Valarie MacKinnon
Hanson
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Associate with proven expertise at The Simon Company in enhancing financial accuracy and streamlining processes. Skilled in bank reconciliation and accounts receivable management, I excel in maintaining confidentiality and fostering client trust. Recognized for reducing outstanding balances through proactive follow-up and meticulous record-keeping, ensuring precision in financial reporting.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Associate
The Simon Company
04.1995 - 07.2025
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial information, promoting trust among clients and colleagues.
- Increased departmental organization by maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and creating detailed reports.
- Addressed and resolved complex and unexpected variances.
- Directed gathering of required documentation and files for account audits and completed reviews.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by consistently reconciling accounts and resolving discrepancies.
- Provided exceptional customer service while addressing client inquiries regarding their financial matters in a timely manner.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances through diligent follow-up and negotiation efforts.
- Streamlined invoice processing, significantly reducing errors by meticulously reviewing and reconciling financial documents.
- Enhanced accuracy in financial reporting with thorough monthly account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Real Page.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abington High School
Abington, MASkills
- Invoice balancing
- Accounting software proficiency
- Payment processing
- Accrual accounting
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Intercompany transactions
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable management
- Record preparation
- Data entry
- General ledger maintenance
- Year-end closing
- Microsoft office
- Account reconciliation
- Attention to detail
- Generally accepted accounting principles
- Proactive and Self-motivated
- Critical thinking
- Data entry and 10-key
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Word processing
- Statement review
- Vendor relationships
- Analytical reasoning
- Precision and accuracy
- Handling confidential materials
Timeline
Accounting Associate
The Simon Company
04.1995 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Abington High School
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