Well-organized Accounts Payable/Finance Specialist with over 25 years of experience maintaining financial records and multitasking to manage diverse accounting requirements in an efficient manner. Successful in task prioritization, audit support and fiscal analysis. Familiar with operating on demanding schedules, meeting strict deadlines and maintaining financial controls with little oversight. I pride myself as a motivated self-starter with a superior work ethic committed to leadership, teamwork and competent decision making.
Skills
Accounts Payable Specialist
Finance Specialist
Experienced Customer Service Representative
Energetic self-starter
Impeccable organizational skills
Great communicator with a superior work ethic
Resourceful, dependable and compassionate
Education and Training
Hoquiam High SchoolHoquiam, WAExpected in 1985 – –High School Diploma: - GPA:
WASBO Conferences/Workshops/ClassesBellevue, WA, Expected in – –:Accounting and Purchasing Classes, 1996 to Present - GPA:
Western Washington UniversityBellingham, WA, Expected in 1986 – –:General University Requirements - GPA:
Grays Harbor Community CollegeAberdeen, WA, Expected in 1986 – –:General Classes For Associate Of Arts - GPA:
Work History
County Of Skagit - Accounts Payable/Choice Coordinator/Receptionist Burlington, WA, 02/2021 - Current
Accounts payable
Purchasing
Choice Transfer Coordinator
Balance to Thurston County Treasurer
Prepare deposits
Balance general fund and imprest accounts
Work at reception desk answering phones and greeting patrons
Accounts receivable
Process mitigation payments and keep records
Other duties as assigned
City Of DuPont - Finance Specialist City, STATE, 10/2019 - 01/2022
Accounts Payable using Springbrook Software
Ambulance Billing Reconciliation thru Systems Design
B & O Taxes
Payroll using Springbrook Software
Journal Entries
Admin of all City cell phones through Verizon (including Police, Fire, Public Works, City Hall and Parks & Rec cell phones and air cards)
Hoquiam School District #28 - Accounts Payable/Purchasing Officer City, STATE, 11/1996 - 05/2019
Prepared accounts payable for General Fund, Capital Projects, ASB, Private Purpose Trust and Transportation Vehicle Fund. This included checking for accuracy and proper authorization of the District's approval process prior to payment
General Fund AP monthly budget was approx. $500,000
Performed data entry of accounts payable, batched and posted to the General Ledger
Paid sales tax on appropriate invoices and prepared a warrant to the Department of Revenue to pay comp tax
Reconciled vendor statements each month to confirm all invoices were paid accurately and any credit properly applied to invoices
Processed employee expense claims
Prepared accounts payable reports for School Board audit and meeting each month
Processed, entered and encumbered purchase orders
Worked with Principals on proper account coding and helped monitor their individual budgets
Provided supervision and support to the ASB Secretary positions at both the High School and Middle School. Oversaw their accounts payable and purchasing processes on a monthly basis
Met with vendors on purchases including the ordering and set up of the copier fleet throughout the District
Implemented our District's entire procurement card process
Coordinated and processed KCDA Coop (King County Distributors Association) annual orders for all schools from purchasing to accounts payable
Maintained District's revolving fund
Maintained records on special accounting related projects, such as Energy Studies and Erate using various methods of Microsoft productivity software such as Excel and Word
Provided purchasing information and budget reports as requested
Prepared warrants and remittances for mailing to vendors
Maintained an accurate list of current vendors
Purchased supplies and equipment for entire District (on going, as needed)
Maintained District Office inventory list
Processed personal services contracts and payments
Prepared and issued 1099's every January
Prepared and processed journal entries as needed
Provided backup to the receptionist including greeting patrons and answering phones
Maintained all District business cell phone accounts
Provided training and supervision to new District Office employees
Performed various other duties as assigned
Grays Harbor PUD #1 - Billing Clerk, Customer Service Rep, Mail Clerk City, STATE, 08/1988 - 10/1996
Prepared District's utility billing to customers in the most accurate manor.
Checked reports for accuracy (for example, high and low consumption errors) before sending the electrical bill to print.
Performed all duties as it pertained to Customer Service at Grays Harbor PUD including signing customers up for power, processing feasibilities and collecting and processing payments.
Assisted in training new employees.
Maintained customer loyalty by providing fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and complaints.
Provided highest quality customer service on the phone and in-person.
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