Rachel Paris
Champaign,IL
Summary
I am a open-minded individual with exceptional organizational skills, maintaining order and efficiency without constant supervision. Adept at collaborative teamwork and capable of taking charge when necessary. Strong communication skills for both phone and in-person interactions. Demonstrates a strong work ethic and unwavering dedication, consistently striving for excellence in any business or department.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Assistant
University of Illinois - Gies College of Business
06.2021 - Current
- Reviewed vouchers, requisitions, purchase orders, and other transaction documents for completeness, accuracy, availability of funds, appropriateness of transaction, and conformity to policies, procedures, and/or contractual agreements
- Corrected transaction documents, which required revision of other documents or entries as well as the original; initiated other actions
- Coded documents that require knowledge in determining the proper classification of expenditure codes
- Prepared statements and reports that require computations (such as totals, sub-totals, or balances) and utilization from a variety of sources
- Posted financial information to journals, registers, and ledgers
- Reconciled discrepancies by tracing transactions, checking all possible sources of disagreement, reconstructing probable actions, and recognizing the effect on other accounts; prepared corrected documents and processed
- Participated in compiling and submitting departmental information for recordkeeping and/or reporting
- Ordered and inventoried supplies and track orders and payments
- Ordered and maintained supplies for the office for staff and visitors to the department
- Provided guidance and training to employees
- Served as a resource of information for other departments when in need of assistance
- Processed payments using a P-Card and T-Card
- Reconciled charges and processes reimbursements daily in Chrome River for multiple departments, foreign travel and charges as well
- Little to none errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions
- Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive financial data, protecting company integrity and privacy rights of individuals involved
- Collaborates with team members on special projects, contributing valuable insights and problem-solving skills
- Improves team productivity by organizing and maintaining digital and physical financial records tracking all processes in the office that have processed
Office Support Associate
University of Illinois - Extra Help Services
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Determined needs/maintenance requests and personally handled routine inquiries, requests, or problems
- Maintained office areas including keeping displays, bulletin boards, and electronic message boards up-to-date, and keeping the office spaces tidy
- Reviewed department/unit incoming mail, responding to routine items and distributing remainder to other appropriate staff
- Maintained calendars for designated members of the unit staff, scheduling meetings and appointments when given general instruction and making changes as needed
- Created, updated, revised, and retrieved files, records, and department contacts
- Tracked orders, once received distributed office supplies
- Assisted in the training of student workers/extra help employees
- Entered new students in database for registration
- Placed orders and processed purchase orders
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and document management procedures
- Maintained a professional atmosphere in the office by greeting visitors, managing incoming calls, and promptly addressing any concerns or issues that arose during the day
- Provided administrative support to executives, allowing them to focus on strategic decisions and business growth initiatives
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry
Bank Teller
First Mid Bank & Trust
10.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed high-volume transactions during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail, ensuring seamless customer experience
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times
- Resolved customer issues promptly, fostering positive relationships between the bank and its clients
- Learned about customer's financial needs, established trust, and optimized sales opportunities resulting in quality customer service
- Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing account inquiries
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven
- Assisted customers with compromised debit cards and issued new credentials
- Participated in ongoing professional development programs offered by the bank, staying up-to-date with industry trends and enhancing job performance
Office Assistant
Rick Ridings Ford Dealership
12.2016 - 10.2017
- Improved cash flow management with diligent monitoring of outstanding invoices and proactive follow-up on overdue payments
- Assisted in increasing dealership revenue through timely preparation of invoices and billing statements
- Supported dealership staff training initiatives related to financial procedures, fostering strong compliance culture among employees
- Collaborated with various departments to maintain accurate inventory records, preventing costly errors or discrepancies
- Assisted in budget preparation process, ensuring alignment between departmental goals and available resources
- Strengthened relationships with vendors through prompt payment processing and professional communication regarding inquiries or concerns
- Streamlined dealership accounting processes by implementing efficient data entry and organization methods
- Prepared detailed bank reconciliations to ensure proper handling of funds and detect any discrepancies in a timely manner
- Contributed to the development of accurate sales projections by providing detailed sales data analysis
- Implemented cost-saving measures within the accounting department, contributing to overall dealership profitability
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Parkland College
Champaign, IL08-2016
Skills
- Reconciling charges and travel expenses with little to no error at all - very low return rate
- All Microsoft platforms (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- iBuy, Chrome River, and Banner
- P-Card and T-Card
- Data entry
- Customer service
- Productivity and efficiency with tasks
- Organized
- Team player
- Certificate in keyboarding/WPM
Timeline
Accounting Assistant
University of Illinois - Gies College of Business
06.2021 - Current
Office Support Associate
University of Illinois - Extra Help Services
02.2019 - 06.2021
Bank Teller
First Mid Bank & Trust
10.2017 - 02.2019
Office Assistant
Rick Ridings Ford Dealership
12.2016 - 10.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Parkland College
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