Brittney Shillingford
Byron
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Adair Electric Co, excelling in accounts payable management and financial statement preparation. Proven ability to enhance internal controls and streamline payroll processing while fostering strong relationships with team members. Committed to achieving organizational goals through meticulous financial oversight and effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Controller
Adair Electric Co
12.2023 - Current
- Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
- Assisted in completing journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable operations for Adair Electric Co. business with excess of $1,500,000 in monthly expenses.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for 190 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Managed outstanding balance amounts by evaluating reports and determining collection statuses.
Mortgage Processor
Think Bank
07.2020 - 12.2023
- Set up and completed loan submission packages.
- Supported other operational teams with financial transactions and account maintenance.
- Created strong working relationships with advisors, assistants and support staff.
- Utilized and trained associates on various financial products and software programs.
- Coordinated closing process with attorneys, title companies, and government clerks.
- Handled any conditions sent from underwriting departments.
- Received on-going, comprehensive training on home loan products and mortgage process.
- Reviewed financial statements and contacted institutions and customers to clarify details.
- Upheld complete confidentiality of all submitted information according to release guidelines.
- Collaborated with loan officers to provide timely, accurate service to clients throughout the entire mortgage process.
- Analyzed borrower credit reports and income statements to verify accuracy.
- Maintained accurate records of loan processing activities and documents in the CRM system.
Lead Teller
Think Bank
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
- Introduced customers to other bank team members to help meet financial needs.
- Answered inquiries regarding checking and savings accounts and other related products.
- Created teller schedule to keep weekly and weekend shifts properly staffed.
- Mentored newly hired team members on appropriate responses to patron questions.
- Received car loan, home loan, and other payments and posted to accounts.
- Investigated and promptly resolved issues with patron accounts.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Recognized and prevented fraudulent activities and suspicious transactions.
- Oversaw branch audits, collaborating with the internal audit department.
- Processed applications for new accounts.
Teller
Think Bank
08.2016 - 07.2018
- Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
- Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans, and lines of credit.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
- Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.
- Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activity in line with bank security policies.
- Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
- Disbursed cash and checks accurately while maintaining the security of cash drawers.
- Served as primary point of contact for customers, providing assistance with account maintenance and transactions.
- Established rapport with new clients to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
- Counted, verified, and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN05-2026
Associate of Science - Accounting
Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN05-2024
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts receivable management
- Debt management
- Internal controls
- General ledger management
- Accounts payable management
- AP/AR invoicing
- Audit preparation
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial document review
- GAAP
- Payroll processing
Timeline
Assistant Controller
Adair Electric Co
12.2023 - Current
Mortgage Processor
Think Bank
07.2020 - 12.2023
Lead Teller
Think Bank
07.2018 - 07.2020
Teller
Think Bank
08.2016 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Bemidji State University
Associate of Science - Accounting
Rochester Community And Technical College
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