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Jessica Fulford
Tucson,AZ
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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant III
VISIONQUEST NATIONAL, LTD
08.2023 - 03.2026
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate cash flow and integrity of financial reporting.
- Prepared cost reimbursement invoices, ensuring compliance with contract terms and regulatory standards.
- Provided accounting support for ad hoc projects, showcasing flexibility and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
- Assist with month end assignments as needed
Accounts Payable Specialist Team Lead
SUN AUTO TIRE AND SERVICE
Tucson, AZ
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Ensured timely and accurate vendor payments by processing accounts payable transactions.
- Processed high-volume PO and non-PO invoices in Coupa, ensuring GL and cost center accuracy.
- Reviewed and approved team submissions, managing invoice exceptions to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Resolved payment discrepancies through effective collaboration with internal teams and vendors, enhancing payment accuracy.
- Collaborated in testing and implementing Coupa software enhancements, improving functionality and user experience.
- Utilized PSIcapture for processing invoices, integrating data uploads to Great Plains.
- Reconciled inventory accounts against general ledger using Great Plains and Vast data tables.
- Extracted data from Vast for invoice verification and processing from store scans.
Accounts Payable Specialist
PASADERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK
Tucson, AZ
09.2014 - 11.2016
- Oversaw payables for Pasadera and subsidiaries, ensuring precise GL and cost center coding for invoices and expense reimbursements, leading to improved financial accuracy.
- Reconciled vendor statements and promptly addressed inquiries, enhancing vendor relations and ensuring timely payments.
- Streamlined vendor setup process by obtaining W9 forms and managing maintenance, facilitating quicker onboarding of new vendors.
- Executed weekly check runs and processed annual 1099 forms efficiently.
Payroll/Payables Specialist
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
Tucson, AZ
09.2010 - 01.2013
- Oversaw payables and payroll functions for CPSA and subsidiaries, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Conducted biweekly payroll processing to ensure timely employee compensation.
- Implemented Ceridian as new payroll and timekeeping system for improved efficiency.
- Performed accounts payable general ledger and cost center coding, contributing to precise financial reporting.
- Reconciled vendor statements and obtained W9 forms to streamline vendor maintenance.
- Generated 1099 forms along with annual statements to ensure compliance.
- Prepared and input general ledger entries to maintain accurate financial records.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tucson, AZSome College (No Degree) - Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Tucson, AZSkills
- Sage 300 and QuickBooks Online
- Coupa and Microsoft Great Plains
- PSIcapture and PSIfusion
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Google Sheets proficiency
- Invoice processing and balancing
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable management
- Vendor relationship management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- ERP systems expertise
- Payroll administration
- New employee onboarding
- Garnishment processing
- Audit support and I-9 documentation
- Employee relations
Timeline
Accountant III
VISIONQUEST NATIONAL, LTD
08.2023 - 03.2026
Accounts Payable Specialist Team Lead
SUN AUTO TIRE AND SERVICE
03.2019 - 07.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist
PASADERA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NETWORK
09.2014 - 11.2016
Payroll/Payables Specialist
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA
09.2010 - 01.2013
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA