PHYLLIS GODLESKI

21 Fordham Trail * Hopatcong, NJ 07843 * (Res) 973.398.9277 * (Cell) 201.230.750

6 * pga75d8e@westpost.net
SUMMARY
Experienced and highly motivated Accounting and Administrative professional with
excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and team-playing skil
ls. Strong multi-tasker who supported a department of twenty people, including
accountants, credit analysts and inventory managers. Top-notch technical and so
ftware experience, including SAP, AS400, Visual Basic, and Microsoft Office prod
ucts. Ability to deal with all levels of management and high-pressure situation
s.
KEY SKILLS & AREAS OF EXPERTISE
* General Ledger * Customer Service * SAP
* Cash Applications * Credit/Collections * AS400
* A/R & A/P * Invoicing * MS Excel
* Reconciliations * Payroll Processing * MS PowerPoint
* Administrative Support * Visual Basic * MS Word
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ROBERT HALF/ACCOUNTEMPS, Parsippany, NJ 01/08 - Present
Assigned to various accounting roles for large manufacturing companies, includin
g Suburban Propane, DeGussa, McWilliams Forge, BASF, and Westport Mundi.
Temporary Accounting Assignments
* Perform the following in SAP: research and resolve outstanding credit memos a
nd short payments, generate invoices, and update pricing.
* Process payroll and update/generate reports in ADP payroll system.
* Assist customer service representatives.
* Create invoices in Visual Basic.
* Post to general ledger.
* Perform reconciliations.
ASHLAND CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC., Boonton, NJ 08/96 - 7/07
Fortune 500 distributor of chemicals and plastics, and manufacturer of chemical
specialty and performance products.
Accounting Associate (1998-2007)
* Played instrumental role in company's conversion from As400 to SAP.
* Extensive SAP duties with journal entries to general ledger (uploads via Excel
), account reconciliations, and overall usage.
* Supported Accounting and Credit Departments (approx. 20 personnel).
* Trained to assume Assistant Manager's duties and responsibilities upon his pro
motion.
* Accountable for accuracy of vacation, personal and sick time; completed time s
heets.
* Advanced level of expertise in creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets.
* Prepared cash deposit and completed cash control sheet daily.
* Researched and resolved discrepancies on invoices.
* Took a lead role in calculating taxes based on sales for Virgin Island account
s, resulting in timely payments to Virgin Islands IRS.
* Responsible for account reconciliations.
* Assisted inventory manager with backlog by clearing receiving reports, resulti
ng in timely vendor payments.
Phyllis Godleski - Resume
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Accounting Associate (cont'd):
* Participated in month-end closings for both the credit and accounting departme
nts.
* Researched and contacted customers to resolve credit/collection issues.
Administrative Assistant (1996-1998)
Provided administrative support to the credit and accounting departments.
* Ordered supplies utilizing the Electronic Requisition System.
* Made travel arrangements and maintained calendars.
* Generated and distributed departmental correspondence.
* Performed customer service inquiries and outreach.
* Maintenance of departmental files, both electronic and hard copy.
* Extensive usage and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access a
nd Outlook.
EDUCATION
Sussex County Community College
Paralegal Program
Medical Transcription and Terminology
CalcCanterbury
Various In-House and Off-Site Computer Courses
On-Line Accounting Courses
Accounting, Bookkeeping & Finance for Non-Accountants

References Available Upon Request