payments, as well as returned checks.
- Process daily student refund wire request, as well as the wire requests for other departments for monthly sales tax.
- Enter journal entries for any transactions I have completed.
- Have created standard operating procedures to help new employees during training and trained new employees.
- Presented new ideas to help with issues presented in our department.
- Send out affidavits for uncashed checks.
- Complete monthly audits for Xtender, our document management system.
- Review and approve payrolls wires for bimonthly direct deposit, and benefit wires.
- Assist in monthly reconciliation for three banks.
Bookkeeper
Ricci Law Firm
08.2020 - 04.2023
- Reviewed and processed daily transactions and reporting and expense management.
- Oversee the issuance of case expense checks and ensure accuracy in QuickBooks records.
- Manage communication with vendors and clients regarding invoicing and payments.
- Implement process improvements to streamline financial operations and increase efficiency.
Receptionist (Promoted to Lead Receptionist)
Day Law Firm
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Was one of two receptionists who handled inbound calls and client inquiries.
- Managed client payments and receipts, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
- Assisted in marketing initiatives and client relationship management.
- Provided training and support to new hires, ensuring smooth onboarding processes.
Inbound Call Center Representative
Xoom Energy
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Inbound call center representative who took calls while ensuring high-quality customer service.
- Assisted in training sessions to help new recruits.
- Collaborated with management to develop and implement customer service strategies.
- Handled escalated customer concerns and resolved issues promptly and professionally.
Education
Associate’s - accounting
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC12.2021
Associate’s - business administration
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC12.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Whiteville High School
Whiteville, NC01.2017
Skills
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Customer Relationship Management
- Process Improvement and Optimization
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Leadership and Training
- QuickBooks (Desktop and Online)
- Report preparation
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Transaction management
- Report organization
Certification
Notary for North Carolina
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting Technician
University
04.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
Ricci Law Firm
08.2020 - 04.2023
Receptionist (Promoted to Lead Receptionist)
Day Law Firm
06.2019 - 08.2020
Inbound Call Center Representative
Xoom Energy
11.2018 - 04.2019
Associate’s - business administration
Pitt Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Whiteville High School
Associate’s - accounting
Pitt Community College
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