Peggy Garrison
Express Personnel
Longview,TX
7
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented accounts payable professional with expertise in invoice processing, account reconciliation, and ERP systems. Proven track record of streamlining workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
11 Months- Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently to ensure timely payments.
- Maintained organized records of accounts payable transactions for easy retrieval and auditing.
- Assisted in reconciling discrepancies between vendor statements and internal records.
- Supported month-end closing activities by preparing necessary documentation and reports.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve payment inquiries and discrepancies promptly.
- Utilized accounting software to input financial data and track payments effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline invoice processing workflows for improved efficiency.
- Adapted quickly to new systems and processes, enhancing overall departmental productivity.
Accounting Assistant
9 Months- Processed invoices and expense reports for timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Assisted in monthly reconciliation of accounts to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Managed filing system for financial documents, enhancing retrieval efficiency and organization.
- Supported preparation of financial statements by compiling necessary data from various sources.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Conducted periodic audits of accounts payable and receivable to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
Accounts Payable Specialist
1 Year 3 Months- Processed vendor invoices and ensured timely payments to maintain supplier relationships.
- Reconciled monthly statements and resolved discrepancies to enhance accuracy of financial records.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial reports by compiling data from accounts payable transactions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline invoice processing procedures, improving efficiency.
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Finance Associate
9 Months- Assisted in reconciling accounts payable and receivable to maintain precise records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline financial workflows and improve communication.
- Managed multi-line phone system, ensuring prompt and professional call handling.
- Coordinated front desk operations, enhancing visitor experience through efficient scheduling and communication.
- Assisted in managing office supplies inventory, ensuring availability for daily operations.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
2 Years- Managed end-to-end accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve discrepancies and improve billing accuracy.
- Streamlined invoice processing workflows, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in accounts payable procedures and software usage.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts payable transactions for accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and resolving disputes.
- Assisted with month-end closing tasks, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
- Reduced late payment fees through timely and accurate invoice management.
Accounts Payable Specialist
10 Months- Implemented automated solutions for invoice approvals, reducing processing time and errors significantly.
- Monitored compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all accounts payable activities.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Science - Bookkeeping
Skills
Data entry
Accounts payable
Invoice processing
Invoice management
Statement review
Bill payment
Accounts payable software
Account reconciliation
Professionalism and ethics
Payment scheduling
Purchase order management
Financial reporting
Quickbooks
General ledger entries
Confidentiality handling
ERP systems proficiency
Transaction recording
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