Kimberly Taylor
Boone,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Receivable/Payroll
Elk River Club
02.2023 - Current
- Reduced overdue accounts by consistently monitoring and following up on outstanding invoices.
- Improved cash flow by promptly resolving billing discrepancies and disputes with clients.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Supported internal audit processes, providing documentation and clarification as needed for timely completion of audits.
- Promoted client satisfaction through swift response to inquiries about account balances or payment arrangements.
- Upheld internal controls surrounding the handling of sensitive financial data, ensuring the protection of both company and client information.
- Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and customer disputes.
- Generated and distributed monthly customer statements.
- Reduced payroll errors by conducting thorough audits and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations through meticulous record-keeping and accurate reporting.
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive employee information while addressing payroll concerns or disputes.
- Coordinated annual open enrollment process for employee benefits, ensuring seamless integration into the payroll system.
- Oversaw the transition to a new payroll software platform, minimizing downtime during implementation phase.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Reviewed time records for employees to verify accuracy of information.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist
Avery County Schools
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Enhanced supplier relationships through effective communication and negotiation tactics, leading to improved contract terms.
- Streamlined purchasing processes by implementing efficient procurement strategies, resulting in cost savings.
- Reduced order processing time by optimizing and automating workflows, increasing operational efficiency.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities with thorough analysis of market trends and supplier capabilities, achieving significant budget reductions.
- Managed purchase orders from initiation to closure, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner, maintaining strong financial controls within the department.
- Provided training on procurement best practices to internal stakeholders, enabling better collaboration across departments during sourcing activities.
- Led vendor onboarding initiatives to ensure seamless integration of new suppliers into established procurement processes.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated frequently with stores and vendors to manage orders and verify revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained documentation for all purchases.
- Accepted and processed supply requests from staff, and placed orders per procedures.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Aided audit preparation efforts by maintaining organized records and promptly addressing auditor inquiries.
- Assisted in software migration projects, contributing to seamless transitions for Accounts Payable operations.
- 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, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Studied past records to detect duplicate statements and fraud, avoiding penalties for non-compliance.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Kept detailed list of Inventory for the District
- Assisted in reporting for local, state and federal accounts
- Maintained Time and Effort reports
- Backup to all school bookkeepers
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NC High School Diploma -
Avery County High School
Newland, NC05.2002
Skills
- Cash Application
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
- Microsoft Excel
- Account Reconciliation
- Decision Making
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Telephone Etiquette
- Record Keeping
- Conflict Resolution
- Goal Oriented
- Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- Church Youth Leader and Sunday School Teacher
Certification
NC Notary Public - April 28, 2019 - April 27, 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable/Payroll
Elk River Club
02.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable/Purchasing Specialist
Avery County Schools
01.2006 - 01.2023
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Mayland Community College
High School Diploma -
Avery County High School
NC Notary Public - April 28, 2019 - April 27, 2024
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