Brittany Newkirk
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Highly meticulous and intellectually driven individual with advanced accounting, mathematical, and Excel expertise. Demonstrated success in maintaining current and accurate accounts for compliant financial recordkeeping. Known for being well-organized, diligent, and focused. Seeking a choice position to launch my career and contribute to company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Azamara
Miami, FL
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Optimized internal control systems through strict adherence to company guidelines for accounts payable.
- Addressed and solved invoice discrepancies for employees and vendors.
- Reviewed and reconciled monthly checks to ensure account accuracy.
- Streamlined the reconciliation process for bank accounts and integrated data into the accounting system.
- Ensured timely processing of invoices and documents to support management.
- Fostered strong vendor relationships via effective communication.
- Collected and compiled invoice information to aid in yearly audit processes.
- Partnered with procurement team to guarantee accurate issuance of purchase orders, boosting overall efficiency.
- Directed comprehensive financial projects and unique assignments.
- Managed sensitive and confidential documents to safeguard corporate image.
- Collaborated with IT to identify and resolve software issues.
- Decreased overdue accounts payable by persistently tracking pending invoices and negotiating payment terms.
- Handled processing of daily invoices, check requests, and wire transfers for both foreign and domestic currency.
- Managed precise vendor documentation, securing consistent tax compliance.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Direct AC
Miami, FL
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Reconciled company financial accounts to maintain audit readiness.
- Verified purchase orders against invoices, ensuring accuracy.
- Assessed vendor invoices to ensure necessary documentation and legitimacy prior to disbursement.
- Managed vendor invoices while efficiently processing incoming payments.
- Managed timely payments, resulting in reduced late fees.
- Evaluated expense submissions to prevent misuse of company resources.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing procedures.
- Created comprehensive financial analyses of outstanding payables each month, informing key decisions.
- Worked with multiple departments to address invoice inconsistencies, enhancing operational flow.
- Adapted effectively during busy times while achieving high-quality outcomes.
- Regularly verified and revised vendor records, ensuring precision in the database.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Matter Brothers Furniture
Fort Myers, FL
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Oversaw timely handling of invoices and payments.
- Implemented systematic coding to maintain orderly and accessible documentation.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships and effectively managed disputes.
- Ensured all vendor invoices met documentation and validity criteria prior to payment approval.
- Verified entries to reconcile processed work.
- Digitized invoices for streamlined processing.
- Analyzed information to illustrate progression and financial metrics for stakeholders.
- Ensured consistency in records by matching purchase orders to corresponding invoices.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Beasley Media Group
Naples, FL
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured easy record retrieval through accurate coding.
- Nurtured effective partnerships with vendors, resolving issues efficiently.
- Evaluated vendor invoices for compliance and legitimacy ahead of issuing payment.
- Analyzed daily variances and rectified errors to address discrepancies.
- Executed monthly reconciliations to maintain precise account records.
- Utilized SAP/Concur for compiling financial data and producing comprehensive reports.
- Handled preparation and distribution of 15-30 reimbursement checks weekly.
- Reconciled purchase orders to invoices, updating relevant records.
- Scheduled and executed bi-weekly check runs.
- Oversaw shared email inbox for payables.
- Collected data to exhibit both ongoing costs and progression statuses for stakeholder review.
- Used 10-key calculator to expedite data entry.
- Ensured on-time processing and delivery of crucial business documents and invoices.
- Verified integrity of data by meticulously checking billing codes, entries and calculations.
- Balanced weekly company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts.
- Executed intricate problem-solving strategies for senior leadership to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.
- Analyzed daily reports to suggest improvement areas.
- Established optimized accounting procedures to reduce costs and eliminate workflow interruptions.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Landmark Hospitals
Bonita Springs, FL
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Ensured accuracy through error investigation.
- Managed invoice processing operations effectively.
- Maintained orderly financial files by implementing correct codes on relevant documents.
- Assessed vendor invoices for proper documentation and authenticity before processing.
- Fostered strong working relationships with vendors.
- Verified entries and compared system reports to achieve reconciled processed work.
- Monitored and organized shared payable email inbox.
- Monitored discount opportunities, verified federal ID numbers, and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate vendor payment.
- Compiled financial data and refreshed ledger entries.
- Ensured timely processing of invoices and documents.
- Utilized Envi/WellSky for accurate fiscal assessments and risk mitigation.
- Utilized mathematical skills to verify figures in accounting systems daily.
- Maintained financial accuracy by current tracking in Envi/WellSky.
- Created detailed expense reports and requests for capital expenditures.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Envi/WellSky.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Developed comprehensive training manuals for each assigned process and task.
Customer Service Representative
Executive Valet
Fort Myers, FL
11.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers and improved sales.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
- Used company troubleshooting resolution tree to evaluate technical problems and find appropriate solutions.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Provided information regarding charge accounts and loyalty programs.
- Regularly exceeded daily sales and product add-on quotas.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
Warehouse Team Lead
IntegraCore
Atlanta, GA
10.2017 - 06.2018
- Documented counts and sorted finished work to promote easy access for shipping or additional processing
- Worked with team members to improve performance and implement training updates
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and mentoring to individuals with lagging skills
- Assigned daily employee tasks and monitored activity and completion
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Miami Killian Senior High School
Miami, FLSkills
- Filing and data archiving
- Accounting familiarity
- Project planning
- Multi-line phone proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Compassion
- Reading comprehension
- Clerical
- Good telephone etiquette
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle/Netsuite
- Sage Intacct
- SAP/Concur
- Yardi
- Excel data modeling
- Excel proficiency
- Cost Analysis and Savings
- Sales
- Scheduling
- QuickBooks
- Client Needs Assessment
- Social Media
- Appointment Setting
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Azamara
12.2022 - 02.2024
Accounts Payable Clerk
Direct AC
12.2022 - 08.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk
Matter Brothers Furniture
08.2022 - 11.2022
Accounts Payable Clerk
Beasley Media Group
10.2021 - 03.2022
Accounts Payable Clerk
Landmark Hospitals
01.2021 - 07.2021
Customer Service Representative
Executive Valet
11.2019 - 06.2020
Warehouse Team Lead
IntegraCore
10.2017 - 06.2018
High School Diploma - General Studies
Miami Killian Senior High School