Beverly Harris

Experienced Account Technician II and accounting professional with more than 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial operations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, voucher processing, invoice review, account reconciliation, payment processing, financial analysis, and records maintenance. Currently employed with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as an Account Technician II – Upward Mobility, performing technical accounting work related to staff travel, vendor services, subsidiary ledgers, purchase authorizations, vouchers, invoices, billing summaries, account codes, sub-codes, and obligation records. Experienced in examining financial documents and transactions to determine accuracy, completeness, propriety, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.

Skilled in researching and resolving accounting discrepancies, analyzing financial information, preparing worksheets and reports, maintaining accounting records, and communicating with vendors, providers, travelers, and internal departments.

Account Technician II – Upward Mobility at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) (2024-08 – Present)

• Perform technical accounting work in the maintenance of subsidiary ledgers for staff travel and vendor services.
• Examine and review purchase authorizations, vouchers, invoices, billing summaries, and supporting documentation to determine completeness, propriety, accuracy, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Apply established State rules and regulations, external regulatory requirements, internal policies and procedures, and contractual agreements when reviewing and processing financial transactions.
• Analyze accounting documents and financial transactions to identify errors, discrepancies, incorrect amounts, missing documentation, and account coding issues.
• Research accounting and payment discrepancies and coordinate appropriate corrections with internal personnel, vendors, providers, and other responsible parties.
• Review voucher and invoice information to determine whether financial transactions contain the appropriate documentation and account information required for processing.
• Serve as a liaison with vendors, providers, travelers, and appropriate internal parties regarding payment status, voucher adjustments, account questions, and financial documentation.
• Prepare detailed worksheets, schedules, and reports used in the analysis of specific amounts, expenditures, account codes, and sub-codes.
• Maintain the obligation book and related accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor outstanding financial transactions and accounting issues and follow established procedures to facilitate timely correction and processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation necessary to support accounting transactions and management review.
• Communicate accounting discrepancies and required corrections clearly and professionally to appropriate parties.
• Perform additional accounting duties and assignments that fall within the scope of the position.

Accounts Clerk at Creative Financial Staffing (2023-08 – 2023-11)

• Examined and processed invoices, bills, and expense reports for accuracy, completeness, and proper supporting documentation.
• Compared invoices with purchase orders and supporting records to identify and reconcile discrepancies.
• Assisted with payment processing and ensured transactions were completed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Communicated with vendors regarding invoice discrepancies, account questions, and payment status.
• Assisted with month-end closing procedures and financial reporting.
• Prepared and maintained accounting documentation for assigned financial activities.

Accounts Receivable Clerk at Lightology (2021-10 – 2024-01)

• Posted and recorded cash receipts from lockbox, mail, credit cards, and other payment sources.
• Maintained accurate customer account records and reviewed transactions for proper application.
• Researched and resolved billing discrepancies, credit card disputes, and chargebacks.
• Monitored outstanding customer balances and performed collection activities on aged accounts.
• Reconciled customer accounts and researched differences between account records and supporting documentation.
• Performed month-end accounting activities, including intercompany and in-store credit general ledger reconciliations.
• Processed customer refunds and maintained supporting financial records.
• Assisted with account research, credit applications, and other accounting assignments.

Accounts Payable Clerk at Celtic Intermodal (2021-04 – 2021-10)

• Entered and processed invoices through the Accounts Payable system and maintained supporting documentation.
• Reviewed invoices for accuracy and researched errors and discrepancies.
• Reconciled invoice and payment issues and coordinated resolution with appropriate departments.
• Responded to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment status.
• Processed weekly check runs and prepared monthly aging reports.
• Performed cash application and maintained accurate payment records.
• Followed established company accounting policies and procedures when processing financial transactions.

Account Specialist at Eagle Express Lines, Inc. (2020-10 – 2021-03)

• Processed billing transactions and applied customer payments to appropriate accounts.
• Entered financial information into Excel and prepared invoices from supporting documentation.
• Reviewed customer order information to determine appropriate billing and payment application.
• Tracked bills of lading and calculated fuel charges using government diesel pricing averages.
• Maintained accurate billing records and supporting documentation.

Accounts Receivable Specialist at C.H. Robinson (2018-05 – 2020-03)

• Generated and distributed up to 20,000 invoices totaling approximately $1 million per month for large, multi-site logistics customers.
• Performed billing, collections, payment allocation, account reconciliation, and financial reporting activities according to established procedures and deadlines.
• Researched and resolved payment discrepancies, delayed payments, account irregularities, and outstanding balances.
• Generated accounts receivable aging analyses and maintained accurate financial records.
• Utilized Navisphere to process invoices, research customer account information, and maintain tracking records.

Client Service Representative at Bank of America (2014-02 – 2017-12)

• Provided financial services and customer support while following established banking policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintained accurate customer information and handled confidential financial information.
• Researched and resolved customer account concerns and financial service issues.
• Identified customer needs and provided appropriate financial products and solutions.
• Consistently met established service and performance expectations.

Associate in Arts in Business – Kennedy-King College (2018)