MARY LOU PARKER

Northglenn, CO 80233 * 303-946-0902 * mp8bc5ce@westpost.net

EXPERIENCED ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL

Performance driven Accounting Professional with extensive experience in financia
l reporting and office administration. Expertise includes accurate processing of
accounts payable/receivable, vendor invoicing, general ledger posting and indiv
idual tax return preparation. Offer exceptional business operations and customer
service abilities.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
* Demonstrated strengths in all aspects of general accounting, accounts payable
and accounts receivable. Recognized for outstanding administrative, organization
al and clerical skills.
* Maintained accuracy while processing a high volume of 3-way matching invoices
in a fast paced work environment.
* Highly regarded for the ability to work collaboratively and serve as a vital m
ember of the team.
* Recognized for working with minimal supervision and for exceeding objectives w
hile completing complex accounting projects.
* Valued for exceeding challenging goals, meeting rigorous timelines and giving
110%.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
H & R BLOCK, Thornton, CO - 2010
CUSTOMER SERVICE & TAX PRO: Provided each customer with outstanding service in a
fast paced seasonal position.
* Ensured accuracy while preparing individual tax returns for numerous customers
.
* Played an essential role in providing excellence in tax preparation and custom
er service.
* Greeted customers as first point of contact and front desk receptionist.
* Scheduled customers' appointments.
VITAMIN COTTAGE, Lakewood, CO - 2008 to 2010
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR: Prepared, sorted, coded and processed vendor invoi
ces in support of 35 stores while proficiently using Navision Software. Performe
d comprehensive payable aging analysis. Accurately processed a large volume of 3
-way matching invoices. Coded invoices with general ledger accounts.
* Planned and executed a conversion of invoice processing to a new SAP software
system for all 35 stores.
* Ensured accuracy while processing checks. Skillfully completed interfiling of
invoices by vendor for check runs.
* Entered complex vendor data into the accounting system. Capably answered compl
ex accounts payable inquiries from vendors and co-workers.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, CONTINUED
APARIANT STAFFING, Broomfield, CO - 2006 to 2007
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TECHNICIAN: Employed 3-way matching for multi Sun Companies usi
ng Oracle Software while processing a high volume of vendor invoices. Performed
research and analysis on aging payables.
* Provided comprehensive customer service.
* Accurately addressed vendor and co-worker A/P inquiries.
* Researched and resolved key issues with problem invoices in collaboration with
vendors.
* Managed all aspects of invoice file processing for check runs.
AJILON PROFESSIONAL STAFFING, Westminster, CO - 2005 to 2006
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST: Ensured accuracy and timeliness while processing a
high volume of invoices using Oracle Software. Coded invoices with general ledge
r accounts. Accurately entered vendor data into the accounting system.
* Resolved critical issues with invoices in support of co-workers and vendors.
* Researched and analyzed aging payables. Addressed key customer concerns and pr
ovided exceptional service.
JOHNS MANVILLE CORPORATION, Denver, CO - 1994 to 2005
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN: Processed a large volume of accounts payable in
voices in support of six plants using Mapcon and Walker software applications. E
nsured accuracy while entering vendor data into the accounting system and coding
invoices with general ledger accounts.
* Resolved invoice problems in support of purchasing departments and vendors.
* Processed new vendors' set-ups across domestic and international plants.
* Met customer service needs of plant personnel and vendors.
* Prepared and processed expense reports for sales and administrative employees.
EARLIER ROLE: MOORE BEARING COMPANY, Denver, CO
ACCOUNTING OFFICE MANAGER AND SECRETARY TO THE VICE-PRESIDENT: Oversaw a team of
six responsible for processing general ledger entries and posting accounts rece
ivables.
EDUCATION
EVEREST COLLEGE, Thornton, CO
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE, ACCOUNTING