Rita Nealy
Tampa,FL
Summary
Professional in finance with strong background in managing invoices, reconciling statements, and maintaining accurate financial records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and fostering team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Skilled in using accounting software, processing payments, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Proven ability to meet deadlines and contribute positively to dynamic work environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
MOPAC
Marietta, GA
08.2021 - 02.2026
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently, ensuring timely payments and adherence to company policies.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions, maintaining accurate financial records for audit purposes.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve discrepancies, fostering positive relationships and enhancing service quality.
- Monitored payment schedules, optimizing cash flow management and supporting budgeting efforts.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Accounts Payable Clerk
H.J. Russell & Company
Atlanta, GA
01.2000 - 06.2020
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
- Increased accuracy in expense reporting by thoroughly reviewing submitted claims and verifying supporting documentation.
- Streamlined vendor payments, ensuring timely financial operations by accurately scheduling and executing payments.
- Enhanced efficiency in invoice processing by meticulously reviewing and matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
- Strengthened internal controls, conducted periodic reviews of accounts payable transactions for compliance.
- Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to successful audits by organizing and filing all accounts payable documents.
- Optimized cash flow management with strategic scheduling of payments to vendors.
- Reduced environmental impact by transitioning to paperless accounts payable process.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brandon Sr. High School
Brandon, FL06-1978
Skills
- Data entry
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- Vendor invoice processing
- Bill payment
- Statement review
- New hire training
- Professionalism and ethics
- Payment scheduling
- Purchase order management
- Payment verification
- Vendor relationship management
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
MOPAC
08.2021 - 02.2026
Accounts Payable Clerk
H.J. Russell & Company
01.2000 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Brandon Sr. High School