Alexandria Smith
Millington,TN
Summary
Vigilant Accounts Payable Clerk with 5 years of experience working with AP/AR accounts. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and paying vendors on time. Detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Accounting Coordinator
The State Group - Blue Oval Ford
2023.10 - Current
- Streamlined invoice processing for efficient payment of subcontractors and suppliers.
- Contributed to improved project forecasting through close monitoring of actual costs against budgeted amounts throughout the duration of each project.
- Provided exceptional customer service while resolving billing disputes or payment discrepancies with clients.
- Developed customized financial models for more accurate forecasting of business performance, aiding strategic planning efforts for Leadership
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data by performing regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts related to construction activities.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by meticulously tracking construction project costs and budgets.
- Facilitated smooth communication between finance and operations teams by serving as a knowledgeable liaison regarding construction-specific accounting matters.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
AP/AR Specialist
PFS Transportation
2023.02 - 2023.10
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- decreased collections by 30% within first weeks of hire
Analyst
FedEx
2021.07 - 2022.12
- Analyzed financial information related to payroll, capital projects, operating expenses, professional service contracts, and office supplies and equipment to examine budget needs.
- Run Vlookup and pivot tables to report financials to Leasing department
- GAAP Accounting experience, including GL, Accruals, Reconciliations
- Ran and analyzed monthly revenue risk reports for executive team.
- Used Oracle (Cloud) and Peoplesoft to create reports and recommended courses of action to upper management.
- Proofread audit and tax reports and year-end financial statements to verify accuracy.
Retention Specialist
American Homeshield
2019.01 - 2021.07
- Contact customers to collect on past due invoices
Communicate well verbally and in written format with
clients and managers - Prepare monthly account reconciliations for accounts
receivable and accounts payable - Handled internal and external inquiries and complaints submitted by accounts payable clerk
Payroll Specialist
Fedex
2018.10 - 2019.01
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
Lead Office Assistant
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Multicultural Center
2015.08 - 2018.04
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Verified accuracy of business records by consistently updating customer information.
- Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment.
Education
MBA - Finance
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2018
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- PeopleSoft Expertise
- Finance
- MS Office Expertise
Timeline
Lead Accounting Coordinator
The State Group - Blue Oval Ford
2023.10 - Current
AP/AR Specialist
PFS Transportation
2023.02 - 2023.10
Analyst
FedEx
2021.07 - 2022.12
Retention Specialist
American Homeshield
2019.01 - 2021.07
Payroll Specialist
Fedex
2018.10 - 2019.01
Lead Office Assistant
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga Multicultural Center
2015.08 - 2018.04
MBA - Finance
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
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