Chelsea Farris
Tarpon Springs,FL
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable Specialist, excelling in payment processing and vendor relations. Demonstrated expertise in data entry and entry verification. Adept at fostering strong relationships and resolving disputes, ensuring timely and accurate financial operations. Strong focus on processing invoices, reconciling statements, and managing vendor relationships, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Known for attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and effective communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Gulf Coast JFCS
08.2023 - Current
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Assist with all-audits by retrieving requested financial documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
Master Client Trust Specialist
Family Support Services
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Prepare and process handling of expenditures, deposits, and balances of individual clients.
- Prepare journal entries when needed, following Client Master Trust procedures.
- Redirect any existing third-party benefits and maintain trust accounts below the statutory requirement.
- Provide professional communication and customer service for client accounts via phone, email, and mail correspondence.
- Provide technical training and guidance to case management agency staff.
- Assist with all-audits by retrieving requested financial documentation and responding to audit inquiries.
Lead Client Trust Specialist
Eckerd Connects
04.2015 - 07.2022
- Coordinate and manage SSI/SSA Trust Accounts
- Take leadership role in scheduling fee waiver meetings and typing up meeting minutes
- Maintain electronic client trust files
- Ensure all SSI account balances at the end of the month are under the asset limit per SSA regulation
- Enter deposits in FAST system for all client trust fund accounts
- Enter receipts in FAST system for all client trust fund accounts
- Provide technical training and guidance to case management agency staff
- Maintain a positive working relationship with Child Welfare Legal Services, Guardians Ad Litem, Case Management and Social Security Administration
- Serve as back up for ECA Accounts Payable Specialist
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
St. Petersburg College
Tarpon Springs, FL05-2023
Skills
- Payment processing
- Entry verification
- Data inputting
- Vendor relations
- Data entry
- Microsoft outlook, word, and Excel
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Gulf Coast JFCS
08.2023 - Current
Master Client Trust Specialist
Family Support Services
07.2022 - 08.2023
Lead Client Trust Specialist
Eckerd Connects
04.2015 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts - Accounting
St. Petersburg College
Similar Profiles
Natalia SadburyNatalia Sadbury
Assistant Program Director at Gulf Coast JFCSAssistant Program Director at Gulf Coast JFCS
MARCELLA MILLSMARCELLA MILLS
SIS (Student Intensive Services) Counselor at Gulf Coast JFCSSIS (Student Intensive Services) Counselor at Gulf Coast JFCS
Katismary Perez ValenciaKatismary Perez Valencia
Refugee Case Manager at Gulf Coast JFCSRefugee Case Manager at Gulf Coast JFCS
HOLLY LYNN-SLAGLEHOLLY LYNN-SLAGLE
Medical Office Manager at PALM Health CenterMedical Office Manager at PALM Health Center
Richard MuiseRichard Muise
Director Of Maintenance at The Salvation ArmyDirector Of Maintenance at The Salvation Army