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Patricia Bethea

Bennettsville,SC

Summary

[Job Title] with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in [Skill set 1] and [Skill set 2]. Desires a challenging role as a [Job Title].

Bookkeeper/Assistant Manager

[Job Title] with management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in [Skill set 1] and [Skill set 2]. Desires a challenging role as a [Job Title]. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

City Of Bennettsville
Bennettsville, SC
03.2024 - Current
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
  • Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.

Accounts Payable Clerk

City Of Bennettsville
Bennettsville, SC
05.2019 - Current
  • Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
  • Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
  • Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
  • Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
  • Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.

Utility Billing Clerk

City Of Bennettsville
Bennettsville, SC
09.2016 - Current
  • Generated reports related to customer accounts and billing activity.
  • Reviewed and processed utility billing invoices for accuracy.
  • Collected, posted and managed customer accounts payments
  • Analyzed trends in customer usage patterns to identify areas of improvement.

Office Manager/ Asst. Manager

Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
Bennettsville, SC
05.2001 - 05.2015
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
  • Managed, scheduled and coordinated office functions and activities for employees.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms and cost savings.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders when needed.
  • Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.

Head Cashier/Accounting Bookkeeper

Winn Dixie Supermarket
Bennettsville, SC
09.1985 - 05.2000
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Monitored checkout counters and self-checkout areas to assist with complex transactions.
  • Scheduled and supervised cashiers during shifts, ensuring proper coverage of registers.
  • Maintained records of daily transactions including sales receipts, cash received, discounts issued.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Resolved and balanced cash drawers at end of shifts to generate accurate reports for cash registers.
  • Supervised daily cash operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash drawer management, and deposits.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
  • Assisted customers at checkout by providing excellent customer service and resolving any issues that arose.
  • Monitored register drawers to ensure adequate change was available throughout each shift.
  • Screened applicants for hire and assisted with training individuals for cashier positions.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Northeastern Technical College
Cheraw, SC
11-2023

Skills

  • I'm dependable, show attention to details and a fast learner
  • Bookkeeping
  • Financial Reporting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Management accounting
  • General Ledger Entries
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Customer Relations
  • Finance

Timeline

Accountant

City Of Bennettsville
03.2024 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk

City Of Bennettsville
05.2019 - Current

Utility Billing Clerk

City Of Bennettsville
09.2016 - Current

Office Manager/ Asst. Manager

Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
05.2001 - 05.2015

Head Cashier/Accounting Bookkeeper

Winn Dixie Supermarket
09.1985 - 05.2000

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Northeastern Technical College

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