Angela Edwards
Ward,AR
Summary
Visionary Professional who achieves unprecedented results through innovation, initiative, and resourcefulness. Thrives in ambiguous circumstances with minimal direction and resources; strong ability to gather and compile best practices from throughout the organization. A natural relationship builder who enrolls others to support positive change.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst Supervisor
Priority 1
Little Rock, AR
01.2021 - Current
- Promoted from an Analyst II to supervisor within a year of employment.
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivables' data.
- Utilized daily audit information to update aging reports.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Managed AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Received and submitted payments and applied amounts to customer balances.
- Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments, negotiated installment methods and processed payments.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Provided training and mentorship to junior analysts on best practices and tools.
- Reviewed monthly financial statements for discrepancies and corrective actions.
Global Account Specialist II
Wesco/Carlton Bates Company
04.2016 - 01.2021
- Manage several multi-million-dollar accounts by reconciling entries and verifying, allocating, and posting transactions.
- These accounts carry high visibility within the company.
- Collect the account receivable in accordance with the terms of global contract and department objective.
- Conducted weekly reports and analysis of accounts to review discrepancies and areas of improvements.
- Record and maintain data into a centralized database.
- Document financial transactions by entering account information.
- Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Account Services-Key Accounts
Perfect Vision Manufacturing
Little Rock, AR
07.2011 - 04.2016
- Recognized as Employee of the Year (2014) at our Global Conference.
- Ran daily uploads for multiple invoices into our catalyst system for DTV payments.
- Ran weekly and monthly reporting statements.
- Facilitated meetings with our customers to identify new areas to grow, and re-evaluate processes.
- Identified and handled discrepancies in invoices and credits posted on the accounts.
- Evaluated account history to establish a trend and the best course of action to keep the account within its set terms.
- Managed daily AR on the companies high level, High visibility accounts within the company.
Accounts Receivable
Ridout Lumber Company
Searcy, AR
02.2010 - 07.2011
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to ensure accuracy of balances.
- Prepared month-end closing entries related to Accounts Receivable transactions.
- Assisted with filing paperwork related to accounts receivable and payable activities.
- Researched discrepancies between accounts receivable and accounts payable systems.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in existing accounts receivable processes.
- Processed accounts receivable payments and deposits.
Travel Agent, Customer Service
World Travel
Searcy, AR
01.2007 - 02.2010
- Coordinated travel arrangements for clients, including flights, hotels, and transportation.
- Researched destinations to provide clients with tailored travel options and recommendations.
- Managed client communications to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns promptly.
- Organized group travel itineraries, ensuring all logistics met client expectations.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to secure optimal travel deals.
- Provided travel information to customers and answered questions regarding passports, visas, transportation, accommodation, and tour packages.
- Researched availability of airfare and hotel rooms using reservation systems.
Key Carrier
Tractor Supply Company
Searcy, AR
04.2004 - 09.2006
- Supervised daily store operations and maintained high standards of customer service.
- Trained new team members on store policies and operational procedures.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and organization.
- Assisted customers with product selection and answered inquiries effectively.
- Collaborated with management to implement promotional strategies and initiatives.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and kept store clean and organized.
- Balanced end-of-day deposits using bank deposit slips in accordance with company procedures.
- Followed opening and closing procedures as outlined by the manager.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer by counting cash, checks and credit cards.
Veterinary Assistant
Wadley Animal Clinic
Searcy, AR
06.2003 - 04.2004
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Prepared and maintained medical instruments and examination rooms.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals as directed.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported changes to veterinary staff.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and treatment options.
- Handled inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Provided compassionate care to animals during their stay at the clinic.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Education
HS Diploma -
Cabot High School
Cabot, AR05.1998
Skills
- Research and data analysis
- Oracle
- Credit review and analysis
- Customer service
- Variance analysis
- Attention to detail
- Management background
- Financial services
- Inventory operations
- GDS system
- Sabre System
- Outlook
- Strong organization
- Adobe
- Sales experience
- Self-motivated professional
- NetSuite
- EDI Invoicing
- Staff training
- Microsoft Excel
- Data collection & research
Certification
Certified Notary for Arkansas
References
References Available Upon Request
Accomplishments
Employee of the Year 2014/ Perfect Vision Manufacturing
Timeline
Financial Analyst Supervisor
Priority 1
01.2021 - Current
Global Account Specialist II
Wesco/Carlton Bates Company
04.2016 - 01.2021
Account Services-Key Accounts
Perfect Vision Manufacturing
07.2011 - 04.2016
Accounts Receivable
Ridout Lumber Company
02.2010 - 07.2011
Travel Agent, Customer Service
World Travel
01.2007 - 02.2010
Key Carrier
Tractor Supply Company
04.2004 - 09.2006
Veterinary Assistant
Wadley Animal Clinic
06.2003 - 04.2004
HS Diploma -
Cabot High School
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