CHIQUITA WILSON-PENN
MONTGOMERY,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant with 18+ years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for local Government and large-scale financial organizations. Experience performing Professional-Level accounting and auditing financials, from general ledger administration, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Dynamic organizational skills, and time management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
State of Alabama Department of Human Resources
03.2021 - Current
- Manage all aspect in general accounting areas, including general ledger, accounts payable, service billing, and journal entries
- Profession-Level Auditing, review, and validate data entry in the State Accounting System and perform continuous work reviews and analysis of all types of payments, ensuring data is up to date, confirmed to annual budget, and accurate
- Assist management with the development and maintenance of Accounting policies and processes, as well as internal controls
- Manage and track invoices against PO’s and communicate with purchasing to resolve any mismatches or funding issues
- Maintain accurate records of Accounts Payable, ensuring timely payment of invoices and accurate financial reporting
- Provides technical assistance to State Agencies, County Officers, Contacts, and Vendors by providing information and problem solving with no negative feedback
- Communicates problems and important developments with the departmental supervisor so, the supervisor may take appropriate action to assist in a timely manner
- Performs other office duties as needed such as opening the mail, mailing checks, sorting payroll documents, etc
- As an Accountant I prepare and handled difficult tasks daily, go above and beyond to make sure that invoices are processed while maintaining a high degree of accuracy
- Assist co-workers to ensure invoices are paid timely while training new employees and backing up many desk.
IT Procurement Specialist
Alfa Insurance Company
03.2019 - 03.2021
- IT Procurement Specialist support sourcing for Insurance and Financial Services
- Procurement specialists analyze costs, negotiate contract details, and offer strategies and solution to help companies better manage costs on supplies and vendor services
- Additional duties include managing inventory, tracking orders, resolving issues concerning price disputes, and making bids for a vendor's services.
Accounts Payable Specialist
American Car Center
07.2018 - 03.2019
- Completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices
- Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying Federal ID numbers; and verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Accounting Technician
State of Alabama Department of Human Resources
01.2007 - 11.2017
- Audits invoices as assigned for accuracy and compliance to rules in accordance with establish office procedures, including timeliness of payment with rating being based on production and error rate
- Maintains records following established office procedures such as filing, and recording financial and statistical data in accordance with established offices procedures with rating being based on review and observation of supervisor
- Performs other office duties as needed such as opening the mail, mailing checks, and filing.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentrating in Accounting -
Provident University College
Montgomery, AL01.2023
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- STAARS Accounting System
- Outlook
- 10-Key
- Staff Training
- Tax Return Preparation
- Professional Level General Accounting
- Accounting Records Analysis
- Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
Certification
- STAARS 7011 infoAdvantage Report Building Basics
Timeline
Accountant
State of Alabama Department of Human Resources
03.2021 - Current
IT Procurement Specialist
Alfa Insurance Company
03.2019 - 03.2021
Accounts Payable Specialist
American Car Center
07.2018 - 03.2019
Accounting Technician
State of Alabama Department of Human Resources
01.2007 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentrating in Accounting -
Provident University College
- STAARS 7011 infoAdvantage Report Building Basics
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