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KARA ANDERSON

Saint Charles,US

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with over 30 years of experience in accounts payable, office operations and general accounting functions. Frequently praised as hard-working by peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

Butler Supply Inc.
02.2023 - 03.2024
  • Work closely with Accounts Payable team in a fast paced office setting to make sure invoices are paid in a timely manner to take advantage of any discounts offered.
  • Match invoices to a PO for payment processing, analyze any discrepancies for resolution.

Accounting Supervisor

Thoele Inc.
06.2017 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw office staff and reported to President
  • Coordinated office workflow to maximize productivity and labor resources
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible
  • Reconciled records of bank transactions
  • Reconciled credit cards and other corporate accounts
  • Disbursed 1099 tax forms to vendors and filed 1099 with state tax department
  • Prepared invoices for billing clients
  • Received, record and bank cash, checks and vouchers
  • Prepared journal entries in bookkeeping software
  • Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes
  • Heavy vendor contact, managed accounts payable weekly check run
  • Prepared and coded batches of accounts payable invoices for data entry
  • Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.

Accounts Payable Associate

Johnny Londoff Chevrolet
10.1996 - 06.2017
  • Office and accounting duties, heavy accounts payable interaction
  • Performed data entry work and double-checked to quickly correct errors
  • Resolved payment discrepancies by communicating with vendors
  • Paid vendors with company funds by confirming accurate checks and scheduling payments
  • Obtained signatures for approval of large or exceptional purchases
  • File, sorted and compiled documents to aid paperwork workflow
  • Oversaw multiple vendor accounts while following company procedures and policies
  • Reviewed, coded and processed vendor invoices for record maintenance
  • Performed financial calculations, such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity and principal
  • Matched order forms with invoices and recorded necessary information
  • Operated 10-key calculators, typewriters and copy machines to perform calculations and produce documents.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Brentwood Volvo
05.1992 - 09.1996
  • Accounts payable, heavy vendor contact

Education

Accounting - Some College (No Degree)

High School
01.1991

Skills

  • Journal entries
  • Entry verification
  • Quickbooks
  • Excel
  • General ledger accounting
  • Office management
  • Monetary transactions
  • Intercompany accounting
  • Budgeting
  • Bookkeeping
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Account reconciliation
  • Data entry
  • Month-end and year-end closings
  • Accounts payable
  • 1099 reporting
  • Use tax reporting
  • Financial software
  • Statement Review

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

Butler Supply Inc.
02.2023 - 03.2024

Accounting Supervisor

Thoele Inc.
06.2017 - 02.2023

Accounts Payable Associate

Johnny Londoff Chevrolet
10.1996 - 06.2017

Accounts Payable Clerk

Brentwood Volvo
05.1992 - 09.1996

Accounting - Some College (No Degree)

High School
KARA ANDERSON