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Morris Buchanan

Southaven,MS

Summary

Capable accounting manager well-versed in AP operations. Skilled in applying GAAP principles and construction industry best practices on daily basis. Handles wide range of accounts and documentation with accuracy and integrity.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Upchurch Services
Horn Lake, MS
01.2022 - Current
  • Handled vendor invoice processing according to company policy.
  • Researched past due invoices.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired employees to educate on process flows and interdepartmental procedures.
  • Matched invoices with purchase orders, audited for discrepancies and coded each according to general ledger standards.
  • Checked accuracy and integrity of purchase orders.
  • Organized records for yearly audits.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Upchurch Industrial
Horn Lake, MS
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
  • Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.

Purchasing Manager

Upchurch Industrial
Horn Lake, MS
10.2014 - 01.2021
  • Obtained quotes from various suppliers to determine most cost-effective purchasing options.
  • Sourced new vendors for purchasing needs.
  • Cultivated new vendor relationships using dynamic communication and negotiation skills.
  • Determined recurring business needs and maintained necessary inventory levels.

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
Horn Lake, MS
01.2012 - 10.2014
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
  • Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS

Skills

  • Team Supervision
  • Credit reconciliation
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Workflow management
  • Accounts payable
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical

Timeline

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Upchurch Services
01.2022 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk

Upchurch Industrial
01.2021 - 01.2022

Purchasing Manager

Upchurch Industrial
10.2014 - 01.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Walmart
01.2012 - 10.2014

Associate of Arts -

Northwest Mississippi Community College
Morris Buchanan