Marquita McCray
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Detailed Accounting Specialist with 8 years of hands-on experience assisting with handling various accounting duties and procedures. Well-educated in reconciliation, bookkeeping and revenue recognition. Innovative collaborator focused on adding value through measurable outcomes. Results-oriented Accounting Specialist with serveral years of experience in accounting, and Angency-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy and efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist III
NCAOC
Raleigh , NC
09.2023 - Current
- Review vendor invoices for telecom and other travel reimbursement requests for accuracy and completeness and approve or deny requests for payments. Review, process, and execute payments for contractual services, expert witness payments, court reporter transcript fees, and grant related expenses. Analyze documents and codes payments of various State and Federal accounts. Input transactions and balances judicial accounting information with the North Carolina Accounting System (NCFS). Research unpaid invoices reimbursement requests and resolve payment discrepancies. Execute payments and contact vendors or personnel if necessary. Maintain financial databases for various accounts. Prepare and distribute accounting activity reports. Backup and assist Supervisor on special projects.
Accounting Specialist I
NCAOC
Raleigh, NC
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Responsible for accounts payable for the NCAOC. Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, maintenance of accounts payable records and compliance with policies and procedures. Duties include auditing and processing payments for vendors. Review vendor invoices and reimbursement requests for accuracy and completeness and approve or deny requests for payments. Review, process, and execute payments for Interpreter services, witness reimbursement payments, arbitration orders, Bar due reimbursements, and grant related expenses. Analyze documents and code payments to various State and Federal accounts. Input transactions and balances judicial accounting information with the North Carolina Accounting System (NCAS). Research unpaid invoices, reimbursement requests, and resolve payment discrepancies. Execute payments and contact vendors or personnel if necessary. Maintain financial databases for various accounts. Prepare and distribute accounting activity reports.
Accounting Tech II
NCDPS
Raleigh, NC
09.2020 - 04.2022
- responsible for the Accounts payable process at NCCIW; processing expense vouchers for staff (DC-114's), emergency leaves, tracking and receipting open-ended purchase orders and researching invoice problems. Monthly Budget Reporting. This position is also responsible for renewing maintenance agreements for equipment and services that are necessary for the daily operation. In addition to the listed duties this employee is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of encumbrance system for two RCCW (3010 & 4010) Using NCAS, and NC E-procurement System and Opus . This position will receive invoices for payment and perform auditing procedures in accordance with the Office of State Controller and the General Accepted Accounting Principles. This position is responsible for reconciling the charges made using the Purchasing Card. Manage the inmate trust fund accounts. Preparation of daily deposits ,checks for canteen payments, postage and welfare purchases. Open and close employee and inmate accounts. Special draws and transferring funds to other facilities. Balance trust fund daily. Reconcile monthly canteen report. Calculate inmate wages. Monthly budget reports. Open invoice reports. Order office supplies and keep up with maintenance for all copiers for the facility. Special draws and holds on inmate accounts in Opus. Provides direct supervision to two Processing Assistant IV positions and one Processing Assistant III position and One Accounting Clerk II.
Accounting Clerk V
NCDPS
Raleigh, NC
06.2020 - 09.2020
- responsible for the Accounts payable process at NCCIW; processing expense vouchers for staff (DC-114's), emergency leaves, tracking and receipting open-ended purchase orders and researching invoice problems. This position is also responsible for renewing maintenance agreements for equipment and services that are necessary for the daily operation. In addition to the listed duties this employee is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of encumbrance system for two RCCW (3010 & 4010) Using NCAS, and NC E-procurement System and Opus . This position will receive invoices for payment and perform auditing procedures in accordance with the Office of State Controller and the General Accepted Accounting Principles. I'm responsible for reconciling the charges made using the Purchasing Card. Manage the inmate trust fund accounts. Preparation of daily deposits ,checks for canteen payments, postage and welfare purchases. Open and close employee and inmate accounts. Special draws and transferring funds to other facilities. Balance trust fund daily. Reconcile monthly canteen report. Calculate inmate wages. Monthly budget reports. Open invoice reports. Order office supplies and keep up with maintenance for all copiers for the facility. Special draws and holds on inmate accounts in Opus. Provides direct supervision to one Processing Assistant IV positions .
Accounting Tech III
NCDHHS
Raleigh, NC
03.2020 - 06.2020
- responsible for processing divisional accounts payable invoices and reimbursements. Specific duties required for function are as follows: Audit and review travel reimbursement request, travel authorizations and request for travel advances in NCAS. Review, audit and accurately process matching and direct invoices by verifying transaction information and collaborating with the Business Officers for authorization to pay invoices in NCAS. Ensure request have appropriate documentation, signatures, coding and comply with DHHS and OSBM (Office of State Budget and Management) policies. Proven ability to research, identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting transactions Responsible for entering 1099 codes and processing manual checks upon request Maintains financial records by scanning and filing accounting documents. Corresponds to vendor via telephone or email and responds to inquiries within twenty-four hours Provide supporting documentation for audits and assist with special projects as assigned Ability to use accounting skills and apply oversight review for accuracy, including complete funding sources Analyze and audit vendor statements upon receipt, research issues to expedite payment Assist with year-end fiscal close-outs and reviewing accrual codes for accuracy
Accounting Clerk V
NCDPS
Raleigh, NC
01.2017 - 03.2020
- responsible for the Accounts payable process at NCCIW; processing expense vouchers for staff (DC-114's), emergency leaves, tracking and receipting open-ended purchase orders and researching invoice problems. This position is also responsible for renewing maintenance agreements for equipment and services that are necessary for the daily operation. In addition to the listed duties this employee is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of encumbrance system for two RCC (3010 & 4010) Using NCAS, and NC E-procurement System and Opus . This position will receive invoices for payment and perform auditing procedures in accordance with the Office of State Controller and the General Accepted Accounting Principles. This position is responsible for reconciling the charges made using the Purchasing Card. Finally, this position provides direct supervision to two Processing Assistant IV positions and one .
Stock Supervisor
NCDPS
Raleigh, NC
04.2016 - 01.2017
- ORDER STOCK, AND ISSUE SUPPLIES FOR HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL SO THE NECESSARY CARE CAN BE RENDERED TO PATIENTS. MAINTAINS STOCK LEVELS AND ISSUES RECEIPTS. OBTAINS ITEMS THAT ARE NOT STOCKED WHEN AN IMMEDIATE NEED OCCURS BY PERSONALLY PICKING UP THE ITEMS FROM THE VENDOR, OR HAVING THE VENDOR DELIVER THE ITEMS IF THEY CAN BE DELIVERED IN THE TIME FRAMES REQUIRED TO MEET THE PATIENTS' NEEDS. THIS POSITION REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RETRIEVING SUPPLIES FROM THE LOADING DOCK, ENTERING USAGE ORDERS FOR SUPPLIES FROM THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE AND FILING SUPPLY REQUESTS. THIS POSITION WILL ALSO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FACILITATING EQUIPMENT TRANSFERS AND REPAIRS, INVENTORY FOR EQUIPMENT AND TOOL REPORTS. THIS POSITION RECEIVES PHONE CALLS FROM VENDORS WHO SUPPLY MERCHANDISE TO THE NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTION FOR WOMEN HEALTH CARE FACILITY CONCERNING ORDERS. THIS POSITION WILL CALL VENDORS CONCERNING ORDERS THAT DO NOT COINCIDE WITH THE PURCHASE. HE/SHE COMMUNICATES WITH VENDORS CONCERNING RETURNS OF MERCHANDISE THAT WAS SHIPPED IN ERROR. PLACES ORDERS WITH VENDORS FOR ITEMS THAT ARE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY IN NCAS AND NC E-PROCUREMENT. THE STOCK SUPERVISOR RECEIVES CALLS FROM SALES REPRESENTATIVES AND DISCUSSES THE NEEDS OF THE HEALTH CARE COMPLEX. THE STOCK SUPERVISOR ENTERS REQUISITIONS INTO NC E-PROCUREMENT AND NCAS FOR PURCHASES NEEDED. A PRINTED COPY OF THE REQUISITION IS FILED FOR REFERENCE. WHEN PURCHASE IS RECEIVED, THE STOCK SUPERVISOR WILL DOCUMENT THE ACCURACY OF THE SHIPMENT AND FILE WITH THE REQUISITION. ANNUALLY PERFORMS PHYSICAL INVENTORY OF ALL STOCK ITEMS INCLUDING TOTAL NUMBERS AND TOTAL COST OF ALL ITEMS IN STOCK. THIS INFORMATION IS FORWARDED TO THE IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR. THIS POSITION FILES PURCHASE ORDERS, PACKING SLIPS, AND SUPPLY ISSUE FORMS. COMPLETES THE REQUISITION WORK SHEET TO CONSOLIDATE ALL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO PLACE A PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST IN THE COMPUTER, COMPOSES A MEMO TO BE SIGNED BY THE VENDOR REPRESENTATIVE WHO WILL BE PICKING UP RETURNED MERCHANDISE. COMPOSES MEMOS TO THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS SERVED CONCERNING CHANGES IN ORDERING, ISSUING, AND OTHER ISSUES THAT MAY CHANGE THE NORMAL DISTRIBUTION OF ITEMS. WILL PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF STORAGE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES. ASSIGN, SUPERVISE, AND REVIEW THE WORK OF SUBORDINATE STOCKROOM AND WAREHOUSE PERSONNEL. ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN EFFECTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER EMPLOYEES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ABILITY TO MAINTAIN SIMPLE CLERICAL RECORDS AND TO WRITE .
Department Manager
Walmart
Cary, NC
10.2012 - 09.2015
- Daily Inventory of merchandise,order merchandise, floor resets,markups and markdown, track daily sales using our system(SMART) operate sales tracker/scanner( Telzon). Stock shelves, customer service, merchandise department, Delegate task to my floor associates,scheduling associates, File daily paperwork,send sales reports using Microsoft Outlook, process claims for outdated or damaged products.
Accounting Associate
Walmart
Cary, NC
01.2009 - 10.2012
- Computer Data entry, scanning and renaming documents into our system(SMART),shipping and recieving,ordering, filling order for money, audit accounts and each register for the store. Counting all money recieved, processing deposits, filing paperwork and reports of daliy sales and audits, emailing daily reports using Microsoft outlook,preparing daily reports using excel, and word. Keep daily log of all account purchases and orders. Bookkeeping, accounts receivable. Keep daily log of all accounts within store, bank deposits.
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
Cary, NC
12.2006 - 01.2009
- customer service, register operation, cash paychecks, wire transfer money using moneygram, load prepaid bank cards, process returns and file return receipts. Look up product warranties for customers, count down register. prepare returned items for claims process. Determine if merchandise is eligible for return using company guide lines, rules ,and policies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeast Raleigh High School
Raleigh, NC05-2001
Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology No Degree
Shaw University
Raleigh, NCSkills
- 10-key proficiency
- Auditing procedures
- Recordkeeping skills
- Expense Tracking
- Accounts Payable
Awards
- Awarded Employee of the Month September 2019 @ NCCIW womens Prison.
Timeline
Accounting Specialist III
NCAOC
09.2023 - Current
Accounting Specialist I
NCAOC
04.2022 - 09.2023
Accounting Tech II
NCDPS
09.2020 - 04.2022
Accounting Clerk V
NCDPS
06.2020 - 09.2020
Accounting Tech III
NCDHHS
03.2020 - 06.2020
Accounting Clerk V
NCDPS
01.2017 - 03.2020
Stock Supervisor
NCDPS
04.2016 - 01.2017
Department Manager
Walmart
10.2012 - 09.2015
Accounting Associate
Walmart
01.2009 - 10.2012
Customer Service Representative
Walmart
12.2006 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Southeast Raleigh High School
Bachelor of Arts - Social Psychology No Degree
Shaw University