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Kelli Woodall-Head

Houma,LA

Summary

Results-driven Accounting Manager with extensive experience at Headlines Transport, LLC, specializing in accounts payable and financial reporting. Expertise in vendor relationship management and advanced Microsoft Excel skills led to streamlined invoicing processes, ensuring timely payments and improved operational efficiency. Strong analytical capabilities support a commitment to maintaining financial accuracy..

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Manager

Headlines Transport, LLC
Houma, LA
01.2013 - Current
  • Performed data entry into company's computer system for tracking of shipment information.
  • Handled invoicing, billing, and collections for all assigned accounts.
  • Monitored cargo shipments from pick up to delivery to ensure timely arrival at destination.
  • Negotiated freight rates with carriers and customers to ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Inspected received items to reconcile against invoices to record shortages and reject damaged goods.
  • Audited bills of lading for accuracy prior to releasing payment for services rendered.
  • Analyzed customer needs and matched them with available freight services.
  • Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
  • Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

American Factory Direct Furniture Outlets
Covington, LA
03.2003 - 12.2012
  • Oversaw all functions of Accounts Payable department, managing three employees effectively.
  • Processed weekly check runs averaging $200K, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Verified merchandise receiving reports against vendor invoices, confirming costs and approvals.
  • Executed month-end closing tasks, reconciling inventory, container, vendor, and chargeback accounts.
  • Made necessary journal entries to correct trial balances and maintain accurate records.
  • Reviewed open invoice reports against trial balances, identifying and correcting discrepancies.
  • Prepared and submitted sales tax payments for 14 parishes on schedule.
  • Cultivated professional relationships with vendors, leading to several commendation letters.

Financial Assistant

Fairway Medical Center
Covington, LA
11.2000 - 03.2003
  • Executed accounting functions for outpatient ambulatory surgery center under Chief Executive Officer's direction.
  • Reviewed and entered approved invoices into Quickbooks Pro accounting system for accounts payable.
  • Processed weekly checks for timely vendor payments.
  • Received payments from insurance companies, adjusted and posted to patients' accounts using SIS program.
  • Entered surgery charges accurately to patients' accounts.
  • Generated and mailed insurance claims and statements efficiently.
  • Reconciled all daily incoming revenue to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Conducted month-end closing by reviewing reports, making adjustments, and reporting results to Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager.

Staff Accountant

Orica Export Incorporated
Bay St. Louis, MS
12.1998 - 10.2000
  • Maintained financial records for five corporations with projected annual sales of 35 million dollars.
  • Reviewed, coded, and entered invoices into accounting system, allocating costs by country and department.
  • Processed checks weekly to ensure timely payments.
  • Executed inter-company transactions, including currency conversions.
  • Received, applied, and posted customer payments within Accounts Receivable.
  • Assessed customer credit terms and approved orders based on risk analysis.
  • Recorded daily cash transactions for month-end cash reconciliation preparation.
  • Assisted in month-end closing by reviewing general ledgers and preparing journal entries.

Administrative Assistant

Americhem
Slidell, LA
07.1998 - 12.1998
  • Facilitated daily business functions for company officers.
  • Managed accounts payable, receivable, and collections to maintain financial health.
  • Processed customer orders while coordinating timely pickup and delivery of products.

Assistant Store Partner

Friedmans Jewelers
Slidell, LA
01.1996 - 07.1998
  • Managed daily store operations to ensure efficiency and productivity.
  • Supervised sales associates, establishing work schedules to optimize performance.
  • Conducted sales audits and maintained computerized inventory records.
  • Handled accounts payable, receivable, and collections processes.
  • Approved credit sales, ensuring adherence to company policies.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2003

Continuing education - business/accounting degree

Beinville University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
01.1999

ICS - Accounting/Business

ICS
Slidell, Louisiana
01.1999

Delgado - General Studies

Delgado
Slidell, Louisiana
01.1997

Skills

  • Accounts payable and invoice processing
  • Financial reporting and expense reconciliation
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency

Timeline

Accounting Manager

Headlines Transport, LLC
01.2013 - Current

Accounts Payable Coordinator

American Factory Direct Furniture Outlets
03.2003 - 12.2012

Financial Assistant

Fairway Medical Center
11.2000 - 03.2003

Staff Accountant

Orica Export Incorporated
12.1998 - 10.2000

Administrative Assistant

Americhem
07.1998 - 12.1998

Assistant Store Partner

Friedmans Jewelers
01.1996 - 07.1998

Associate of Science - Accounting And Finance

University of Phoenix

Continuing education - business/accounting degree

Beinville University

ICS - Accounting/Business

ICS

Delgado - General Studies

Delgado

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