DAWN CARPENTER
El Cajon,CA
Summary
An adaptable and quick learner who has extensive knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll procedures and general accounting processes. Able to handle multiple and large accounts, as well as work in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of several processes and databases, including Department of Defense and military contracting. Self-motivated, team-oriented, with a strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and a high level of attention to detail. Accomplishes challenging tasks. Resolves issues. Enjoys promoting cooperative working relationships and fostering cohesive teamwork. 20 Plus years of expertise included, but not limited to, the following
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time Associate
WalMart
03.2022 - 07.2024
- Was a personal shopper, greeted customer and stocked shelves
- Changed position in October 2023 to phone operator and fitting room associate, as a fitting room associate my job was to answer the phone, process all claims, process all returns, let customers in fitting and assist the apparel associates when needed and all other assignments.
Full Time Associate
Home Depot
09.2015 - 02.2022
- Greet and recommend products to customers in such a way that will result in increased sales
- Provide customers accurate information about Home Depot products to guide them in their purchasing decision(s)
- Settle complaints of customers, or refer the issue to the manager, to ensure the customer involved is satisfied
- Maintain knowledge of sales by reading daily, weekly, and monthly sales report
- Maintain security, integrity, and safety at the store by adhering to all Home Depot safety procedures and policies
- Ensure all procedures and policies concerning loss prevention are followed; treat all customers and fellow associates in accordance with the respect policy
- Fill in as Bookkeeper, as needed: Balance daily cash/transactions, balance daily credit/debit card transactions, handle daily deposit, process/pay invoices, as needed, administrative duties.
Temporary Position
Accounts Payable/Receivable & Bookkeeping
10.2013 - 04.2014
- Process and pay invoices & balance ledgers
- Verify and process purchase orders & review invoices for accuracy
- Ensure timely payment of employees & vendors
- Maintain accurate records of payments
- Process and audit of Employee Expense reports
- Input and process employee Form 1099 and yearly report to Internal Revenue Service
- Resolve escalated accounts payable issues from employees and vendors
- Created procedure that increased timeliness of receipts.
Full Time Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable & Payroll Administrator
C Martin Company
08.2006 - 02.2013
- Verify accuracy of invoices, documents, and other financial records detailing financial business transactions such as accounts receivable, disbursements, expense vouchers, payroll, receipts, accounts payable
- Review invoices and statements, verifying information, posting invoices ensuring sufficient funds were obligated
- Process vendor invoices ensuring compliance with purchasing policies, tax and governmental regulations and corporate instructions
- Examine, verify, and correct accounting transactions to ensure accuracy of the data and proper identification accounts
- Ensure checking expenditures do not exceed obligation in specified accounts: total, balance, reconciling and posting data of each transaction and maintain journals for the accounting system and reconciled accounts
- Maintain accurate Accounts Payable records; record, balance and submit tax accrual report
- Balance capital asset report to invoices
- Transfer positive pay to bank account
- Process and record company division in United States timecards
- Reconcile accounts payable aging monthly report
- Post and balance all non-purchase orders on a monthly basis or as required
- Ensure non-purchase order invoices have proper signature approval
- Respond to inquiries from vendors regarding payment of invoices
- Prepare monthly and expense accruals
- Enter data in financial computer system
- Compile data and prepare a variety of reports
- Reconcile records with internal company employees, management, or external vendors/customers
- Reconcile bank and financial statements
- Recommend actions to resolve discrepancies & investigate questionable data
- Process multi-state payroll for up to 400+ employees and certify payroll for Davis Bacon and Prevailing wage
- Process all child support withholdings along with Whit of Garnishments and Federal Levy for the entire company.
Full Time Bookkeeper
Ole Madrid Restaurant
01.2006 - 07.2006
- Balance daily cash/transactions/credit/debit card transactions
- Handle daily deposit
- Receive, validate, process, and pay invoices
- Execute bi-weekly payroll and bi-weekly payroll taxes.
Full Time Bookkeeper
Ralphs Grocery Company
01.1999 - 09.2005
- Balance daily cash/transactions/credit/debit card transactions
- Process all daily deposits
- Verified incoming funds from Brinks cash service
- Audit general ledgers, encoded checks, and balanced checks for deposit
- Account for all lottery tickets, gift card sales, and other promotions
- Maintain daily timekeeping for payroll department.
Education
25 units General Education -
Grossmont Community College
San Diego, CAHigh School Diploma -
Santana High School
Santee, CASkills
- E-Verify
- Deltek Cost Point
- SYMPAQ
- Microsoft Office
- Quality Management
- Department of Defense Contracting
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Cash Handling
- Decision-Making
- Management Support
- Research abilities
- Record and File Management
- Policy Implementation
- Supporting sales staff
- Program Support
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Organization
- Basic Mathematics
- Cash Register Operation
- Merchandise Receiving and Handling
- Inventory and Stocking
- Customer Assistance
- Friendly and Helpful
- POS System Operation
- Data Entry
Certification
- Quality Management Training
- HR Training Course
- Supervisor's Safety Course
- Defense Acquisition University, San Diego, CA
- DOD Contract Property Administration, Certification 2012
Personal Information
Title: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLE & BOOKKEEPER
References
- Kim Simmons, Vice President of Business Operations, C Martin Company, 702-656-8080
- Amber Pierce, Assistant Store Manager, Home Depot, Highlands Ranch, CO, 720-344-7645
Timeline
Full Time Associate
WalMart
03.2022 - 07.2024
Full Time Associate
Home Depot
09.2015 - 02.2022
Temporary Position
Accounts Payable/Receivable & Bookkeeping
10.2013 - 04.2014
Full Time Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable & Payroll Administrator
C Martin Company
08.2006 - 02.2013
Full Time Bookkeeper
Ole Madrid Restaurant
01.2006 - 07.2006
Full Time Bookkeeper
Ralphs Grocery Company
01.1999 - 09.2005
25 units General Education -
Grossmont Community College
High School Diploma -
Santana High School
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