Lei-Lei Yang

Dedicated Accounting Professional committed to delivering efficient, high-quality financial services with a strong emphasis on ethics and client satisfaction. Thrives in fast-paced environments, possessing a proven ability to multitask and master new systems quickly. Recognized by colleagues as a reliable, well-organized problem solver who communicates effectively across teams to ensure deadlines are met with precision.

Financial Specialist - Ardent Mills

(2017-07)

• Processed and reconciled high-volume grain settlements for various commodities.
• Oversaw accounting workflows for several plant sites simultaneously.
• Managed task lists and prepared entries to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Acted as the primary point of contact for vendor and customer support.
• Spearheaded the training and development of incoming accounting staff.
• Handled DIG requests with a focus on precision and timely resolution.

Customer Service Rep - Cargill

(2017-11 - 2021-07)

• Oversee the end-to-end order lifecycle, ensuring precision and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct daily product balancing to minimize discrepancies and optimize supply chain flow.
• Serve as a key liaison between plants and corporate management to resolve issues before they impact production.
• Work closely with sales, logistics, and finance teams to resolve order exceptions and improve process efficiency.

Accounts Payable - Summit Finance Group

(2017-02 - 2017-11)

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable workflows, including verifying, coding, and posting daily invoices for goods and services.
• Process high-volume employee expense reports, check requests, and specialized SEMS transactions with high attention to detail.
• Coordinate and execute periodic check runs, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
• Facilitate month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and necessary journal entries.
• Serve as a dedicated point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolving billing discrepancies and maintaining positive relationships.

General Ledger Accounting Assistant - Cargill

(2016-06 - 2017-01)

• Manage monthly expense accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting and budget alignment.
• Perform comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain ledger integrity.
• Provide cross-functional A/P support, assisting with complex troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Administer vendor master data, overseeing the setup and modification of new and existing vendor accounts.
• Utilize Remedy ticketing systems to manage and document critical updates to site specification data.

Financial Analyst - Cargill – Horizon Milling-Ardent Mills - Wichita, KS

(2007-10 - 2016-02)

• Managed full-cycle commodity accounting, negotiating and settling sales and purchases for U.S., Canadian, and Scalps grain markets.
• Administered complex contract settlements, overseeing the reconciliation of under-fills and over-fills to ensure contractual compliance.
• Engineered custom tracking tools by creating and maintaining advanced spreadsheets that optimized productivity for wheat truck and railcar transactions.
• Led month-end inventory valuation, including physical bin inventory balancing and comprehensive bookkeeping reconciliations.
• Oversaw freight logistics accounting, managing the maintenance and settlement of payables for wheat carriers.
• Served as a Department Mentor, leading the training and development of coworkers to ensure standardized best practices.

Licensed Agent - APAC

(2005-09 - 2006-05)

• Assisted customers with Medicare Part D inquiries, providing clear and accurate plan details.
• Managed the enrollment lifecycle, from initial consultation to final sign-up and plan activation.
• Resolved complex inquiries regarding prescription drug coverage and Medicare eligibility.

Slot Attendant - ARGOSY CASINO

(1999-07 - 2004-10)

• Cash Management: Executed precise jackpot payouts, including the completion of required tax documentation and financial reporting.
• Resolved equipment malfunctions, providing immediate technical assistance to customers.
• Ensured compliance with facility policies and gaming regulations during financial transactions.

Accounting - Butler Community College (2015-10 - 2015-12)

ATS Cosmetology School (2023-01 - 2024-01)