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KIANA WASHINGTON

HARVEY,LA

Summary

Dependable Accounting Specialist knowledge for reliability, integrity and quick-learning skills. Highly skilled with 9+ years of managing large to medium-scale organizations accounting functions. Proven track record of accurately processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and timely responses to inquiries. Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems, strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration in cross-functional teams. Seeking an organization valuing accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork to apply accounts payable management expertise.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

NOCHI (New Orleans Culinary Institution)
01.2022 - Current
  • Manage payroll and Employee Communications Relative to Benefits and Policies
  • Assist with Onboarding New Employees and maintained personnel files
  • Compile data for periodic compliance reports and update internal accounting databases
  • Assist with maintenance of outstanding student tuition records
  • Assist with monthly closing process including posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and identifying and correcting inconsistencies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve accounts processes and streamline workflows, resulting in 25% reduction in processing time
  • Provide key updates on work completion for month-end close, enabling accounting department to meet critical deadlines and report accurate financial data.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
  • Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
  • Streamlined payroll processing by implementing automated timekeeping system.

Accounts Payable Specialist

VSS Southern Theatres
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Streamlined the accounts payable process by implementing an automated invoice sorting, coding, and matching system reducing manual data entry and increasing invoice processing efficiency by 50%
  • Successfully entered and uploaded over 1,000 invoices into the accounting system, improving the accuracy and efficiency of the payment process
  • Facilitated timely and accurate payment processing by preparing and processing over 100 electronic transfers and payments per week
  • Achieved a 100% reconciliation rate of accounts payable transactions against vendor statements, resolving any discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner
  • Maintained accurate vendor files, including 1099 requests ensuring compliance with tax regulations
  • Contributed to the timely and accurate completion of the accounting cycle by reconciling accounts, preparing supporting documentation, and assisting with monthly and annual financial statements to ensure compliance with GAAP
  • Utilize accounting software Microsoft Dynamics to manage accounts payable functions, including invoice processing, payment scheduling, and financial reporting.

Payroll Accountant (Contract)

BN Management LLC.
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Increased accuracy of payroll transactions by analyzing and implementing new procedures, resulting in a decrease in errors by 20%
  • Prepared and analyzed periodic payroll reports and schedules, leading to the identification and correction of discrepancies, resulting in a 15% improvement in accuracy
  • Monitored and ensured the accuracy of federal, state, and local taxes, Social Security contributions, employee benefits, garnishments, and other deductions, reducing the number of payment errors by 25%
  • Analyzed payroll reports and records, making recommendations to improve payroll processes and increase efficiency, leading to a 10% increase in productivity
  • Prepared and reviewed payroll-related journal entries performed account reconciliations and analysis, and ensured supporting documentation compliance with company policies, resulting in an accurate and compliant record-keeping system
  • Evaluated and implemented appropriate payroll policies, controls, and system enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency, resulting in a 15% reduction in processing time
  • Assisted with accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks, as needed, resulting in timely payments and an accurate record-keeping system.

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Westin New Orleans
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Successfully trained and mentored new accounting team members resulting in a 30% reduction in invoice processing errors and increased efficiency in payment scheduling
  • Implemented a new vendor account creation and maintenance process, resulting in a 25% decrease in account setup time and improved accuracy of vendor information
  • Streamlined the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and income auditor processes resulting in a 20% increase in productivity
  • Resolved 90% of outstanding balance issues with vendors through effective communication and problem-solving skills
  • Conducted a thorough review of vendor statements and invoices, identified, and resolved discrepancies, resulting in a 15% reduction in payment errors
  • Prepared accurate monthly reports and tracked key accounts receivable metrics, enabling the company to make informed financial decisions
  • Assisted in managing check runs and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Skills

    • Accounting (AR/AP)
    • Office Management
    • Journal Entries
    • General Ledger Management
    • Month-end reports
    • Payment Processing
    • Human Resources
    • Account Reconciliation
    • Auditing/Income Audit
      • Microsoft Office 365
      • P Vault
      • ADP
      • Paylocity
      • Excel (Certified)
      • QuickBooks (Certified)
      • Sage Intacct
      • Microsoft Dynamics
      • Profit Sword

Software

Quickbooks

Oracle

Sage Intacct

ADP

Timeline

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

NOCHI (New Orleans Culinary Institution)
01.2022 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

VSS Southern Theatres
01.2020 - 01.2022

Payroll Accountant (Contract)

BN Management LLC.
01.2019 - 01.2020

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Westin New Orleans
01.2014 - 01.2019

Associate of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Delgado Community College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Southern University At New Orleans

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