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Charles Dowdy

Orlando,FL

Summary

Accomplished finance professional with a proven track record at AMERICAN QUEEN VOYAGES, adept in leveraging JD Edwards and Sage 100 to enhance accounting accuracy. Skilled in payroll processing and problem-solving, I have significantly contributed to streamlined financial operations and improved month-end closings, demonstrating a keen ability to manage both accounts payable and receivable efficiently.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

AppleOne Employment Services
Orlando, FL
01.2024 - Current
  • Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
  • Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Processed monthly payments and researched payment discrepancies.
  • Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.

Entertainment Office Finance Coordinator

CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK
04.2021 - 01.2023
  • Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Kept detailed records of accounts payable by creating reports and updating vendor balance sheets.
  • Analyze customer aging reports for discrepancies.
  • Facilitated smooth administrative processes for leadership and casting executives in entertainment.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.

Assistant Chief Purser

AMERICAN QUEEN VOYAGES
01.2017 - 04.2021
  • Recorded accurate journal entries to ensure organized financial records.
  • Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
  • Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to resolve account problems.
  • Handled bi-weekly payroll services for company employees.

Entertainment Office Assistant

CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK
05.2014 - 01.2017
  • Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations
  • Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, or explain information, and address complaints
  • Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as auditions or reports
  • Helped Casting Team set-up/breakdown all in house auditions and sign-in/collect each performer headshot and resume
  • Submits Purchase Orders for Capital Project contracts in accordance with the Capital Finance department's policies
  • Researches and provides payment status updates to Management on a regular basis
  • Collecting photos/videos for the casting directors archives

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Hattiesburg, MS

Skills

  • JD Edwards
  • Sage 100
  • Workday
  • Invoicing and billing
  • Cash handling
  • Problem solving
  • UKG (Kronos Timekeeping)
  • General ledger
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Payroll processing
  • Work Independently

Timeline

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk

AppleOne Employment Services
01.2024 - Current

Entertainment Office Finance Coordinator

CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK
04.2021 - 01.2023

Assistant Chief Purser

AMERICAN QUEEN VOYAGES
01.2017 - 04.2021

Entertainment Office Assistant

CEDAR POINT AMUSEMENT PARK
05.2014 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
Charles Dowdy