CATRINA TIMEUS
Canton,GA
Summary
Knowledgeable accounting professional bringing 20+ years' experience in Accounting. Successful at revamping and strengthening controls, reorganizing processes and simplifying procedures to maximize efficiency and accuracy of accounting records. Proficient in MS Office, Great Plains, Mangrove SAAS, Trinet, Yooz, and other various software and with a love of learning new software will quickly become proficient in any software
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Rotunda Land & Development
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Increased efficiency of month-end closing procedures through streamlining tasks such as account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and report generation
- Streamlined the accounts payable process, resulting in faster vendor payments and improved relationships
- Safeguarded company assets by adhering to internal controls policies and procedures
- Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies
- Streamlined invoice processing for improved efficiency and reduced processing time
- Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents
- Observed strict confidentiality regulations to maintain data security
Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist
Alliance Medical Physics
07.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates
- Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to maximize collections
AP Specialist
Pye Barker Fire & Safety
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Responds directly to vendor payment status inquiries and maintained a positive relationship with vendors and personnel
- Automated some of the manual accounting and financial reporting functions by developing detailed spreadsheets to share with the team
- Paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports
- Ensure all paperwork is collected for new vendor creation for example W9, COI, Licenses per company policies then once approved create vendors
- Maintained files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
- Reconciled vendor statements and researched and corrected discrepancies
- Prioritized invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Managed office supplies ensuring appropriate stock is available for the staff and office copy machines
- Reviewed invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Matched invoices to checks, obtained signatures for checks and distributed checks accordingly
Staff Accountant
SecurAmerica LLC
01.2014 - 04.2021
- Processed new vendor applications for new vendor creation
- Updated and maintained aging report to facilitate payments
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information
- Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures
- Drove implementation of Accounts Payable Workflow software to automate office operations, including troubleshooting, maintenance and report generation
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
- Utilized talents and expertise to complete on-time and accurate monthly closing processes, journal entries and accruals
- Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft
- Responds directly to vendor payment status inquiries and maintained a positive relationship with vendors and personnel
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing
- Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Prepared and submitted monthly billing reports to management for financial overview
- Responded to customer concerns and questions
- Audited and corrected billing and posting documents for accuracy
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received
- Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances
Payroll - Accounts Payable Lead
Creative Loafing Atlanta
07.2007 - 06.2013
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential
- Processed benefits, medical, vision, pension, 401K, sick, vacation and W-9 and I-9 forms to assist new hires
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates
- Responded to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion
- Issued tax forms on annual basis
- Processed wage garnishments and child support
- Updated employee banking records when it was necessary
- Oversaw day-to-day processing of payroll for 200+ employees, including review of timesheets and computing pay in accordance with FLSA
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft
- Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports
- Disbursed petty cash by recording entries and verifying documentation
- Utilized talents and expertise to complete on-time and accurate monthly closing processes, journal entries and accruals.
Skills
- Accounts Payable Specialist
- Month-end closing procedures
- Great Plains & Great Plains NAV
- WinTeam (Security Industry)
- Mangrove (Saas Payroll)
- Trinet (PEO/Payroll)
- QuickBooks - Desktop
- Microsoft Excel
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Payment Processing
Timeline
Project Accountant
Rotunda Land & Development
11.2023 - 12.2024
Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist
Alliance Medical Physics
07.2022 - 11.2023
AP Specialist
Pye Barker Fire & Safety
04.2021 - 07.2022
Staff Accountant
SecurAmerica LLC
01.2014 - 04.2021
Payroll - Accounts Payable Lead
Creative Loafing Atlanta
07.2007 - 06.2013
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