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Education
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Patricia Caldwell

Kearns

Summary


Dedicated professional prepared to bring extensive expertise and results-oriented approach to Specialist role. Known for effectively managing tasks and supporting organizational goals through collaborative efforts and adaptive strategies. Recognized for excellent communication and analytical skills, ensuring seamless operations and consistent outcomes.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

G/L Specialist - A/P

Lithoflexo Grafics
09.2016 - Current
  • Balanced accounts associated with accounts payable process.
  • Processed accounts payable through Radius/Net Suite platform.
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, allowing for faster reporting to management on financial results.
  • Ensured accurate expense allocation with diligent review of invoices for proper general ledger coding.
  • Reduced discrepancies in financial records by conducting thorough account reconciliations and rectifying any inconsistencies.
  • Developed strong working knowledge of various accounting software programs, optimizing their use for efficient accounts payable processing.
  • Analyzed and resolved invoice discrepancies, safeguarding company finances against overcharges.
  • Facilitated smooth audit processes by maintaining detailed records of all accounts payable transactions.
  • Reached out to vendors to verify information and follow up on issues.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Supported audit preparation and compliance efforts, ensuring accurate documentation of financial transactions.
  • Ensured timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations, leading to improved financial statement reliability.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Republic Services
04.2010 - 08.2016

Used Ariba purchasing program to issue and reconcile purchase orders for seven different divisions.

Compile and organize all month end procedures in Lawson program.

Enter and file use tax.

Reconciled balance sheets.

Maintain certificates of liability insurance and leases.


Project Coordinator

Boyce Metal Works
08.2008 - 02.2010

Processed construction prints for approval , fabrication and revisions.

Used Romac Construction Software to process reports for fabrication of material to shipped to job site.

Completed forms as required for production process.

Purchased material for jobs.



General Ledger Specialist

Sundance Catalog, Holdings Group, L.L.C
05.2005 - 08.2008

Generated daily reports entered into the spreadsheets.

Researched received reports for any discrepancies , compiled information into system.

Reconciled gathered information.

Created journal entries, entered into system.

Responsible for petty cash.




Accountants Payable

Sundance Catalog, Holdings Group, L.L.C
06.2001 - 05.2005

Processed daily mail distributed to individuals.

Matched invoices with purchase orders.

Entered invoices in the system, printed reports.

Processed check run every week mailed checks to vendors.


Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Everest College
West Valley City, UT
04-2006

Skills

  • Journal entries
  • Purchase orders
  • Reconciliation/Research
  • Ten Key
  • Interacts well with people/vendors
  • Radius
  • Net Suite
  • Open Accounts
  • Word
  • Excel

Timeline

G/L Specialist - A/P

Lithoflexo Grafics
09.2016 - Current

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Republic Services
04.2010 - 08.2016

Project Coordinator

Boyce Metal Works
08.2008 - 02.2010

General Ledger Specialist

Sundance Catalog, Holdings Group, L.L.C
05.2005 - 08.2008

Accountants Payable

Sundance Catalog, Holdings Group, L.L.C
06.2001 - 05.2005

Associate of Science - Accounting

Everest College
Patricia Caldwell