ROBERT P. RICHARDS
Chattanooga
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at GPR Hospitality LLC, adept in accounts payable software and excelling in relationship building. Leveraged critical thinking to resolve vendor discrepancies and streamline payment processes. Demonstrated leadership at Five Guys by optimizing operations and mentoring staff, enhancing both efficiency and team capabilities. Diversified background. Able to adapt to different opportunities and experiences. Seasoned Senior Accounts Payable Accountant with a solid background in managing full-cycle accounts payable processes. Demonstrates strong skills in vendor management, invoice processing, and reconciliation. Known for streamlining accounting procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy. Significant contributions include implementing cost-saving initiatives and improving internal controls in previous roles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable
GPR Hospitality LLC
Chattanooga
02.2021 - Current
- Resolved discrepancies between vendor statements and internal records, including researching payment issues
- Managed relationships with vendors to ensure timely payments and resolve any disputes or discrepancies
- Processed and reconciled vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding invoice statuses
- Paid invoices
- Monitored cash flow on a daily basis ensuring sufficient funds available for payment obligations
- Reconciled bank statements using online banking tools to verify deposits and payments made by the company
- Verified invoices for proper receiving approval, purchasing authority and appropriate supporting documentation
- Operated computers programmed with accounting software to record, store, and analyzed information
- Received, record and bank cash, checks, and vouchers
- Reconciled records of bank transactions
General Manager
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Chattanooga
10.2011 - 02.2021
- Ran the everyday operations of running a restaurant
- Recruited team members to maintain adequate staffing levels
- Provided coaching and mentoring support for employees at all levels of the organization
- Monitored store performance and identified opportunities for improvement
- Handling confidential materials
- Creative problem solving
Teacher
Rossville Middle School
Rossville
01.2007 - 10.2010
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment
- Motivated and engaged students, developing skills and knowledge for academic foundation
- Developed and maintained classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Taught eighth-grade mathematics
- Coached volleyball, basketball, football, and softball
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development
- Developed strategies to effectively manage classroom behavior, promote positive learning environment and ensure student safety
Education
Masters of Education - Math- Middle School
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, US12.2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Marketing
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN, US05.1992
Skills
- Accounts payable software
- Bank reconciliation
- Inventory
- Sales
- Cooking
- Staffing
- Invoice processing
- Sales tracking
- Petty cash management
- Data entry
- Problem resolution
- Payroll processing
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Bill payment and recordkeeping
- Cash management
- Relationship building
- Proactive and Self-motivated
- Excel, Word, Power Point
- Vendor management
- Payment processing
- Cash flow monitoring
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Inventory control
Certification
- ServSafe Food Certified
- Teachers License
References
References available upon request.
Affiliations
- Father of 3 (son and twin daughters)
- Fly-fishing, bass fishing, hiking
- Pet rescuer (dog and cat)
- coach- basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, football
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable
GPR Hospitality LLC
02.2021 - Current
General Manager
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
10.2011 - 02.2021
Teacher
Rossville Middle School
01.2007 - 10.2010
Masters of Education - Math- Middle School
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Marketing
University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
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