MELINDA CLONTS-PEDEN
Senior Accountant
Hampton,GA
Summary
Highly dependable, analytical, and enthusiastic Accounting Professional with over fifteen years of experience in streamlining and enhancing the accounting process of fast-growing companies. Hands-on expertise in daily journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, and A/P set-up. Recognized for success in ensuring the accuracy of accounts payable records while collaborating with accounting teams to schedule payments, reconcile invoices and research all disputes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Clayton Center Community Service Board
Jonesboro, GA
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
ARC Salvation Army
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Managed full cycle accounts payable invoicing (100 invoices daily) input in Great Plains ERP
- Performed purchase order (PO) match, posted batches, and processed ACH payments
- Reconciled vendor invoices, credit accounts and general ledger regularly
- Performed weekly check run and expense report processing
- Set up vendors and prepaid accounts
- Filed 1099s annually following current tax compliance guidelines
- Posted payments via credit card, cash and check to appropriate accounts
- Handled daily deposits and bank deposits
- Completed month end reporting and ensured all journal entries were correct
- Disbursed petty cash as needed for daily operations
- Created sales comparison reports daily and ran analysis report for meetings
- Generated P&L statements for financial director and produced financials monthly
- Heavily involved in audit process, both routine and year-end
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Best American Hospitality
11.2012 - 12.2018
- Coordinated and supervised employees within Accounts Payable interacting with internal customers and external suppliers monitoring all controls
- Worked closely AP management staff and other Finance departments in support of time bound processes
- Oversaw employee business expense processing for multiple business units leading projects such as system testing and implementation
- Analysed and closed invoice batches daily and documented AP internal controls and procedures
- Communicate accounting policies practices and procedures with department managers vendors and internal customers to ensure compliance
Purchasing Coordinator
Beaver Home Builders
Atlanta, GA
10.2011 - 10.2012
- Developed, led, and executed purchasing strategies
- Strengthened and maintained vendor relations through outstanding communication and human relations skills
- Assisted in transfer of materials for warehousing functions
- Documented and maintained client inquiries and purchase orders
- Reviewed client orders to maintain internal document systems
- Issued all purchase orders and expedited shipments to meet production schedules
Paraprofessional Accountant
Cobb County Community Service Board
Smyrna, Georgia
01.1995 - 01.2004
- Performed assigned accounts payable and related clerical support-functions
- Processed all check request, invoices, and purchase orders to ensure vendors arc paid properly and timely
- Maintained vendor files and responsible for all reporting pertaining to vendor data
- Ensured all established monthly payments are paid on due date
- Worked with budget managers to ensure appropriate account numbers listed on Alp document, to charge the budget correctly when payment is due
- Prepared departmental allocation schedules for postage, copy machines and utilities
- Submitted monthly check requests for the premium of our benefits programs
- Accurately prepared and maintained accounting documents records and reports in timely manner
Education
Master's Degree - Accounting
Strayer University
Bachelor's - Human Resource Management
Skills
Time Management
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Team Player Mentality
Customer Service Skills
Multi-Tasking
Leadership Skills
Inventory Management
Accounts Auditing
Project Management
Accounts Payable/ Receivable
Organization Skills
Records Management
Database Management
Risk Management
Computer Skills
Account Balancing
Invoice Compilation
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Clayton Center Community Service Board
11.2023 - Current
Full Charge Bookkeeper
ARC Salvation Army
08.2019 - 09.2021
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Best American Hospitality
11.2012 - 12.2018
Purchasing Coordinator
Beaver Home Builders
10.2011 - 10.2012
Paraprofessional Accountant
Cobb County Community Service Board
01.1995 - 01.2004
Master's Degree - Accounting
Strayer University