Dorinda Williams
Accounting
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic Accounting Manager with extensive experience at Participant Dental Services, adept in journal entries and payroll processing. Proven track record of enhancing financial reporting accuracy and fostering vendor relationships. Skilled in Quickbooks, demonstrating strong analytical abilities and effective communication to support executive decision-making and streamline operations.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Participant Dental Services, LLC Dba Lovett Dental
12.2004 - Current
- Managing daily accounting operations and reconciliations.
- Supported preparation of financial reports.
- Contributed to tracking accounts payable and receivable efficiently.
- Learned to utilize accounting software for transaction processing and record-keeping.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Helped maintain accurate ledgers and documentation for audit purposes.
- Adapted quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed journal entries, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Managed banking reconciliations.
- Managed relationships with external vendors, ensuring timely payments and accurate recording of expenses.
- Completed bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll for company employees.
- Reduced discrepancies in financial data with thorough account reconciliations and adjustments.
- Assisted executive management in making informed business decisions with accurate ad-hoc financial analysis as needed.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution of employee payments.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
Retail Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Assisted with inventory management, restocking shelves efficiently and accurately.
- Maintained store displays, enhancing visual merchandising to attract customers.
- Operated point-of-sale systems, processing transactions with precision and speed.
- Collaborated with team members to improve store layout and product organization.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, fostering loyalty and satisfaction.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Enhanced store appearance and shopping experience with meticulous shelf organization and cleanliness.
- Utilized product knowledge to make recommendations, tailoring suggestions to customer needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Loretta Castle
06.1980 - 05.2011
- Conducted research on various topics to support informed decision-making by the owner.
- Maintained an organized workspace for the owner which facilitated easy access to important documents when needed.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Displayed and used absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Provided multifaceted services to owner by running errands, managing mail, processing personal payments.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
- Used Intuit Deluxe to process personal payments.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Castle Dental Centers
06.1980 - 09.2003
- Processed vendor invoices for timely payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Maintained organized records of transactions, facilitating efficient audits and financial reporting.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and streamline payment approvals.
- Monitored accounts payable aging reports, identifying potential issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Trained new team members on invoice processing procedures and best practices for error reduction.
- Collaborated with external vendors to address inquiries and maintain positive working relationships.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Improved relationships with suppliers by resolving discrepancies in billing and payments promptly.
- Fostered positive vendor relations, served as primary contact for vendor inquiries and concerns for various regional.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Solomon Accounting Software.
Education
No Degree -
University of Phoenix
Houston, TXHigh School Diploma -
George Washington Carver High School
Houston, TX05-1982
Skills
- Journal entries
- Payroll processing
- Financial reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- General ledger management
- Quickbooks
- Statement review
- GL entry verification
- Consolidation accounting
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2017 - 06.2019
Accounting Manager
Participant Dental Services, LLC Dba Lovett Dental
12.2004 - Current
Personal Assistant to the Owner
Loretta Castle
06.1980 - 05.2011
Accounts Payable Clerk
Castle Dental Centers
06.1980 - 09.2003
No Degree -
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver High School