Pamela Avery
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Experienced with managing all aspects of business operations, including financial oversight and strategic planning. Utilizes effective leadership techniques to ensure efficient daily management and team productivity. Track record of fostering strong customer relationships and driving business growth through innovative solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operator
Putyuk's Tasty Sweets, LLC
06.2023 - Current
- Led business operations to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking.
- Trained and mentored staff to improve performance and operational efficiency.
- Cultivated relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable contracts and terms.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Nana Management Services, LLC
12.2019 - Current
- Supervised accounts payable team, ensuring timely processing of vendor invoices and payments.
- Streamlined invoice approval workflows, reducing processing time by implementing digital solutions.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts payable transactions to maintain accuracy and compliance.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for invoice processing and dispute resolution.
- Led training sessions on new software tools, enhancing team productivity and knowledge sharing.
- Troubleshot and resolved escalated issues pertaining to vendor disputes, payment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions within the accounts payable department.
- Reduced payment errors by closely monitoring and reconciling vendor statements.
- Participated in software implementation projects designed to automate manual tasks within the Accounts Payable department.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes for increased accuracy and timeliness of payments.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired new accounts payable employees.
- Coordinated with auditors during annual audits, providing necessary information to ensure a timely completion of the audit process.
- Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
Plant Accountant
Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative
06.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Managed inventory reconciliation to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations.
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory tracking systems to streamline processes.
- Led month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
- Mentored junior accounting staff on best practices in inventory management and accounting principles.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory records to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Enhanced reporting tools using advanced Excel functions to improve data visibility for stakeholders.
- Facilitated month-end close process by preparing timely journal entries related to inventory transactions, accruals, and adjustments.
- Evaluated existing cost allocation methods, recommending changes that resulted in more accurate product profitability analysis.
- Optimized balance sheet reconciliation process by streamlining workflows and enhancing documentation standards related to inventory accounts.
- Streamlined inventory accounting processes by implementing new software solutions and improving data accuracy.
Accounts Payable Manager
Nana Development Corporation, Inc.
01.2007 - 11.2013
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 500 invoices per month
- Partnered with finance team to complete month end functions, including accruals and account reconciliations
- Closely monitored accounts to ensure timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies
- Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees
- Processed wage garnishments and child support
- Accurately calculated bonuses, salary increases and overtime
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents
- Initiated direct deposits and prepared manual checks for 75-100 employees
- Processed Corporation dividends
- Configured Deltek Time and Expense for use of Employee Expense processing
Accounting Tech II
Rural CAP
03.2002 - 01.2007
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers
- Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines
- Prepared monthly reports, including payment and account reconciliations and financial statements
- Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geololgy
Fort Lewis College
Durango, COBachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Hiring
- Business planning
- Staff training and development
- Personnel management
- Operations oversight
- Inventory management
- Strategic planning
- Client relationship management
- Accounting principles
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- SOA Marijuana Handlers Card - Current
- SOA Food Handlers Card - Current
- MOA Food Handlers Card - Current
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Putyuk's Tasty Sweets, LLC
06.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Nana Management Services, LLC
12.2019 - Current
Plant Accountant
Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative
06.2015 - 11.2019
Accounts Payable Manager
Nana Development Corporation, Inc.
01.2007 - 11.2013
Accounting Tech II
Rural CAP
03.2002 - 01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Geololgy
Fort Lewis College
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
University of Alaska Anchorage