Hermela Yimam
Denver
Summary
Current Staff Accountant exhibiting a strong performance record at Smith Agency, excelling in payroll administration and accounts reconciliation. Proficient in leveraging Excel for financial analysis and streamlining processes, while demonstrating strong problem-solving skills. Dedicated to streamlining operational efficiency and ensuring compliance across financial engagements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Accountant
The Smith Agency
Aurora
06.2024 - Current
- Redesign and maintain excel spreadsheets to streamline provider payments
- Prepare and process payroll twice a month on Paylocity.
- Manage company payables through credit card reconciliation, reconciling vendor statements, bill and manual payment entry into sage
- Manage company receivables through accurate invoicing and payment tracking, matching payments to invoices, and help resolve billing discrepancies
- Worked with CFO to provide occasional investment research, assist with monthly financial preparation, and develop new processes to modernize the finance department.
- Handled Medicaid and Social Security for adult clients, ensuring strict compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Provided training as needed.
Receptionist
Golden Gate Dental
San Francisco
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Organized the schedule while utilizing the time of both patients and the dentists.
- Communicated through email, text and phone to patients regarding treatment, billing, and appointments.
- Safeguarded the confidentiality and security of financial and personal information for industry norms and protocols.
- Learned and utilized Open Dental for billing and scheduling purposes.
- Verified and explained insurances to patients ensuring detail and efficiency.
Finance Intern
Hinokad Trading PLC
Addis Ababa
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported financial analysis through data collection, analysis, and presentation of research findings to manager.
- Attended mock meetings with clients.
- Practiced classroom knowledge in Excel to manipulate and analyze data.
cashier and barista
Kantine
San Francisco
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted customers in selecting menu items and answering questions about offerings.
- Handled cash, credit, and mobile payments accurately during peak hours.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Education
B.S. - Finance
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CASan Francisco, CA
Skills
- Proficient in Excel
- Payroll administration
- Invoice processing
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Word
- Detail-oriented
- Financial analysis
- Time management
- SQL (entry level)
- Accounts reconciliation
- Budget management
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Training and development
- Administrative support
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable / invoice coding
- Fluent in Amharic
Timeline
Staff Accountant
The Smith Agency
06.2024 - Current
Finance Intern
Hinokad Trading PLC
07.2023 - 08.2023
Receptionist
Golden Gate Dental
12.2022 - 04.2024
cashier and barista
Kantine
05.2022 - 05.2023
B.S. - Finance
University of San Francisco