1. EQUANDA L. SHANNON
7013 Friendship Rd.
Clinton, MD 20735
(803) 707-9957
eshannon83@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Self-motivated Accounting Specialist offering strong work ethnics and determination to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Works with a high degree of professionalismand maintains a high level of accuracy. Proficient at reconciling accounts and
thrives in challenging, fast paced environments.
AREA OF EXCELLENCE
Strong organizational skills
Effective time management
Strong communication skills
Complex problem solving
Expert in customer relations
Detail-oriented
Account Reconcilation/General Ledger Posting
Research and Analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other computer software
WORK EXPERIENCE
Accounting Specialist 12/2014-Present
Educational Systems FCU
Greenbelt, MD
Responsibilities
Settles ATM and cardholder activity daily.
Post exceptions and necessary adjustments to member accounts. Remove ATM/POS holds as scheduled.
Research any out of balance conditions as necessary.
Assist with the timely research and posting of all Federal Reserve Check Adjustment Notifications.
Initiate VISA wire request daily.
Communicate with department management about accounting related issues in a timely manner.
Follow established policies and procedures to safeguard credit union assets.Keeps current on policies, procedures and
changes pertaining to the Accounting Department using the Internet/Intranet and other training and information tools
available.
Post recurring journal entries. This include, but is not limited to: Mortgage Origination, ACH Daily Settlement, Share Draft
Returns, Federal Reserve Journal, Deposit Automation and Account Reconciliations.
Responds to questions and/orprovides information upon request from both internal and external members. Processes
requests/transactions,as appropriate.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality when handling member related issues.
Accounting Technician 12/2012-12/2014
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
Greenbelt, MD
Responsibilities
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Maintain records of accounts payable vendors and client data, create new accounts,enterinvoices, verifies/investigates
invoices and payments, resolve disputes,and distribute checks.
Process wire transfers in accordance with established schedule.
Reconcile official checks,update change fund and share and loan balances.
Process manual payrolls, sort and deliver Accounting Department mail and order supplies.
Monitor general ledger transactions affecting assigned accounts,research differences and communicate outstanding items to
the appropriate personnel.
Teller 8/2008 – 12/2012
Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
Greenbelt, MD
Responsibilities
Provides a variety of service functions including processing deposits and withdrawals, loan and VISA payments, as well as
account inquiries.
Enter transactions accurately into the Credit Union computer based system.
Responds to questions and provides information upon request from members.
Assist members and potential members in understanding and utilizing Credit Union’s products and services.
Head Teller/Member Service Representative
Allsouth Federal Credit Union 10/2003 – 6/2008
Columbia, S.C.
Responsibilities
Ordered currency for the branch, performed audits, directed and assigned work, answered questions,resolved more complex
problems and oversawbalancing.
Responsible for a smooth flow of the teller line, adequate window coverage,member services, safe deposit boxes, and ATM
functions.
Provided assistance and information to members regarding all credit union products and services to help meet individual
financial needs.
Duties included but were not limited to: opening/closing accounts,ordering checks/ATM cards, completing forms for payroll
deductions,stopping payments on checks, maintenance of accounts,cross -selling credit union products/services,etc.
EDUCATION
Prince George's Community College 2014 - Present
Largo, MD
Candidate for Associate of Science in Business Administration
Focus: Accounting
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College 2003
Orangeburg, S.C.
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Calhoun County High School 1997 – 2001
St. Matthews,S.C.
High School Diploma
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST