MAILENE B. BENNETT
Peoria Heights,IL
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant III - Administrative Affairs
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
08.2025 - Current
- Handles contract billings and invoicing, and recording of related contract payments
- Processing of in-house billings
- Handles the service center rate calculations for UICOMP service funds in compliance with the System Government Costing (SGC) policies and procedures
- Review and analysis of transactions/fiscal activity for accuracy and compliance with University policies
- Entry of transactions into University systems to record new activity or correct noncompliant entries.
- Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in compliance with the requirements of the University Accounting and Financial Reporting and the Office of the University Audits
- Provide guidance and assistance to other UICOMP operating units regarding appropriate char/fund/organization/account/program (CFOAP) codes to use when recording transactions
- Communicates/coordinates with other units/departments within UICOMP and with other U of I campuses regarding rogue CFOAP.
- Monitor grant, gift, and endowment fund budgets and balances and communicate and coordinate with the departments any issues of fund deficits/overdrafts
- Preparation, reconciliation, analysis, and distribution of periodic financial reports for internal UICOMP usage as well as those requested by other University of Illinois administrative units
- Performs complex financial analysis/studies, evaluation, and modeling for the development of in-depth reports for financial management, decision-making, and long-term planning with Administrative Affairs
- Provide analytical budget support/input to the Chief Accountant and to the Chief Financial Officer
- Provides assistance to University Accounting during audits
- Maintenance of databases for analytical purposes
- Serves as project leader for system improvement projects, working with staff as needed, by providing design options based upon user needs and goals
- Processing and reconciling internal billing activity for interdepartmental services
- Coordinates with other units/departments and third-party vendors regarding unpaid invoices
- Handles the processing and recording of PNC bank transfers
- Serves as back-up for the cashiering operations of UICOMP regarding receipt of cash and/or check payments from students and employees pertaining to parking, printing, postage, and shipping fees, at the cashier window and proper recording of transactions thereafter
- Serves as back-up for Credentialing related to insurance payer credentialing/re-credentialing of the University’s clinical providers
- Assists in the credentialing software project
Office Assistant and Bookkeeper
Bennett & Sons Tree Service
06.2010 - Current
- Responsible for recording of transactions and financial statements
- Handles payroll, bills processing, and filing of taxes and withholding taxes
- Manages the business bank accounts and accounts reconciliation
- Handles inquiries and communications
Financial Analyst/Planner Specialist - Administrative Affairs
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
05.2022 - 08.2025
- Undertook and implemented the service activity rate calculation for Medical Billing.
- Reviewed and analyzed transactions/fiscal activity for accuracy and compliance with University policies
- Entered journal entries into University systems to record new activity or correct noncompliant entries.
- Provided guidance and assistance to other UICOMP operating units regarding appropriate char/fund/organization/account/program (CFOAP) codes to use when recording transactions
- Communicated/coordinated with other units/departments within UICOMP and with other U of I campuses regarding rogue CFOAP.
- Monitored grant, gift, and endowment fund budgets and balances and communicate and coordinate with the departments any issues of fund deficits/overdrafts
- Handled the preparation, reconciliation, analysis, and distribution of periodic financial reports for internal UICOMP usage as well as those requested by other University of Illinois administrative units
- Performed complex financial analysis/studies, evaluation, and modeling for the development of in-depth reports for financial management, decision-making, and long-term planning with Administrative Affairs
- Provided analytical budget support/input to the Chief Accountant and to the Chief Financial Officer
- Provided assistance to University Accounting during audits
- Maintained databases for analytical purposes
- Served as project leader for system improvement projects, working with staff as needed, by providing design options based upon user needs and goals
- Handled the processing and reconciling internal billing activity for interdepartmental services
- Coordinated with other units/departments and third-party vendors regarding unpaid invoices
- In charge of processing and recording of PNC bank transfers
- Served as back-up for the cashiering operations of UICOMP regarding receipt of cash and/or check payments from students and employees pertaining to parking, printing, postage, and shipping fees, at the cashier window and proper recording of transactions thereafter
- Served as back-up for Credentialing related to insurance payer credentialing/re-credentialing of the University’s clinical providers
- Assisted in the credentialing software project
Office Manager - Medical Billing
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Responsible for the credentialing and re-credentialing of the University’s clinical providers in compliance with the requirements and deadlines set by the State of Illinois, hospitals, and insurance payers
- Handled the maintenance of clinical provider databases and spreadsheets
- Responsible for the resolution of complex credentialing and claims issues (i.e. faster turn-around time for credentialing and recredentialing, appropriate claims edits process)
- Acted as liaison for the various payers, credentialing departments, and members of the department
- Processed claim runs for timely and accurate electronic and paper submission
- Responsible for effecting authorized and necessary corrections on claim errors
- Assisted in handling customer calls, inquiries, complaints, and communications
- Initiated and recommended system and process flow improvements
- Documented credentialing, re-credentialing, and claim edits processes
Office Assistant and Bookkeeper
Richman Tax Solutions, Inc.
01.2010 - 04.2010
- Handled bookkeeping of various healthcare companies
- Handled payroll and bills processing
- Managed the business bank accounts and accounts reconciliation
- In charge of inventory of supplies
- Encoded important client details for tax purposes
- Handled client calls, inquiries, and scheduling
Private Caregiver
In-Home Personal Services, Inc.
12.2008 - 01.2010
- Attended to client’s personal needs
- Gave moral and spiritual support to the client and made sure that the client feels happy and satisfied everyday, especially at the end of the day
Senior Manager and Department Head
Pacific Plans, Inc.
01.2005 - 09.2008
- Manager Operations Support and Control Department
- Handled confidential payroll, attendance of officers and budget on salaries and wages, employee welfare and other fringe benefits
- Involved in special projects (including re-engineering project of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) from February 2007 to October 2008)
- Screened important and/or confidential documents/correspondence that need to be signed by the Executive Vice President
- Managed and controlled the setting up of business requirements for the systems-generated monthly financial reports
- Recommended necessary changes, development and implementation of new approaches or systems and procedures to solve operational problems with respect to handling and flow of reports, its established guidelines and procedures for all concerned departments
- Initiated enhancement of existing management reports and ensured the efficient processing and monitoring of both management and regulatory reports, its accuracy and timely submission
- Designed report formats, specifically end-of-day reports for control purposes
- Supervised the verification, analysis of summary of payments, implementation of corrections and adjustments on accounts, resolutions of special/problematic accounts
- Supervised the correct processing and pre-audit of accounts prior to issuance of Certificate of Full Payment
- Oversaw the correct processing and timely printing and release of new business and amended plan agreements and certificates of full payment, billing notices and statements of accounts
- Responsible for ensuring that accounts for collection under the automatic debit arrangements are debited as they fall due and properly coordinated with other concerned departments for proper posting of payments
- In charge of making sure that all purchases are within budget and reasonable inventory of supplies was maintained for a specific period of time
- Ensured that incoming and outgoing mails and communications are sent and delivered on time and are properly distributed to concerned personnel and departments
- Responsible for ensuring that temporary help and labor (janitors, messengers and security guards) are properly utilized and maximized
Senior Assistant Manager and Group Head
YGC Corporate Services, Inc. (A YGC company)
07.2001 - 05.2002
- Responsible for the maintenance of accurate daily/monthly/quarterly/annual reports and its timely submission
- Monitored bills processing and company budget
- Handled the confidential payroll
- Prepared powerpoint presentations for Board of Directors, Executive Committee and other presentations to YGC companies
Operations Manager (Job Rotation)
YGC Corporate Services, Inc. (A YGC company)
10.2001 - 02.2002
- Monitored the performance of Bancassurance Program and other referral programs launched by the company among and across YGC companies and made sure that end-of-day activities are undertaken and reports are accurate and timely
Assistant Manager and MIS Officer
YGC Corporate Services, Inc. (A YGC company)
07.2000 - 06.2001
- Gathered and consolidated financial statements of other YGC companies, in charge of client database administration, computations on profitability of referral programs and enhancement of existing reports and development of end-of-day reports.
Assistant Manager
House of Investments, Inc. (A YGC Company)
03.2000 - 06.2000
- Administration of client database and gathered, consolidated, and analyzed financial statements of other YGC companies
Executive Assistant and Financial Analyst
House of Investments, Inc. (A YGC Company)
02.1999 - 02.2000
- Customer Value Program
Research Specialist
Philippine National Bank
01.1999 - 02.1999
- Conducted research related to the Bank’s various overseas branches
Executive Assistant
Philippine National Bank
04.1998 - 12.1998
- Office of Senior Vice President Liwayway F. Gener - for Head Office and Overseas Branches and Congenerics
Executive Assistant
Philippine National Bank
09.1996 - 04.1998
- FutureBank Project
Executive Assistant
Philippine National Bank
11.1995 - 10.1995
- For Accounting and Controllership
Executive Assistant
Philippine National Bank
08.1995 - 10.1995
- For Controllership, Operations and IT Groups
Research Analyst II
Philippine National Bank
01.1995 - 08.1995
- Central Information Services Section of Financial Accounting Dept.
- Conducted research and studies on the Bank’s various products and services in relation to financial data/information requirement of the Bank
- Handled the creation and naming of account codes and office, department, division codes
Data Analyst
Telcom Records Management, Inc. (An Affiliate of Philippine National Bank)
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Task Force on Float Items of PNB Central Accounting and Controllership Department
- Conducted research and analysis of various overseas branch accounts and resolved a substantial amount of overseas branches and offices’ float items
Education
Masters of Science - Accountancy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
06.2024
CPA Prep Post-Baccalaureate - undefined
Waubonsee Community College
06.2018
Masters in Business Administration - undefined
University of Santo Tomas Graduate School
Manila, Philippines01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Commerce, Major in Accounting
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines01.1993
Skills
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bank reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation
- Data analysis
- Financial reporting
- Attention to detail
- Budget analysis
- Funds management
- Internal controls
- Financial planning
- Statutory reporting
- Budget forecasting
- Spreadsheet proficiency
- Financial statement preparation
- Accounting controls
Affiliations
- Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) – Member (May 2021 – present)
- HFMA Greater Illinois Chapter – Member (August 2021 – present)
- University of Illinois Alumni Association – Member (July 2024 – present)
- Beta Gamma Sigma (The International Business Honor Society – Member (October 2023 – present)
- Catholic Women’s League of Peoria – Member (December 2017 – present)
- St. Thomas the Apostle Church – Parishioner (May 2010 – present)
- St. Thomas Food Pantry - Volunteer (June 2010 – present)
- St. Thomas Rosary Group – Member (October 2010 – present)
Certification
Healthcare Financial Management Association - Certified Specialist Accounting and Finance (December 2023 – present)
Timeline
Accountant III - Administrative Affairs
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
08.2025 - Current
Financial Analyst/Planner Specialist - Administrative Affairs
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
05.2022 - 08.2025
Office Manager - Medical Billing
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
01.2020 - 04.2022
Office Assistant and Bookkeeper
Bennett & Sons Tree Service
06.2010 - Current
Office Assistant and Bookkeeper
Richman Tax Solutions, Inc.
01.2010 - 04.2010
Private Caregiver
In-Home Personal Services, Inc.
12.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Manager and Department Head
Pacific Plans, Inc.
01.2005 - 09.2008
Operations Manager (Job Rotation)
YGC Corporate Services, Inc. (A YGC company)
10.2001 - 02.2002
Senior Assistant Manager and Group Head
YGC Corporate Services, Inc. (A YGC company)
07.2001 - 05.2002
Assistant Manager and MIS Officer
YGC Corporate Services, Inc. (A YGC company)
07.2000 - 06.2001
Assistant Manager
House of Investments, Inc. (A YGC Company)
03.2000 - 06.2000
Executive Assistant and Financial Analyst
House of Investments, Inc. (A YGC Company)
02.1999 - 02.2000
Research Specialist
Philippine National Bank
01.1999 - 02.1999
Executive Assistant
Philippine National Bank
04.1998 - 12.1998
Executive Assistant
Philippine National Bank
09.1996 - 04.1998
Executive Assistant
Philippine National Bank
11.1995 - 10.1995
Executive Assistant
Philippine National Bank
08.1995 - 10.1995
Research Analyst II
Philippine National Bank
01.1995 - 08.1995
Data Analyst
Telcom Records Management, Inc. (An Affiliate of Philippine National Bank)
01.1994 - 01.1995
CPA Prep Post-Baccalaureate - undefined
Waubonsee Community College
Masters in Business Administration - undefined
University of Santo Tomas Graduate School
Bachelor of Science - Commerce, Major in Accounting
University of Santo Tomas
Masters of Science - Accountancy
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)
TRAININGS
- Service Activity Advanced Certification Track (September 2023 to present)
- Cash Handling Certificate Track (July 2022 to present)
- JV Processing (May 2022 to present)