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Janet L. Carl
Niagara Falls,NY
Summary
Knowledgeable and experienced Accounts Payable Professional with expertise in problem-solving and time management skills. Highly organized and accuracy driven, responsible and productive when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
23
years of professional experience
Work History
City of Niagara Falls
Principal Clerk-Accounts Payable
03.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Oversee Accounts Payable Department with two subordinates, audit work and suggest more efficient methods of fulfilling job requirements
- Support accounting staff with special assignments and ad hoc projects
- Research & audit various forms of financial data to create legal record of the City’s fiscal responsibilities
- Monitor and track budgets and expenses
- Record multiple forms of payments (ACH/Wire Transfers/Virtual Credit Cards/Paper Checks) into AS-400 ERP system
- Audit accuracy of vendor invoices and supporting documentation for 3 part Purchase Orders
- Ensure proper GL codes are utilized, confirm sufficient funding available (create and process journal entries/budget transfers when necessary)
- Reconcile monthly vendor statements, addressing discrepancies as needed
- Obtain vendor quotes, create Purchase Orders
- Maintain Vendor Information Management Database (knowledge and familiarity with W-9's, 1099's)
- Assist with bi-weekly Payroll for City Controller’s/Finance Office and 3 sub-departments
- Provide quality clerical/administrative office support-data entry, document management, oversee operation and maintenance of office equipment and supplies
- Provide impeccable Customer Service and communication to City Residents, Vendors, Personnel
- Prepare written and electronic correspondence to both internal (personnel & various departments) and external entities (Vendors, State affiliates, city residents, banks, etc.)
- Foster operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities
- Miscellaneous-mail processing, participation in yearly City Housing Auctions, other duties as assigned by City Controller
Phoenix Frontier, Inc.
Health and Human Services Specialist
03.2000 - 03.2014
Job overview
- Provide quality of life services to people with mental, developmental and/or physical disabilities, various health concerns, and/or challenging social behaviors
- Adhere to strict polices and procedures to keep sensitive data confidential
- Acted as mandated reporter of abuse
- Promote acquisition of and process applications for prospective participants transitioning out of the education system
- Create/implement people-related services and programs regarding all facets of an individual’s quality of life, health & well-being
- Accurately document quantitative and qualitative data on services rendered to program participants in Medicaid Database for billing purposes
- Facilitate and execute strategies for employee retention, training, and continued growth and development of staff
- Maintained heavy caseload of approximately 45 individuals and 12 staff members by utilizing effective time management and organizational skills
Education
SUNY Niagara County Community CollegeSanborn, NY
AAS from Business Administration
05.2017
University Overview
- Dean's List-all 5 semesters 2015-2017
- 3.85 GPA
- Phi Theta Kappa Member
- Alpha Beta Gamma Member
Skills
- Microsoft Office Certification (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 2014
- Efficient organizational and project management skills
- Detail oriented problem-solver, independently or within a team
- Experienced typist (proficient in 10 key, 30 WPM),
- Proficient with Financial Database AS-400
- Basic Accounting
Timeline
Principal Clerk-Accounts Payable
City of Niagara Falls
03.2014 - Current
Health and Human Services Specialist
Phoenix Frontier, Inc.
03.2000 - 03.2014
SUNY Niagara County Community College
AAS from Business Administration
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