Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
AR/AP Specialist
Basebrands
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2022 - Current
Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities using various reporting tools.
Assisted with month-end closing process by verifying all expenses have been recorded accurately.
Reconciled bank statements on a regular basis to verify accuracy of deposits and withdrawals.
Conducted periodic internal audits on AR and AP records to ensure data integrity.
Prepared journal entries for intercompany transactions, including transfers and allocations of funds between entities within the organization.
Analyzed customer aging reports to identify overdue accounts and initiate collection calls or emails as needed.
Used accounting software to enter and post accounts receivable documents.
Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
Staff Accountant
EGLO USA Inc
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2011 - 11.2022
Prepared monthly account reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and other balance sheet accounts.
Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
Managed accounts receivable activities such as invoicing customers, applying payments received, monitoring customer balances.
Reconciled company bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
Participated in special projects as needed.
Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
Processed invoices, credit memos, and other documents related to accounts receivable.
Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
Responsible for entering customer payments into the accounting software system.
Accounting Assistant IV
Georgia Pacific Center
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2008 - 05.2011
Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Answered questions from customers regarding their billing or payment status.
Verified and posted account transactions to prepare checks and maintain accounting ledgers.
Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Troy State University
Troy, AL
Skills
Customer Account Management
Invoice Processing
Bank Reconciliation
Payment Reconciliation
Payment Processing
Cash Flow Management
Expense Reporting
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Decision-Making
ERP Software
Expense Reports
Document Coding and Classification
Analytical Skills
SAP
Excellent Communication
Written Communication
Time Management Abilities
Microsoft Office
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AR/AP Specialist
Basebrands
11.2022 - Current
Staff Accountant
EGLO USA Inc
05.2011 - 11.2022
Accounting Assistant IV
Georgia Pacific Center
04.2008 - 05.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration