Carmen Anderson
Dallas,GA
Summary
I have had a broad-based career in accounting and finance which have allowed me to develop the skills necessary to become a successful accountant. My record is one of increased responsibility, variety in job assignments, and solid accomplishments. I am accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is the norm.
Professional with strong background in finance management, specializing in accounts payable processes. Demonstrates high level of accuracy, efficiency, and problem-solving skills in managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely payments. Focused on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in financial software, process optimization, and compliance. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager (Team of 8)
Access Clinical Partners (Go Health Urgent Care)
10.2016 - 08.2025
- Processed Management and Oversight of Accounts Payable Specialists
- Hired and trained accounts payable specialists.
- Ensured the accounting system is up to date.
- Ensured compliance with the company policies.
- Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports monthly, quarterly and yearly.
- Ensured timely processing and payments of invoices.
- Administrator for corporate credit card program
- Reviewed coding on PO and non-PO related invoices.
- Processed weekly vendor, and expense payments weekly.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
- Reconciled the AP sub-ledger.
- Managed vendor relations by reviewing and approving new vendor and vendor changes.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement and implement changes.
- Handled escalated inquiries from vendors and internal staff.
- Assisted with implementation of two accounting systems.
- Established a helpdesk ticketing system for AP inquiries.
- Created an automated statement reconciliation reporting within work Workday.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 5,000 invoices per month.
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for eight staff members.
Accounts Payable Manager
Georgia World Congress Center Authority
11.2009 - 04.2016
- Plan, organize, assign, review and evaluate work of assigned staff: train staff in policies and procedures and audit practices.
- Review work of section for accuracy, completeness and adherence to time schedules; audits and reviews input.
- Supervise the processing of checks drawn on the general fund using the computerized check writing system.
- Reconcile accounts payable reports with the general ledger. Ensure that all corrections for reconciling items are made in a timely manner.
- Prepare subsidiary reports for various general ledger accounts.
- Prepare reconciliation reports for various vendor accounts.
- Maintain accuracy of month end accrual process.
- Oversee vendor totals in preparation for processing 1099 forms, printing and mailing forms.
- Prepare annual Travel, Per Diem & Fee, and Federal Funds disbursements reports for State Audit Department.
- Consult with vendors, as necessary; design, develop and implement systems and procedures to ensure timely processing and payment of invoices including new and revised work procedures.
- Coordinate procedures with other accounting departments and interdepartmental areas.
- Review contracts; set up Purchase Orders for short term contracts; Confer with Purchasing Manager concerning complex contracts.
- Assist auditors in the performance of the annual audit of accounting; attend meetings on behalf of management staff as requested.
- Assist Director of Accounting with mentoring staff in the department; developing and maintaining a work environment which supports high level motivation, productivity and morale.
- Perform related duties as assigned. Such other duties, functions, and special projects as assigned by the Director of Accounting.
- Directly supervises up to or as many as two (2) employees in the Accounts-Payable Section. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Perform reconciliations of bank statements, investments, inventory, and balance sheet related to company divisions: GWCC, Georgia Dome, and Centennial Olympic Park.
- Prepare monthly profit and loss statements for all company divisions under supervision of General Manager.
- Prepare monthly fixed asset report and COP inventory analysis for senior management and internal audit review.
- Reconcile monthly actual versus budget variances to ensure accuracy of the annual budget.
- Reconcile and initiate invoicing and corrections to clearing accounts for GWCC, Georgia Dome, and Centennial Olympic Park.
- Post and audit daily journals (cash receipts, purchase orders, payment requests, sales, inventory disbursements, payroll, check, and general journals).
- Audit and post weekly and semi-monthly Payroll, earnings, and monthly sales tax returns.
- Prepare management reports as needed by the Executive Director, General Managers, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Accounting.
- Directly assist in the monthly Authority Presentations to senior management and external clients.
Education
Certificate - Primary Governmental Accounting
University of Georgia
Atlanta, GA08.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Shorter College
White Plains, NY05.2012
Associate Degree - Accounting
College of Westchester
White Plains, NY05.2001
Skills
- Oracle
- Excel
- SAP
- PeopleSoft
- PowerPoint
- Concentrics
- MS Dynamics GP
- Coupa
- Workday
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager (Team of 8)
Access Clinical Partners (Go Health Urgent Care)
10.2016 - 08.2025
Accounts Payable Manager
Georgia World Congress Center Authority
11.2009 - 04.2016
Certificate - Primary Governmental Accounting
University of Georgia
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Shorter College
Associate Degree - Accounting
College of Westchester
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