Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Arcosa Aggregates
09.2019 - Current
Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
Applied proper codes to invoices and filed to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Prepared use tax spreadsheets for sales tax returns.
Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
Applied proper codes to invoices and filed to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
Managed sales tax, MSHA, DOT, and workers comp insurance audits.
Performed on-boarding of all new hires along with providing MSHA training. Maintained MSHA records for all employees. Prepared quarterly MSHA reports.
Managed employee benefits - insurance, 401-k, personal time. I also handled all workers comp claims.
Prepared monthly sales and use tax returns.
Prepared and entered month-end journal entries.
Prepared quarterly DEQ reports.
Prepared payroll and hauler pay bi-weekly.
Maintained books for 3 additional entities owned by the Green family - reconciled bank statements, prepared journal entries, trial balances and prepared year-end books for the CPA.
Maintained records on all vehicles and kept their registrations up-to-date. Kept records on CDL drivers and assisted in acquiring permits.
Business Owner
S & M Fertilizer & Seed Co., Inc.
08.1993 - 12.2002
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Maintained inventory records.
Prepared quarterly tonnage reports for the state of Louisiana.
Prepared monthly sales tax returns.
Handled accounts payable - entering and paying invoices - checking for accuracy and coding.
Prepared weekly payroll and payroll tax deposits.
Kept vehicle records and maintained registrations and inspections.
Performed billing and collection of accounts receivable.
Purchasing agent for inventory items.
Prepared monthly journal entries and month-end close.
Performed all aspects of the accounting operation for the business.
Accountant
Thomas Richardson, CPA
11.1990 - 08.1993
Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
Prepared weekly payroll for clients.
Prepared monthly sales tax returns for clients.
Reconciled bank statements, prepared journal entries and trial balances for month-end close for clients.
Assisted in preparing tax returns for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
11.1989
Skills
Vendor Invoice Processing
Proactive and Self-Motivated
Maintaining Vendor Files
Account Resolutions
High volume data entry
Records auditing
Detail Oriented
Word
Excel
Bookkeeping
Additional Information
Served on the school board of Bowling Green School for 4 years as Treasurer. Prepared annual budget for each school year.