STARR LEWIS

1057 Muskegon NW * Grand Rapids MI 49504 * 616.433.6788 *

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly organized and detail-focused Accounting Clerk with an exceptional track r
ecord of accurately handling financial reporting in deadline-oriented environmen
ts.
* Skilled in all aspects of recording transactions, posting debits and credits,
reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data for 15 yea
rs.
* Expertise in developing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financi
al statements for management within tight deadlines.
* Proficiency in managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, generating
invoices and monthly statements for clients.
* Excellent computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, a
nd QuickBooks and able to learn proprietary systems/applications quickly and eas
ily.
Skill Proficiencies
* Accounts Payable/Receivable
* Process Improvement
* Reconciliation
EDUCATION
Central High School-Grand Rapids, Michigan Diploma 1970
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY; Grand Rapids, MI
Accounting courses: Algebra I, Algebra II, English and Psychology and Bookkeepin
g
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-Grand Rapids, Michigan
Hospital Administration, Medical Technology September 2009 to present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Grand Rapids Press - Grand Rapids, Michigan 2009
Collection (Contract through Accountemps)
Called on delinquent accounts for payments or setting up payment plans. Recorded
all statements given and received. Sent copies of invoices or statements as nee
ded. Made as many as 50 calls during one afternoon.
Charter Communications - Grand Rapids, Michigan 2009
Auditing (Contract through Accountemps)
Reviewed all adjustments and changed as needed; posted adjustments for customer'
s accounts
GinSan Industries - Grand Rapids Michigan Oct 1992 - July 2008
Accounts Receivable/Payable Clerk
Postings cash receipts in a timely manner, within the same day; maintained custo
mers accounts daily. Entered credits, usually the same day as they were received
, for product returned or incorrect product sent. Made sure the statements, whic
h were run monthly, were accurate. Made collection calls, noted what was said in
these calls, wrote collection letters and did credit
checks for new customers and set up new accounts. Ran month end reports and perf
ormed reconciliations for these reports. Balanced bank statement each month, ent
ered journal entries for all reconciliations as needed. Also performed accounts
payable duties; coding of invoices, entering invoices in computer system and run
ning weekly checks, matching invoices with
shipping documents, verifying pricing, contacting vendors for various
discrepancies. Filing all documents, helped customer's read their statements and
researched
incorrect pricing or incorrect products shipped. Tracked down their returned
products to get credit issued in a timely manner. Performed front desk receptio
n duties;
answer phones, help walk in customers and directed them to where they needed to
go,
sorted and distributed mail, help sales compose letters and made copies sent fa
xes or do
whatever was needed to help out others.
* Demonstrated talent for quickly learning new tasks and completing assignments
ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
* Contributed substantially to reducing outstanding accounts receivables throug
h improved collections processes.