CADARIUS CANNON
GREENVILLE,MS
Summary
Accounting and finance professional with 6+ years of experience serving as sole Accounts Payable Lead for a multi-site nonprofit organization, performing full-cycle AP, general ledger reconciliations, audit support, and month-end close activities. Proven ability to manage high-volume transactions, strengthen internal controls, negotiate vendor contracts, and support organizational financial strategy. Complemented by hands-on leadership experience supervising staff and managing site-level budgets. Holds a Bachelor’s in Accounting and an MBA with a focus in Human Resources.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Lead
Washington County Opportunities, Inc. HS/EHS
Greenville, MS
10.2019 - Current
- Serve as sole Accounts Payable lead for a multi-site nonprofit organization (~248 employees), overseeing full-cycle AP operations including invoice intake, coding, approvals, disbursements, and reconciliations.
- Process and manage 250+ invoices monthly, ensuring accurate general ledger coding, compliance with internal controls, and timely vendor payments.
- Perform AP-to-GL reconciliations, vendor statement reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution to maintain financial accuracy and support clean month-end closes.
- Support month-end and year-end close by preparing AP aging reports, reconciling balances, and collaborating with finance leadership to ensure ledger integrity.
- Administer check runs, ACH, and electronic payments, including uploading Positive Pay files and reviewing exceptions to prevent fraud and ensure banking compliance.
- Lead annual 1099 processing and provide direct support during internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory and grant compliance standards.
- Maintain and manage vendor master files, strengthening internal controls and reducing payment errors and documentation discrepancies.
- Manage utility and service contracts across 7 agency locations, including internet, telecommunications, and security monitoring; negotiate renewals and optimize vendor agreements for cost efficiency.
- Partner cross-functionally with purchasing, receiving, and program staff to streamline invoice approvals, reduce processing delays, and improve operational workflows.
- Cross-trained in Accounts Receivable, purchase order creation, and vendor setup during a departmental transition, supporting continuity of operations.
- Cross-trained in Payroll (ADP) to provide coverage and strengthen understanding of full-cycle accounting and labor cost reporting.
- Contributed to employee benefits and health insurance renewal process, supporting plan evaluation, cost analysis, and enrollment coordination with leadership.
- Recognized for performance excellence with Specialist of the Year Award (2023–2024).
21st Century Site Coordinator (Evenings)
Divine Directions Corporation
Leland, MS
11.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of a grant-funded after-school program, ensuring compliance with federal and organizational guidelines.
- Supervise and lead 3–5 staff members, including teachers and support personnel; provide coaching, scheduling, and performance oversight.
- Develop and manage site-level budgets, coordinating purchase requests, staffing allocations, and resource planning.
- Design and implement academic and enrichment schedules aligned with program goals, student needs, and grant requirements.
- Monitor attendance, participation, and performance metrics, using data to adjust programming and meet established benchmarks.
- Lead regular staff meetings and support professional development to improve instructional quality and team performance.
- Serve as primary on-site liaison with school administrators, families, and community partners to strengthen collaboration and engagement.
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and operational compliance for audits and grant monitoring.
- Plan and execute family engagement events and community outreach initiatives to support program success.
Education
MBA - Human Resource Management
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS08.2019
BBA - Accounting
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS05.2018
Skills
- Full-Cycle Accounts Payable Management
- General Ledger Coding & Reconciliations
- Month-End & Year-End Close Support
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting Support
- Internal Controls & Approval Workflows
- Audit Preparation (Internal & External)
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Banking Operations (Checks, ACH, Positive Pay)
- Budget Oversight & Cost Control
- ERP Systems (Abila MIP)
- Payroll Exposure (ADP)
- Policy & Procedure Compliance
- Process Improvement & Workflow Optimization
- Staff Supervision & Cross-Training
AWARDS
Specialist of the Year (2023–2024), Washington County Opportunities, Inc.
Timeline
21st Century Site Coordinator (Evenings)
Divine Directions Corporation
11.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Lead
Washington County Opportunities, Inc. HS/EHS
10.2019 - Current
MBA - Human Resource Management
Delta State University
BBA - Accounting
Delta State University