Artice Owens-McCarter
DOUGLASVILLE,GA
Summary
Skilled Accounts Payable Professional bringing strong history of success in leading accounts payable operations. Experienced in coordinating department operations and vendor relationships. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving developed over 20-year career.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
EMCOR Services Aircond
Smyrna, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and processed vendor invoices, payments, and credit memos.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Prepared weekly check runs for multiple entities.
- Conducted monthly reviews of vendor statements ensuring accuracy of account balances.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures related to accounts payable functions.
- Verified accuracy of vendor setup information in the system prior to processing invoices for payment.
- Performed special projects as assigned by Accounts Payable Manager or Controller.
- Processed employee expense reports in accordance with company policy.
- Analyzed discrepancies between vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
Accounts Payable Manager
Impellam North America
Atlanta, GA
05.2019 - 09.2023
- Reviews all invoices for accuracy, subsequently resolving various issues.
- Maintains accounts payable transaction processing efficiently.
- Adheres to company's rules and procedures to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
- Redistributes tasks and responsibilities to improve workflow by focusing on individual strengths.
- Works cross-functionally with various teams and departments to improve operations.
- Uses exemplary communication and interaction skills to build strong working relationships with managers, employees and clients.
- Leads monthly meetings with staff to brainstorm innovative processes aimed at reducing processing time.
- Voids checks and issues stop payment orders per request.
- Gathers and approves timesheets from staff to prepare for bi-weekly payroll processing.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Impellam Group North America
Atlanta, GA
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Trained and mentored newly-hired employees on process flows and interdepartmental procedures, priorities, and goals.
- Consulted with C-Suite to resolve problems relating to employee performance, office equipment and work schedules.
- Interviewed and selected employees to fill vacant roles.
- Documented internal controls over disbursement functions to meet strict Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Discussed job performance with employees by reviewing employees' work for quality assurance and identifying solutions.
- Resolved customer complaints and answered customers' questions.
- Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
Accounts Payable Accountant
Clayton County Water Authority
Jonesboro, GA
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Maintained accounts payable subsidiary ledger and paperwork needed for invoicing.
- Verified A/P related data, prepared journal entries, and posted the A/P subsidiary report.
- Scanned and prepped for imaging all related documents, reviewed purchase orders and receivers for accuracy and approval prior to payment.
- Created the voucher and payment groups to enable electronic check printing processes for both AP and billing applications.
- Reconciled vendor statements, researched and coordinated with other departments, and ran Ad hoc reports as needed.
- Entered and maintained data for the annual 1099 process.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Guidant Group
Atlanta, GA
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Processed 1000 invoice weekly with minimal supervision.
- Solved accounts payable inquires on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
- Assisted with month-end reconciliation and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Supported the creation of weekly and monthly spending reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Strayer University
Atlanta, GA08.2009
Skills
- Time Management
- Workflow Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Leadership and Change Management
- Research and Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Staff Development and Training
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
EMCOR Services Aircond
11.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
Impellam North America
05.2019 - 09.2023
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Impellam Group North America
05.2017 - 04.2019
Accounts Payable Accountant
Clayton County Water Authority
08.2016 - 05.2017
Accounts Payable Specialist
Guidant Group
03.2013 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Strayer University
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