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Regina Sexton
Accounts Payable Specialist
Summary
At Walker Automotive, I excelled as an Accounts Payable Specialist, enhancing financial accuracy and vendor relations through expert statement reconciliation and effective communication. My proactive approach in training staff and optimizing payment processes significantly increased department efficiency. Skilled in QuickBooks and known for exceptional organizational abilities, I consistently delivered results beyond expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Walker Automotive
06.2022 - Current
- Processed invoices with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Quick Books.
Accounting Specialist
Smiths Red and White
Rocky Mount, NC
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Streamlined accounting processes for increased efficiency by implementing new software tools and automated systems.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and accurate cash flow management.
- Conducted thorough variance analysis on monthly financials to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information by adhering to strict data security protocols and ensuring proper access controls were in place.
- Proactively identified potential areas for process improvement within the finance department by analyzing workflows, redundancies, and inefficiencies.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by performing reconciliations, adjusting journal entries, and maintaining updated records.
- Improved cash management practices by monitoring bank balances regularly and initiating necessary transfers between accounts as needed.
- Ensured compliance with GAAP and internal policies through diligent review of financial statements, reports, and documentation.
- Supported month-end closing activities by completing tasks accurately within tight deadlines, ensuring timely reporting of financial results.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
- Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
- Generated detailed financial reports for management review, facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Completed tax forms in compliance with legal regulations.
Accounting Specialist
Ledgent
Raleigh, NC
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Contributed to month-end closing procedures by preparing detailed accounts receivable aging reports for management review.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company and clients, fostering positive working relationships while protecting company interests.
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Improved efficiency in reconciling accounts with a consistent track record of meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while handling sensitive financial information.
Financial Analyst - Liability Risk Management
BB&T
Wilson, NC
11.2006 - 06.2018
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Played a key role in annual audits by preparing detailed schedules, supporting documentation, and assisting auditors throughout the process.
- Initiated process improvements that increased the efficiency of budgeting cycles while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize budgets, resulting in improved resource allocation.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Huberts Highschool
Philadelphia 05.2001 -
Skills
Payment Processing
Statement Reconciliation
Vendor Relationship Management
Expense Tracking
Data Entry
Disbursement Control
Statement Review
Quickbooks
Data inputting
Payment Scheduling
Problem Resolution
Financial Reporting
Invoice Processing
Vendor Relations
Account Reconciliation
Process Improvement
GAAP principles
Electronic Payments
Teamwork and Collaboration
Microsoft Office
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Excellent Communication
Complaint resolution
Decision-Making
Self Motivation
Organizational Skills
Accounts Payable
Attention to Detail
Data Entry and 10-Key
Software
Quick Books
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Walker Automotive
06.2022 - Current
Accounting Specialist
Smiths Red and White
01.2021 - 06.2022
Accounting Specialist
Ledgent
03.2019 - 02.2020
Financial Analyst - Liability Risk Management
BB&T
11.2006 - 06.2018
High School Diploma -
Saint Huberts Highschool
05.2001 -