Melanie Davis
Zebulon,NC
Summary
Accounting professional seeking position that will utilize my knowledge and experience with opportunities for challenges and career advancement. Offering over [25] years' experience in Accounts Receivable and Payable functions with strong communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Truck Operator
Island Flavour LLC
Zebulon, NC
09.2020 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Organized involvement in local events, meetings and parties to serve as caterers or food vendors.
- Ensured that all staff adhered to safety protocols while operating the food truck.
- Advertised the food truck business through various channels such as social media, flyers.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends related to food trucks.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with health regulations.
- Kept accurate records of sales data, expenses, profits.
- Organized and maintained food truck inventory.
CANVASSER
Down Home NC
Burlington, NC
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Canvassed neighborhoods throughout Johnston county during Municipal elections
- Met and exceeded daily and weekly doors knocked to encourage voter turnout
- Fostered active discussions to build connections with people.
PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Accountemps
Raleigh, NC
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Vendor setup and maintenance
- Verification of vendor W9 information for vendor setup
- Verification of vendor banking information for EFT setup and update
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
ACCOUNT ANALYST
Circle K
Raleigh, NC
02.2016 - 04.2018
- Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing asset related account information
- Reconciles asset related account each period
- Prepares account analysis each period by collecting and analyzing account information
- Monitor and maintain assets into Fixed Assets Accounting Module
- Monitor and Maintain POPA system for assigned projects
- Maintain accurate information on Fixed Asset System (FAS)
- Record additions, transfers and depreciation of fixed Assets
- Monthly account analysis and journal entries
- Monitor capital project activity
- Maintained records and filing system for fixed assets invoices
- Assist with Auditor requests
- Provided various reports to departments and individuals as requested
- Special Projects
- Supported Account Manager with incoming inquiries from existing clients
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
ElectriCities Of NC Inc
Raleigh, NC
12.1999 - 02.2015
- Process of at least 300 invoices weekly into in-house accounting software (IFAS); key invoices into computer by vendor code number, code of department; liquidating each purchase order
- Process purchase orders and purchase request for invoice payment
- Ensure Accounts Payable invoices have appropriate documentation, signatures, coding to process payment
- Ensure accounts receivable invoices have appropriate documentation, signatures, coding to process invoices to be sent out to vendors
- Audit of employee and board members travel reimbursement request to process payment
- Reconciled travel expenses monthly via excel entries to process journal entries for account reclassification in General Ledger
- Process and reconcile employee credit card charges and facilitate monthly credit/charge card payments and account reclassification in General Ledger
- Processed and mailed out monthly account receivable invoices
- Cash management; processing of cash receipts
- Processed weekly check runs manual checks and EFT payments
- Processed incoming checks to verify accounting codes and amount accuracy
- Processed bank deposits and wire transfers
- Created weekly cash reports for accounting management
- Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable and receivable data
- Correspond with vendors via email or telephone to research enquirers and resolve discrepancy issues by investigating documentation, issuing stop payments or payments adjustments
- Reconciled monthly bank statements for 3 entities
- Vendor maintenance: updating of vendor information annually
- Processing of W-9s
- Yearly 1099 process and tax filing
- Sales and Use tax process and filing
- Maintains financial records by scanning and filing accounting documents
- Assist with year-end fiscal closing
- Provide supporting documentation for audits and assist with special projects as assigned
- Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts
- Performed general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
NUMERATOR
US Census Bureau
Raleigh, NC
07.2000 - 10.2000
- Walked door to door and collected demographic information
- Assisted people in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information
- Executed follow up visits to houses to resolve survey issues or obtain additional information, expressing appreciation for participation and regret for inconvenience
- Traveled door-to-door in assigned communities and requested participation in census interview, clearly explaining process and purpose
- Planned efficient visitation routes by studying maps of assigned areas, reaching more than 10 community households per day
- Walked door to door and collected demographic information
- Assisted individuals in filling out surveys with complete and accurate information.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist
Entergy
Raleigh, NC
05.1998 - 05.1999
- Processed over 150 account payable invoices and 200 accounts receivable invoices
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments
- Processed and recorded accounts receivable transactions to facilitate prompt collection of customer payments
- Prepared monthly reports of accounts receivable and accounts payable for management review
- Responded to vendor inquiries and requests for information to maintain relationships and provide timely support
- Performed daily bank reconciliations, detecting and resolving discrepancies between bank statements and company records
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment
- Managed collections and follow-up on past-due accounts to speed up payments and minimize risk
- Managed electronic payment systems to streamline payment processes and reduce errors
- Assisted with annual audit, confirming accurate reconciliation of all accounts
- Matched invoices to purchase orders for proper documentation and to facilitate payment
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready
- Input financial data and produced reports using Oracle
- Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy and resolve issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
NC Wesleyan College
12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
NC Wesleyan College
12.2012
Skills
- Financial reporting
- US GAAP Knowledge
- Accounts Payable Functions
- Accounts Receivable Functions
- Fixed assets reporting familiarity
- Vendor Management
- General Ledger Entries
- Reconciling Accounts
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- 1099 reporting and filing
- Sales and Use Tax reporting and filing
Certification
- Notary Public
- ServeSafe
Timeline
CANVASSER
Down Home NC
09.2022 - 11.2022
Food Truck Operator
Island Flavour LLC
09.2020 - Current
PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Accountemps
07.2019 - 01.2020
ACCOUNT ANALYST
Circle K
02.2016 - 04.2018
NUMERATOR
US Census Bureau
07.2000 - 10.2000
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
ElectriCities Of NC Inc
12.1999 - 02.2015
Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist
Entergy
05.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
NC Wesleyan College
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
NC Wesleyan College
Similar Profiles
MELANIE DAVISMELANIE DAVIS
Owner Operator at Island Flavour LLCOwner Operator at Island Flavour LLC
Janelle DavisJanelle Davis
Catering Server at Prestige Island FlavourCatering Server at Prestige Island Flavour
Subaskaran SuntharalingamSubaskaran Suntharalingam
Compounder / Bakery Worker at Flavour Can InternationalCompounder / Bakery Worker at Flavour Can International
MELANIE MCCALLOPMELANIE MCCALLOP
CUSTOMER RESOLUTION SPECIALIST-TEAM LEAD at 1800PackratCUSTOMER RESOLUTION SPECIALIST-TEAM LEAD at 1800Packrat
Cyncere HarrisCyncere Harris
Direct Support Personal at BrightSpring HealthcareDirect Support Personal at BrightSpring Healthcare