Proficient accounting professional offering 20+ years of Accounting experience. Well-versed in updating and standardizing controls, refocusing teams and streamlining procedures to increase efficiency and reduce errors in accounting files. Expert Quickbooks, PeopleSoft and SAP user. Results-oriented Accounting with 20+ years of experience in accounting, monthly closing, and timely-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency.
Skills
Account reconciliation expert
A/P and A/R
Accounting and bookkeeping
Account reconciliation
QuickBooks
General ledger accounting
Strategic planning
Reporting
Customer relations
Accounts payable
Payroll management
Adobe software proficiency
Financial Management
Year-end close
Budgeting
General ledger entries
Payroll administration
Experience
12/2018 to 07/2020
AccountantAmerican Electric Power – New Albany, OH,
Tracked and managed expenditures of $11,000,00 annually.
Supported budget administration with detailed expense analyses and report reviews.
Established complete accounting structures, processes and controls to meet business requirements.
Secured staff payment traceability, accurately calculating deductions while preparing and processing payroll via APS.
Kept financial records for Event operations representing more than $10,000,00 in yearly revenue.
Investigated and resolved discrepancies in monthly bank accounts.
Assessed accounting accuracy, performing daily cash functions, including A/P and A/R tracking, budgeting, payroll transactions, wage allocation, salary expenses, online donations and bank, credit card and petty cash reconciliations.
Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
Assisted CFO with month-end and year-end close activities, including annual reporting.
07/2016 to 12/2018
Billing Department SupervisorPpg Industries, Inc. – Everett, WA,
Liaised with customers, addressed inquiries, handled meeting requests and answer billing questions to provide outstanding customer care.
Performed billing, collection and reporting functions for Billing office generating over $40,000,000.00 annually.
Trained 10 employees on best practices and protocol while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
Monitored financial bookkeeping for accuracy and compliance, resolving identified discrepancies.
Mentored new employees on Billing and Corrections and delivered constructive feedback to increase understanding of job duties.
Optimized personnel coverage, preparing work schedules based on staff availability and forecasted demands.
Coordinated office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Automated office operations to manage client correspondence, record tracking and data communications.
Defined and documented office procedures, using updated SOPs to provide thorough and comprehensive training for all administrative support staff.
Managed daily operations within Billing office by supporting continuous delivery of excellent services and care.
Improved operational efficiencies, managing work requests, new orders, pricing and changes while coordinating logistics to verify delivery dates.
Automated office operations, managing client correspondence, payment scheduling, record tracking and data communications.
Evaluated employee job performance and motivated staff to improve productivity.
10/2013 to 03/2015
Inventory AnalystJohn Deere – Fargo, ND,
Helped business meet customer demands by working with procurement team to optimize inventory levels.
Oversaw daily inventory cycle counts and resolved any discrepancies.
Optimized shipping and receiving strategies with cost-effective methods, carriers and routes.
Utilized Rumba to organize and maintain shipment records.
01/2009 to 10/2013
Merchandising Accounts Payable SpecialistRadioShack Corp. – City, STATE,
Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
Prepared and updated vendor files, including tax and insurance information.
Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
Managed over 45 accounts worth over $15,000,000.00 with accuracy in PeopleSoft.
Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
Processed and reconciled 400+ purchase parts, raw materials, and freight invoices weekly.
Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures and correct problems with physical and digital files.
Assisted managing leaders to identify and eliminate non-value added tasks.
Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately processing invoices and journal entries.
Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address client issues.
Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
Handled high-volume invoice processing for Inventory operation.
Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
Verified vendor accounts by reviewing documentation, rectifying issues and contacting accountholders.
Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
Education and Training
Expected in
: Tarrant County College - Fort Worth, GPA:
Expected in 05/1989
High School Diploma: Haltom High School - Haltom City, GPA:
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