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Nathalie Fooks

Washington,DC

Summary

Well-organized Payroll/ Accounts Payable Associate, experienced in multitasking to manage diverse accounting requirements. Successful in task prioritization, audit support and payroll administration. Familiar with operating on demanding schedules and maintaining financial controls with little oversight.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll / Accounts Payable Specialist

International Budget Partnership
Washington, D.C., VA
08.2021 - Current

Payroll:

  • Processed payroll for up to 35 employees on a bi-weekly basis, including calculating and verifying hours worked and deductions due.
  • Assisted in month-end close process by preparing journal entries for Payroll in SAGE
  • Collaborated with employees and supervisors to immediately resolve discrepancies in timesheets.
  • Reviewed incoming requests from Human Resources team for changes in employee salary or job titles; updated database accordingly.
  • Calculated retroactive adjustments for terminated or transferred employees when necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state and federal wage laws by keeping up-to-date on recent legislation that affects payroll policies and procedures.
  • Developed detailed reports summarizing various aspects of the organization's payroll activities as requested by upper management.
  • Researched and resolved employee payroll questions and issues via email, phone and in person.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee pay, benefits, deductions, leave time and other relevant information in the company's payroll system.
  • Verified accuracy of timesheets and attendance records; prepared reports for management review.
  • Resolved discrepancies between payroll systems and general ledger accounts.
  • Responded to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues such as taxes, deductions or vacation accrual.
  • Provided training to new staff members on proper procedures for processing payroll transactions.
  • Acquired proficiency in International payroll

Accounts payable:

  • Prepared weekly check runs - wire transfers and ACH payments.
  • Tracked and maintained precise records of vendor payments.
  • Tracked and re-issued returned payments to vendor's in a timely manner
  • Assisted with vendor billing issues.
  • Acquired proficiency in cross boarder payments using Stone X.
  • Processed and maintain accounts payable records, ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Researched discrepancies in invoice payments with vendors or internal departments.
  • Maintained accurate filing system for all accounts payable documents.
  • Developed relationships with vendors to ensure timely payment of invoices.
  • Managed the resolution of past due account balances through direct contact with vendors and customers via phone and email correspondence.
  • Handled invoices and purchase orders by properly logging into system. (sales force, and sage intact).
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Worked with vendors to reconcile aging statements and respond to email inquiries.
  • Processed all company credit card expenses using Nexonia.

Staff Accountant

FCNL
Washington, D.C.
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Managed accounts payable
  • Prepared invoices for payment.
  • Processed and maintained accounts payable records, ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Prepared 1099s and changes in vendor information annually
  • Compiled and prepared journal entries to ensure accurate general ledger records.
  • Assisted with vendor billing issues
  • Provided staff training on all functions of accounts payable
  • Prepared bi-weekly payroll from time entry system and HR reports using ADP
  • Supported staff time entry function, including time sheet communications, training, and updating projects in the payroll and accounting systems
  • Reconciled monthly credit card reports
  • Collaborated with accounting staff in cross-training functions.

Staff Accountant

Skyline Software Systems
Reston, VA
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in the Government contract billing process to facilitate prompt, accurate receipt of payments
  • Assisted with bi-weekly payroll for staff members
  • Tracked employee leave accrual and usage to ensure accurate payouts
  • Managed employee timesheets and made sure they were submitted on time
  • Processed and Prepared invoices
  • Prepared checks to be signed by the CFO
  • Processed all corporate credit card expenses using QuickBooks
  • Processed A/P and A/R daily
  • Processed Bank reconciliation
  • Handled all inquiries and vendor billing issues
  • Communicated with cross-functional team members regularly, building relationships throughout the company to ensure goal achievement.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting - Accounting

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
05-2015

Skills

  • Salesforce
  • Quickbooks
  • Billcom
  • SAGE
  • Nexonia
  • Stone X
  • Expensify
  • Financial Edge
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Cross-Functional Communication
  • Organizational Strategy
  • Accounts Payable
  • Data Management
  • Human Resources Duties
  • Transaction verification
  • Expense Tracking
  • Payroll Processing
  • Payment Processing
  • Data Entry
  • Payroll Administration
  • Invoice Processing
  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Report Preparation

Certification

Microsoft Office Certified

Languages

French
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff Accountant

FCNL
02.2022 - 04.2022

Payroll / Accounts Payable Specialist

International Budget Partnership
08.2021 - Current

Staff Accountant

Skyline Software Systems
01.2015 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Accounting - Accounting

University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Nathalie Fooks