Dawn Whitecotton
Placerville,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist
Gold Country Health Center
04.2007 - Current
- Manage all aspects of facility invoices and ensure vendor contracts are in order
- Handle Petty Cash and perform monthly reconciliation
- Assigned HR and payroll duties, including running monthly SOC spend down for each Resident
- Process MediCal TARs for the Billing processor
- Educate residents and family members on statements and charges for services
- Prepare private pay statements and assist Business Office Manager with insurance verification and authorizations.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately.
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
- Managed invoices for new materials and parts.
- Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving A/P inquires.
Skills
- Proficient in operating multi-line phone systems
- Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
- Extensive administrative experience, including record keeping, data entry, and file management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to resolve issues effectively
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in managing financial records
- Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist
Gold Country Health Center
04.2007 - Current