Andrea D. Perry
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Resourceful, meticulous accounting professional with experience in strategic problem-solving solving, customer relationship management and financial reconciliations. Team player with strong technical proficiency and commitment to accuracy in financial data entry and recordkeeping.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping by Andrea, LLC.
Cartersville, GA
01.2015 - Current
- Maintained financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
- Managed the accounts payable process by coding invoices, preparing checks for payment, and recording payments.
- Performed monthly closing procedures including journal entries and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
- Developed and maintained internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Processed employee expense reports according to company policy.
- Identified areas for improvement in accounting processes and systems.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Helped businesses keep finances in order by managing accounting ledgers and recording journal entries.
- Certified and processed payroll, electronic deposits and pay adjustments while distributing checks.
- Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
Accounting Manager
Giacoma Roberts and Daughdrill
Buckhead, GA
09.2016 - 11.2021
- Identified areas of improvement in the existing accounting system and recommended changes accordingly.
- Monitored cash flow, prepared bank reconciliations, and managed accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Researched complex accounting issues and provided solutions to management team.
- Maintained accurate records of payroll information including wages, deductions, bonuses.
- Ensured timely payment of invoices from vendors or suppliers according to contractual agreements.
- Participated in meetings with stakeholders to discuss company's financial performance.
- Supervised accounting tasks, which included accounts payable and receivable, general ledger management and expense reporting oversight.
- Handled accounting operations such as updating journal entries, pursuing collections and reconciling accounts.
- Evaluated and approved billing invoices and expense reports to monitor and ensure cash flow and cost containment.
- Reconciled and reviewed operations databases and accounting system records to calculate and determine accurate monthly revenues.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
Purchasing Coordinator
Georgia Department of Health
Atlanta, GA
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Maintained accurate records of all purchases, invoices, and payments.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Negotiated prices and contracts with suppliers for materials and services.
- Researched potential vendors to determine best pricing options.
- Processed purchase orders, verified accuracy, tracked deliveries, and resolved discrepancies.
- Developed relationships with new vendors to expand product selection.
- Maintained accurate records of purchased items including costs, delivery dates, and quantity available.
- Managed budgeting process for procurement activities according to organizational guidelines.
- Researched pricing information and compared prices and quotations.
- Processed proof of delivery requests and handled limited inventory management activities.
- Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
- Negotiated prices for materials with distributors, agreeing on mutually beneficial deals.
Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Environmental Protection Division-Air Bran
Atlanta, GA
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Organized and maintained filing systems for sensitive documents.
- Provided administrative support to various departments within the organization.
- Created expense reports using company software applications.
- Developed tracking systems for departmental projects and initiatives.
- Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, vacation requests, absences.
- Processed invoices from vendors in a timely manner according to company policies.
- Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.
- Maintained office supplies by checking inventory and ordering items.
- Developed successful filing system to increase ability to retain and recover documents, reports and records.
- Worked with finance department to file receipts and reimbursements.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Southwest Atlanta Nephrology
Atlanta, GA
09.2006 - 09.2012
- Maintained financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
- Reconciled intercompany transactions between multiple entities.
- Managed the accounts payable process by coding invoices, preparing checks for payment, and recording payments.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual audits with external auditors.
- Generated weekly cash flow reports for use in forecasting future needs.
- Identified areas for improvement in accounting processes and systems.
- Tracked fixed assets purchases and disposals throughout the year.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Documented transaction details to track and manage financial data.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Reconciled vendor statements to assist in monthly closings.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Performed bookkeeping and accounting consulting services.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping Professionals
Tamarac, FL
10.1998 - 09.2006
- Prepared and processed payroll for up to 50 employees, including all related taxes, deductions, and benefits.
- Maintained financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Reviewed and reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and other general ledger accounts.
- Managed the accounts payable process by coding invoices, preparing checks for payment, and recording payments.
- Prepared quarterly financial statements for management review.
- Developed and maintained internal controls to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Processed employee expense reports according to company policy.
- Tracked fixed assets purchases and disposals throughout the year.
- Performed basic accounting, payroll and bookkeeping services to manage business operations.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges and sales entries to facilitate cash management.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Prepared bank reconciliations, managed field audits and reviewed accounting records for accuracy.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Responded to inquiries from IRS, state and other tax authorities to minimize additional interest and penalty charges.
- Defined bookkeeping policies and procedures by developing system to account for financial transactions.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Prepared and processed payrolls.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL03-2008
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Giacoma Roberts and Daughdrill
09.2016 - 11.2021
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping by Andrea, LLC.
01.2015 - Current
Purchasing Coordinator
Georgia Department of Health
01.2014 - 09.2016
Administrative Coordinator
Georgia Environmental Protection Division-Air Bran
02.2013 - 01.2014
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Southwest Atlanta Nephrology
09.2006 - 09.2012
Full Charge Bookkeeper
Bookkeeping Professionals
10.1998 - 09.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology
DeVry University