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Julie Vitos

Lake in the Hills

Summary

Accounting specialist with strong expertise in bank reconciliation, accounts payable, and cost auditing. Demonstrated success in maintaining financial integrity and ensuring compliance with regulations while improving operational efficiencies. Skilled in managing complex transactions and enhancing internal controls across multiple divisions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Specialist

Industrial Flow North America
Elk Grove Village
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed intercompany transactions, ensuring monthly reconciliations across three divisions.
  • Prepared accurate bank reconciliations for multiple accounts each month.
  • Issued and monitored customer invoices while directing collections efforts.
  • Maintained financial records in compliance with internal policies and regulations.
  • Handled all aspects of company credit card management effectively.
  • Conducted audits on accounts, recommending strategies for cost reduction.
  • Supervised daily operations at Wangen Pumps to drive performance improvements.
  • Supported month-end and year-end closings by preparing essential journal entries.
  • Process, post and pay expense reports weekly.

Accounting Specialist

Wangen Pumps
Elk Grove Village
11.2019 - 12.2023
  • Verified and processed all Accounts Payable documents to ensure accuracy.
  • Monitored payments and expenditures to maintain financial integrity.
  • Processed payroll and managed employee files for compliance.
  • Streamlined billing and collections processes, enhancing efficiency.
  • Prepared and presented annual company budget to stakeholders.
  • Assisted sales team by preparing quotes and processing orders promptly.
  • Managed daily operations, including procurement of supplies and services.
  • Communicated regularly with headquarters in Germany to align strategies.
  • Instrumental in integration into SAP system from Microsoft Navision, including training of co-workers.

Accounts Payable Manager

Wynright Corporation
Elk Grove Village
11.2014 - 05.2019
  • Facilitated efficient invoice approval processes to improve overall workflow.
  • Supervised and trained staff in accounts payable functions and best practices for JSOX compliance.
  • Addressed discrepancies in vendor billing, ensuring accurate payment records.
  • Maintained compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
  • Oversaw daily accounts payable operations, ensuring adherence to control procedures.
  • Prepared weekly check runs for management approval, ensuring timely disbursements.
  • Negotiated favorable payment terms with vendors to enhance cash flow management.
  • Conducted audits of accounts payable transactions, maintaining accounting standards.

Project Controller

Wynright Corporation
Elk Grove Village
02.2012 - 05.2019
  • Managed the financial services for the Structural Solutions division.
  • Performed financial research, managed project general ledger and monitored cash flow.
  • Reviewed all project documents to ensure cost, timeliness, and accountability are met.

Payroll Administrator

Wynright Corporation
Elk Grove Village
03.1999 - 04.2015
  • Maintained payroll database with accurate employee information and processed daily updates from Human Resources.
  • Reviewed timesheets for over 500 employees, ensuring accuracy before entering into payroll system.
  • Validated weekly manufacturing hours reports and manually entered approved hours into payroll.
  • Executed payroll processing in compliance with established validation procedures.
  • Prepared checks and direct deposit advices for managerial review and signature.
  • Managed payments for child support and wage garnishments efficiently.
  • Filed multistate and Federal payroll taxes accurately and on time.
  • Processed annual changes to payroll, salary, and deductions from reviews and open enrollment.

Education

Associate of Arts - History

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Bank reconciliation and financial analysis
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Cost auditing and internal controls
  • General ledger management
  • ERP software expertise
  • Manufacturing accounting
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Process improvement
  • JSOX compliance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accounting Specialist

Industrial Flow North America
01.2024 - Current

Accounting Specialist

Wangen Pumps
11.2019 - 12.2023

Accounts Payable Manager

Wynright Corporation
11.2014 - 05.2019

Project Controller

Wynright Corporation
02.2012 - 05.2019

Payroll Administrator

Wynright Corporation
03.1999 - 04.2015

Associate of Arts - History

Northeastern Illinois University

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