Arneatra Keith
Chelsea,Alabama
Summary
Skillful and dedicated Executive Administrator and Manager with extensive experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting standards and procedures, Finance, Financial Reporting, Invoice processing, Supervisory skills and system implementation, Sarbanes Oxley, purchasing procedures, QuickBooks, and Nextgen accounting software. Managing calendar and web editing and updates. Scheduling, payroll, Strategic planning, contract review daily project management for daily operations and administrative staffing and training. Demonstrate capacity to provide comprehensive leadership managing projects and staff. Proven track record of accurately completing research, escalated customer service, dispute resolution, reporting, payroll information management and business-development efforts within budget requirements. Extensive Adept at developing and maintaining detailed administrative and procedural processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives. Highly focused and results-oriented in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations; able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages. Proficient in Microsoft Office System, QuickBooks, Microsoft Windows operating system, NexGen, INOW, Identifier, PowerSchool, and Adobe Acrobat.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Local School Accounting/Calendar -Web Coordinator
Alabama School of Fine Arts
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2021 - Current
- Provide accurate accounting and accounts payable procedures
- Serve as the Calendar Coordinator
- Responsible for communication and enrollment process, transcript requests, demographics verification, and PowerSchool management.
- Developed and maintained web content, including text, images, graphics and video.
- Created and implemented an online presence strategy to increase website traffic and improve user experience.
- Identified areas of improvement in existing websites and created solutions to enhance usability.
- Provided technical support for website development projects from concept through completion.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to project deadlines.
- Researched and evaluated emerging web technologies to develop strategies for implementation.
- Assisted with the design, coding, testing and debugging of new website features.
- Analyzed website performance data using Google Analytics to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with internal teams such as marketing, design, IT, customer service, to ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Coordinated regular updates to website content ensuring accuracy throughout all pages across the site.
- Developed test plans outlining procedures required prior to launching any changes or additions.
- Provided training and guidance on proper usage of CMS tools and other related software applications.
- Investigated and resolved any reported issues related to website functionality or performance.
Local School Accounting/Bookkeeper
Birmingham City Schools
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Provide accurate accounting and accounts payable procedures
- Manage budget and finances
- Handle accounts payable, invoicing, inventory tracking, fund allocation, vendor tracking, professional development registration, timesheets, leave management, HR liaison, meetings organization, and various projects.
- Prepared bank deposits and recorded cash receipts.
- Processed accounts receivable invoices, payments, and refunds.
- Maintained and reconciled general ledger accounts.
- Conducted monthly reconciliation of bank statements.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports including balance sheets, income statements, and statement of cash flows.
- Reviewed customer account information for accuracy and completeness.
- Generated monthly financial statements for management review.
- Monitored accounts payable transactions to ensure timely payment.
- Inputted journal entries into accounting software system.
- Responded promptly to customers' inquiries regarding their accounts receivable status.
- Collaborated with accounting management to produce accurate and timely financial paperwork and reports for AP and AR, budget administration and year-end closing requirements.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Corporate Accounts Payable Clerk/Administrative Assistant
Education Corporation of America
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Oversee operations and inventory control
- Schedule interviews
- Manage databases, account statements, new hire information, and accounts payable data.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Monitored daily accounts payable activities and ensured compliance with established internal control procedures.
- Reconciled monthly statements from vendors and suppliers.
- Prepared weekly check runs for approval by management or executive staff members.
- Analyzed various cost savings opportunities related to the accounts payable process.
- Created detailed reports on aging payables, vendor payments, cash disbursements.
- Implemented new procedures for processing international payments in multiple currencies.
- Ensured all payments were made in accordance with contract terms and conditions.
- Collaborated with other departments such as procurement, treasury, and accounting.
Ad Sales Assistant
Charter Media
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provide high-level administrative support to account executives
- Handle customer contact, network schedules, contract data reports, client spot listings, sales monitoring, production coordination, and customer inquiries
- Process invoices and ensure credit approval.
SR Records Management Technician/Account Specialist
Southern Company
Birmingham, Alabama
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Provide high-level administrative support
- Oversee staff responsible for records management
- Maintain employee files
- Provide support to subsidiary inquiries
- Monitor daily operations
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Education
B.TH; Theological Science -
Logos Bible Institute
A.AS; Business Administration -
Strayer University
Studied Elementary Education -
Auburn University
Skills
- Access management
- Organizational Skills
- Performance Tracking
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active Listening
- Data Security
- Client Relations
- Relationship Building
- Analytical Thinking
- Customer Support
- Security management
- Decision-Making
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Professional Demeanor
- Team building
- Self Motivation
- [Software] proficient
- Attention to Detail
- Content layout
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Analytical Skills
- Goal Setting
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- User Support
Certification
- Local School Accounting, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Payroll Systems, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Purchasing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- CSFO- Pending, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Timeline
Local School Accounting/Calendar -Web Coordinator
Alabama School of Fine Arts
01.2021 - Current
Local School Accounting/Bookkeeper
Birmingham City Schools
01.2016 - 01.2021
Corporate Accounts Payable Clerk/Administrative Assistant
Education Corporation of America
01.2009 - 01.2016
Ad Sales Assistant
Charter Media
01.2007 - 01.2009
SR Records Management Technician/Account Specialist
Southern Company
01.2005 - 01.2006
B.TH; Theological Science -
Logos Bible Institute
A.AS; Business Administration -
Strayer University
Studied Elementary Education -
Auburn University
- Local School Accounting, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Payroll Systems, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Purchasing, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- CSFO- Pending, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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