Over 10 years working with six-figure accounts within Government Contracting. Successful Contracts Administrator bringing skills in risk management, contract preparation and service coordination. Effective at handling simultaneous contract timelines and maintaining strict schedules. Specializes in Healthcare. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.Highly skilled handling all types of business situations with exceptional composure and poise.
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LaTerrica Brooks
Business Analyst
Alabaster,GA
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ipsum DiagnosticsAtlanta, United States
Accounts Payable Manager
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
- Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
- Input all relevant transactions and supervised properly within accounting system.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Quantum Dynamics, IncMacon, GA
Senior Accountant
01.2020 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Mitigated business risks by analyzing contracts' potential impacts and avoiding unfavorable terms.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones for over 10 million dollars.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
Quantum Dynamics, IncMacon, GA
Staff Accountant
08.2014 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Deltek financial management system.
- Monitored accounts receivable, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
Enterprise Rent-A-CarMacon, GA
Manager Assistant
02.2013 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
Ricoh USAMacon, GA
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
10.2006 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Submitted cash and check deposits and generated cash receipts to record money received.
- Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection processes and reduce overdue payments.
- Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
Education
Valdosta State UniversityValdosta, GA
BBA from Accounting
05.2001
University Overview
Walden UniversityMinneapolis, MN
MBA from Healthcare Adminstraation
08.2016 - 08.2018
University Overview
Skills
Invoicing and billing
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Ipsum Diagnostics
02.2023 - Current
Senior Accountant
Quantum Dynamics, Inc
01.2020 - 02.2021
Walden University
MBA from Healthcare Adminstraation
08.2016 - 08.2018
Staff Accountant
Quantum Dynamics, Inc
08.2014 - 12.2019
Manager Assistant
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
02.2013 - 08.2014
Senior Accounts Receivable Specialist
Ricoh USA
10.2006 - 02.2013
Valdosta State University
BBA from Accounting
05.2001