Dawn Walker
Crosby,TX
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable Specialist with a strong track record at Total Safety, recognized for enhancing financial accuracy through effective invoice processing and meticulous account reconciliation. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and process optimization, leading to a notable reduction in discrepancies. Exceptional communication skills facilitate seamless collaboration across departments and foster strong vendor relationships.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Total Safety
Pasadena, TX
02.2021 - Current
- Review invoices and check requests for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to company policy.
- Prioritize invoices according to payment terms and verify all invoices by performing 3-way PO match for appropriate processing.
- Reduce financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Work collaboratively with other departments to resolve billing disputes.
- Prepare checks for mailing, or electronic payment processing.
- Record debit, credit, and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Investigate discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.
- Reconcile monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Process accounts payable transactions in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
- Code invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Calculate and produce checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
Accounts Payable Clerk II
Waste Management Company
Houston, TX
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Reviewed payable invoices and ensured authorization of associated purchase orders.
- Consulted with external vendors, corporate office, and others to correct or modify invoice discrepancies.
- Assisted in creating and updating vendor accounts while also administering daily support as needed.
- Maintained a large number of vendor accounts while increasing the number of suppliers linked to the Ariba Network.
- Corresponded or communicated with internal field offices when necessary to assist in invoice processing and payment issues.
- Specialized in excellent customer service which created superior relationships with vendors.
- Trained new employees on the utilization of the Ariba Network.
Project Manager
AT&T
The Woodlands, TX
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Ensured relevant management information is captured and analyzed.
- Managed client and manufacturer data entry by reviewing and updating information ensuring confidentiality.
- Input invoice and account information to certify proper billing.
- Proactively organized and administered weekly conference calls and recorded minutes with internal team members, contractors and vendors.
- Involved in coordinating projects from inception to completion.
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Generated weekly reports in a timely manner for project status updates.
- Ensured that client needs were met as the project evolved.
- Developed an in-depth understanding of the project scope and particulars, i.e. Accuracy, timeframes, and outcomes.
- Processed and tracked quotes and purchase orders in the company database.
Customer Project Coordinator
Level 3 Formally TW Telecom
Houston, TX
09.2003 - 06.2015
- Generated and increased revenue by renewing and upgrading existing services. Monitored all phases of project development, and ensured customer satisfaction. Prepared reports, including conclusions and recommendations for the solution of provisioning problems.
- Negotiated contracts with customers for the accuracy of legally binding agreements for services.
- Provides relevant communication and information to facilitate the successful and timely implementation of service.
- Managed all individual orders through the NOC by removing any roadblocks and working to ensure a smooth order flow through turn-up.
- Provided reliable, effective, and innovative solutions to all internal and external customers.
- Verified and reconciled data requests, and compiled confirmation reports.
- Facilitated new hire and contract worker training.
- Assisted technicians and network provisioners in resolving discrepancies.
- Communicated consistently with vendors to ensure the accuracy of services to be provided.
Skills
- Data inputting
- Account reviewing
- Entry verification
- Transaction verification
- Sales tax reporting
- Payment coding
- Problem resolution
- Account reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Project management
- Microsoft Outlook
- PowerPoint
Certification
- Project Management Training
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Total Safety
02.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk II
Waste Management Company
06.2018 - 09.2020
Project Manager
AT&T
01.2016 - 09.2018
Customer Project Coordinator
Level 3 Formally TW Telecom
09.2003 - 06.2015
- Project Management Training
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