Brittany Waskom
Ash,TX
Summary
Skilled accounts payable clerk successful at managing multiple company accounts with extensive knowledge of each entity's accounting software and procedures. Has a proven track record of success in keeping finances up-to-date and accurate while creating and maintaining strong relationships with vendors. Eager to continue contributing to the growth of the company by implementing a structured accounts payable department, leading a solid team that can not only handle high-volume operations with consistency and accuracy but will also deliver superior performance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Republic Elite
01.2022 - Current
- Handles daily A/P processes; overseeing timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, credit memos and payment transactions.
- Cross-trained and knowledgeable for all companies: Republic TX, Republic GA, Elite, LDC & RCD.
- Mended relationships between vendors & the company that were previously broken.
- Manages accurate and timely processing of over 800 invoices per month.
- Performs three-way match process prior to posting invoices.
- Researches and solves issues, correcting any invoicing problems.
- Creates and reviews detailed aging report prior to payment proposal ensuring totals from the SQL Report and Axapta match.
- Generates weekly AP payment proposal.
- Decides which vendors will be paid from weekly payment proposal depending on funding.
- Reconciles vendor accounts against weekly vendor statements and investigates any discrepancies.
- Manages approx. 40 capital leases; ensuring payment is made on time and corresponds with it's amortization schedule.
- Uploads Crown installer payroll in Axapta and sends payments weekly.
- Enters Elite installer draw sheets into Quickbooks and issues weekly payments.
- Assists with gathering requested information from internal & external auditors.
- Helped implement a system to go paperless.
- Was able to transfer all vendors previously paid with AMEX to another method of payment saving over 100k that was previously charged to card every week.
- Took the initiative to learn Elite's AP procedures with no training or direction, only by looking at past postings.
- Keeps up with disbursement file; that is used for weekly forecast.
- Posts all intercompany entries in Axapta.
- Helps maintain AP email; receiving over 400 emails daily; responding to all inquiries in timely manner.
- Has positively interacted with all partners, employees and vendors using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
- Responsible for training and supporting new hires by educating on process flow, interdepartmental procedures and software.
Chop Saw Operator-Team Lead
Master WoodCraft Cabinetry
02.2017 - 11.2021
- Set up and calibrated machinery to meet specific production requirements.
- Monitored operating machinery to assess progress, adjust settings, and maintain production speeds.
- Developed strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Legal Secretary
Palmer Law Firm
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Diligently edited legal correspondence for grammar and spelling.
- Transcribed legal documents and phone conversations.
- Completed data entry of legal documents into electronic filing systems.
- Prepared and processed invoices for attorney billing.
- Managed check requests, expense reimbursement requests, invoices and accounts payable and receivable information.
- Created spreadsheets to track client progress and document billable hours.
- Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
- Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports.
Administrative Assistant
Knuckols, Duvall & Hallum CPA
03.2009 - 02.2014
- Prepared various tax forms and documentation associated with tax compliance, audits and refunds.
- Managed bookkeeping functions such as invoicing and account reconciliations.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Education
English Language And Literature
East Texas Baptist University
Marshall, TXSkills
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Microsoft Excel
- Axapta
- Insight 2020
- Vendor Relations
- Payroll Processing
- Report Preparation
- Invoice Processing
- Payment Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Statements
- Data Entry
- Effective Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Account Resolutions
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Republic Elite
01.2022 - Current
Chop Saw Operator-Team Lead
Master WoodCraft Cabinetry
02.2017 - 11.2021
Legal Secretary
Palmer Law Firm
07.2014 - 12.2016
Administrative Assistant
Knuckols, Duvall & Hallum CPA
03.2009 - 02.2014
English Language And Literature
East Texas Baptist University
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