Gladys Bell
Port St. Lucie,Florida
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Farm Credit of Florida
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2021 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, and reconciled bank statements.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Completed budget plans for approval and submission by managerial staff.
- Maintained full cycle Fixed Asset for the company
- Created Director's monthly invoices.
- Prepare and file Sales Tax with the state for our rental income.
Accountant
AgriBank FCB
Saint Paul, MN
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Developed accurate budget forecasts and monitored actual performance against budgets.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of new accounting systems and processes.
- Provided training and guidance to staff members on various accounting topics such as GAAP principles and company policies.
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
- Created quarterly Director's invoices and expenses
- Reconciled Director's credit card charges and obtain necessary support.
Accounting Assistant
Ecolab Inc.
Saint Paul, MN
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
- Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
- Processed journal entries for accruals, amortization and other adjustments.
- Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
- Researched discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, packing slips.
- Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Managed vendor relationships by ensuring timely payments and resolving disputes.
- Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Utilized automation system to process payments and invoices to streamline transactions.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Ecolab Inc.
Saint Paul, MN
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Reviewed and processed vendor invoices, payments, and credit memos.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Analyzed discrepancies between vendor invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents.
- Prepared weekly check runs for multiple entities.
- Monitored accounts payable aging reports to ensure timely payment of all invoices due.
- Verified accuracy of vendor setup information in the system prior to processing invoices for payment.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements within Accounts Payable operations.
- Processed employee expense reports in accordance with company policy.
- Provided support to external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Assisted with year-end 1099 reporting requirements.
- Checked that all vendors had submitted accurate and complete W-9 forms required for payments.13
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Old Republic Title
Minneapolis, MN
07.2006 - 02.2015
- Reviewed and processed vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
- Maintained accounts payable records, including filing of all paid invoices.
- Resolved discrepancies between vendors' statements and internal records.
- Reconciled accounts payable sub-ledger to general ledger on a regular basis.
- Prepared payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
- Provided customer service to vendors regarding payment inquiries.
- Assisted in the preparation of 1099 forms at year-end.
- Adhered to established internal control procedures within Accounts Payable Department.
- Processed employee expense reports in accordance with company policy.
- Researched and resolved billing disputes with vendors.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN05-2014
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- General ledger accounting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- General Ledger Entries
- Budget forecasting
- MS Office Suite
- PeopleSoft
- SAP experience
Timeline
Accountant
Farm Credit of Florida
06.2021 - Current
Accountant
AgriBank FCB
01.2020 - 05.2021
Accounting Assistant
Ecolab Inc.
06.2016 - 12.2019
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Ecolab Inc.
03.2015 - 05.2016
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Old Republic Title
07.2006 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
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