Janetta Atwater
Durham,NC
Summary
Accomplished Senior Staff Accountant with a proven track record of working in Pharmaceutical, State Government, Non-Profit NGO's, and Retail industries for more than 15 years. Adept in multiple ERP systems such as Oracle, Microsoft Navison, Microsoft GP, Microsoft Dynamics, SciQuest, SAP and more. Expert in Accounts Payable full cycle management from procure to payment. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
Charles & Colvard
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Ran the Accounts Payable function by accurately processing invoices into ERP system. 3-way matching, disbursements via check, ach and wire payments. Communicating with internal and external parties, vendor resolutions.
- Reconciled AMEX credit card statements monthly.
- Assisted with annual inventory counts as well as annual audits.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries and processed all invoices into ERP system. (Microsoft Navision)
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- 1099 processing
- Bi-Weekly Payroll submission along with payroll allocations, PTO and bonus accrual.
Accounts Payable Officer II
IntraHealth International Inc
10.2018 - 11.2021
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems using SharePoint during Covid 19 pandemic.
- Developed training materials for new employees, promoting consistency in accounts payable processes across the organization.
- Contributed to audit preparation by gathering documentation, providing explanations, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 100 invoices per month.
- Collaborated with IT department to automate repetitive tasks, increasing productivity within the accounts payable function.
- Reduced errors in invoice processing by conducting thorough reviews and reconciliations of vendor statements.
- Enhanced vendor relations through prompt communication and professional handling of inquiries or concerns.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- 1099 Reporting
- Wells Fargo-P-Card Administrator.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Novan, Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Addressing all vendors inquiries timely to protect the company's reputation.
- Maintained accurate vendor records, ensuring proper tax compliance and streamlined communication channels.
- Provided strong customer service and support to prevent invoice and expense issues.
- Worked closely with IT to troubleshoot software issues and implement system improvements, enhancing overall efficiency in the Accounts Payable processes.
- Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
- Reduced late payment fees and managed cash outflows by prioritizing invoice payments based on terms and cash flow forecasts.
- Optimized payment processes, leading to timely and efficient accounts payable cycle.
- Annual 1099 reporting.
- Managed the prepaid and amortizations.
- Disbursements to internal and external stakeholders.
Accounts Payable Manager
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
12.2008 - 04.2016
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for a team of 7 employees.
- Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 7 staff members.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 5000 invoices per month.
- Monitored department performance metrics regularly, identifying inefficiencies or bottlenecks in order to continuously improve overall productivity levels.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing issues promptly and maintain accurate financial records.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Led successful migration of accounts payable system to cloud-based platform.
Education
No Degree - Financial Accounting Certification
HBX-Harvard Business School-Online
Cambridge, MA12-2018
BBA - Business Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DC05-2013
Skills
- Accounts payable management
- Bank reconciliation
- General ledger accounting
- Payroll processing
- ERP systems proficiency
- Fixed asset management
- GAAP proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team to implement a procure to pay system. Conducting the testing and work with software designer and internal parties.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop an Accounts Payable workbook during a cyber attack.
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Created a document routing storage system for WFH (work from home) during covid.
- Annual training on year-end procedures to over 500 staff.
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant
Charles & Colvard
11.2021 - 11.2024
Accounts Payable Officer II
IntraHealth International Inc
10.2018 - 11.2021
Accounts Payable Analyst
Novan, Inc.
04.2016 - 10.2018
Accounts Payable Manager
North Carolina Central University, NCCU
12.2008 - 04.2016
No Degree - Financial Accounting Certification
HBX-Harvard Business School-Online
BBA - Business Administration
Strayer University
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