Thanks to all who replied. I've made some adjustments and would like to pick your brains one more time. What do you think?
Objective
Obtaining a position in the area of Accounting and Information Technology utilizing my previous experience and skills, organizational abilities and business experience. Proficiency in operations, administration, planning and problem solving, in addition to strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work Experience
June 2002 - Present (Insurance Agency)
Bookkeeper/IT Coordinator
Financial responsibility
Process all aspects of A/R, A/P. Prepare all financial statements. Manage commission tracking and disbursements. Perform bank and general ledger reconciliations. Execute month/year end closings and reports. Create and maintain executive level financial reports. Regulate vendors and contract management. Manage monthly credit card reconciliations/charge backs. Establish operational procedures and standards. Track and analyze sales. Responsible for budgets. forecasts, business goal setting and tracking. Create and post job openings; reviewing employee candidates and setting up and conducting interviews. Coordinate new hires. Manage payroll. Utilize ADP Payroll Service. Manage 401K. Maintain employee file management system.
Information Technology responsibility
Telephone system; Copiers; Fax Machines; Document Imaging System; Digital Cameras; Email Servers; Workstations and Printers. Assemble, install and configure hardware. Operate, monitor and maintain hardware. Troubleshoot service interruptions. Upgrade, modify and replace software components as needed. Provide user orientation and training.
July 1999 – January 2003 (Attorney)
Legal Secretary
Administrative responsibility
Prepared correspondence and documentation including Complaints, Motions, Responses, Summons and Subpoenas. Attained documentation regarding real estate sales/purchases including title review, surveys, escrow instructions, Purchase/Sales Agreements, and Closing Statements. Gathered and prepared documentation necessary for Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Living Wills and Estate Administration. Provided accounting necessary for Probate Administration. Performed internet research. Billed clients. Scheduled appointments, court hearings, depositions, and meetings. Maintained office equipment and computer workstations.
September 1983 – September 1990 (Property Management)
Property Manager
Operational responsibility
Collected rents; managed A/P and A/R; budgeted capitol improvements; managed bidding process, contractors and vendors. Leased units and developed marketing plans. Managed the maintenance staff, inspected apartments and community areas, established preventative maintenance schedules and repairs. Contracted outside services for capitol improvements. Enforced rules of occupancy and maintained compliance with regulatory agencies. Met with tenants' association providing information and direction. Established working relationships with the community leaders providing social events and gatherings for residents. Established operational budget spreadsheet program for residential portfolio of property management firm. Input financials, amended data as necessary and provided month end/year end reports to management.
Education
Prairie State Community College
Moraine Valley Community College
Business Administration and Information Technology coursework
Technical Skills
Windows 98, Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect, MS Works, Outlook, Outlook Express, Netscape, Internet Explorer, Applied Systems-TAM, Quick Books, Internet proficiency, scanning technologies