1. Tara L. Behr
119 Cooper Ave.
East Alton, IL 62024
(618) 580-1470
behrtara@yahoo.com
Objective:
Accounts Payable professional with vast amounts of Accounting experience working in a high
volume environment. Proficient at conquering any task presented to me with accuracy.
Strengths include, but are not limited to, the ability to communicate with all levels of
management with an outgoing, poised and persuasive personality.
Madison County Clerk1/Receptionist 10/14-4/15
 Answer the phone, gave information, answered questions about State funded program.
 Enter applicant information in computer and process daily mail.
GRP Mechanical Company, Inc. Accounts Payable Manager 4/12 – 5/13
 Processed weekly check run, approximately 150 checks, and lien waivers.
 Functioned as top negotiator handling discrepancies and disputes.
 Ensured payment & lien waiver rec’d prior to Sub-Contractors payment of various jobs.
 Examined each invoice to ensure correct coding, job and department charged, taxes,
amounts and quantity correct prior to computer entry for all company locations.
 Processed company credit applications for all departments.
Argosy Casino Alton Accounts Payable Supervisor 7/94 – 1/11
 A/P (2000-2011) Received clean external and internal audits for 10 years.
 Recognized by management for implementing the company eligibility for a 5-year utility
tax exemption.
 Negotiated with the City of Alton to change company address.
 Adjusted department procedures to ensure accuracy.
 Processed check runs, wire transfers and submitted 1099 state and federal yearly taxes.
 Closed month end, created and balanced various closing reports with reconciliation.
 Conducted special projects for management while implementing Illinois Gaming Board
policy and procedures.
 Examined each invoice to ensure correct signature of approval, coding, department
charged, taxes, amounts and quantity correct prior to computer entry.
 A/R (1996-2000) Entered on account and deposited customer money marker payments.
 Balanced and entered all the restaurants and gift shop transactions.
 Reservationist (1994-1996) Answered phone calls, for multiple casino locations, to give
information and make reservations for customers.
Software
Timberline - Infinium AS 400 - Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & Outlook)
College
Hickey Business School Graduate