Karen "Deann" Waller
Sandersville,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented accounts payable/receivable 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
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Muller LCS, a division of Signode Industrial Group
02.2016 - 06.2019
- Process all payables for a stretch film and adhesive company with annual sales of $30 million
- Maintain vendor profiles in accounting software
- Process weekly payments via electronic ACH and check releases
- Communicate with vendors to resolve payment inquiries
- Maintain accounts payable files
- Enter journal entries to assist with month-end close
- Maintain and reconcile petty cash.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoicing and payment tracking systems.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Improved cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
Chemstar Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2016
- Process all payables for a chemical manufacturing company with $20 million in annual sales
- Maintain vendor profiles in accounting software
- Process weekly payment cycle of approximately 100 checks
- Communicate with vendors to resolve payment inquiries
- Post daily and monthly accounts receivable invoices and distribute to customers
- Review accounts receivable aging to collect past due balances
- Maintain accounts payable and receivable files
- Assist with annual audit
- Reconcile and prepare expense reimbursement payments for 100 employees weekly
- Assist with special projects as needed.
- Assisted in annual budget preparation by providing detailed analysis of past expenses and projected revenue streams.
Infant Room Teacher
Kids-R-Kids
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Primary daily caretaker for five infants ranging in age from newborn to 18 months
- Provided all services for the infants including feedings, diaper changes, and activities
- Organized classroom to maintain a safe and sanitary environment
- Completed daily recordkeeping for parents and daycare center.
Front Desk/Payroll Clerk
Central Marketing
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Answered phones and performed customer service for clients
- Reserved vacation packages for clients
- Performed weekly payroll function by reviewing timecards and entering data into payroll system
- Verified accuracy of payroll checks and reports.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
Sandersville, GA08.2024
Skills
- Macola
- Syspro
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Experience
- Dependable
- Trustworthy
- Flexible
- Accurate
- Ability to multi-task
- Detail Oriented
- Invoice Processing
- Entry Verification
- Expense Tracking
- Data Inputting
- Payroll Processing
- Payment Processing
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Muller LCS, a division of Signode Industrial Group
02.2016 - 06.2019
Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist
Chemstar Corporation
01.2004 - 01.2016
Infant Room Teacher
Kids-R-Kids
01.2001 - 01.2004
Front Desk/Payroll Clerk
Central Marketing
01.1997 - 01.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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