Lara Yost
Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
From Virginia Beach, Va.
From Virginia Beach, Va.
Detail-oriented professional with over twenty years experience in accounting and administrative fields with a diversified knowledge base, high ethical standards, and business acumen. Highly skilled in administrative, personnel, accounting, finance, reporting, audit, analysis, investigation, data entry, IT, and customer care duties. Dedicated scholar motivated by a passion for enforcing accountability in the financial sector.
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Lara Yost Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Lara Yost of Virginia Beach, Va., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Yost...
May, 07 2015 - Verified by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Lara Yost was recognized for graduating
Bachelor's of Science: Criminal Justice major / Accounting minor. Summa Cum Laude.
Spring 2017 -
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Lara Yost was recognized for graduating
Fraud Investigation Certificate Program
Summer 2012 -
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Lara Yost was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
Dean's List
Spring 2011 - Spring 2017 -
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Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society
Inducted into the Maryland Theta Chapter of Pi Gamma Mu
Spring 2017
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University of Maryland: University College
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Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Inducted into the Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda
Fall 2013
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University of Maryland: University College
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National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Inducted into the National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Summer 2012
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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Audit Assistant at Accounting Principals
Assisted audit manager to achieve 100% pass results during a three-year external financial audit by using strong organizational skills to compile records, ensure data accuracy and integrity, maintain confidentiality, and analyze documents per industry and company criteria. Audited and prepared final billing reports for completed government contracts.
May 2016 - December 2016
Accounting Assistant at Accountemps
Collaborated with finance team for timely and accurate processing of payables, bank reconciliations, month-end closings, and internal and external billing. Assimilated data and investigated anomalies during vendor and payroll audits, external audits, non-profit grant funding applications, fixed asset tracking, tax document filing, and QuickBooks account migration.
August 2015 - March 2016
Bookkeeper at Accounting Principals
Interacted with accounting team throughout multiple branches for timely and accurate processing of loan-related documents and payments, account investigations, and daily deposits. Performed bank reconciliations, investigated discrepancies, and provided support for multiple branches during month and year-end closings. Collaborated with IT department during testing and implementation of EFT and ACH payment system. Trained incoming personnel to ensure efficient transfer of duties during corporate relocation.
September 2014 - June 2015
Administrative Assistant at Maryland And Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc.
Generated accurate sales, profit/loss, payroll, reconciliation, receivables, and payables data for management and corporate accounting team. Mitigated risks by performing site safety inspections, reducing inventory loss, ensuring regulatory compliance, and increasing staff accountability. Reduced overhead costs by using technology to develop efficient operational processes.
November 2012 - July 2014
Analytics Consultant at 'Self-Employed'
Provided clients basic accounting services, database design, and risk mitigation suggestions. Utilized investigative and research techniques for several historical and genealogical studies. Promoted community welfare as a Habitat for Humanity volunteer.
August 2004 - November 2012
Administrative Assistant at Hagerstown Ice & Sports Complex
Assisted management by providing accurate accounting services to include payables, receivables, payroll, reconciliations, and budgetary data. Managed staff and event scheduling for efficient facility operation and quality customer care.
August 2002 - August 2004
Tech Help Desk Rep/Programmer/Retention Specialist at First Data Corp.
Communicated with merchants to resolve hardware and software issues as well as address complaints to improve retention. Programmed hardware, resolved technical issues, and trained new personnel to achieve and exceed corporate quality expectations.
July 1996 - October 2000
