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Sarah G. Barnett

Trussville,AL

Summary

Skilled accounts payable professional with more than 7 years of related experience. Knowledgeable about expense tracking, report preparation and records management. Familiar with GAAP standards and general ledger accounting procedures. Quality-driven analyst with proven record of excellent job performance. Manages projects at each stage with diligent and attentive approach, carefully checking details, and testing assumptions. Skilled in training junior personnel in principles and practices. Focused Accounting professional with 7 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports with Excel. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs. Analytical Accounts Payable Clerk with sensible money management and bookkeeping skills. Detailed executor of comprehensive audits, identifying discrepancies to maximize profits and promote business growth. Attentive supervisor of numerous vendor accounts with specificity and adherence to organizational regulations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

Imperial Trading
Birmingham , AL
12.2022 - Current
  • Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Managed invoices for new materials and parts.
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Streamlined productivity by decreasing time-wasting tasks and helping supervisors.
  • Stayed on top of applicable federal and state requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
  • Reorganized accounts payable processes, decreasing supplier payment delays from 30 to 5 days.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.

Owner

Crystal Market
Birmingham , AL
03.2017 - 12.2022
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

Manager

Moe’s BBQ
Trussville, AL
04.2012 - 03.2017
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Applied customer feedback to develop process improvements and support long-term business needs.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aaron's Sales and Lease
Birmingham , AL
08.2010 - 04.2013
  • Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
  • Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
  • Prevented impending loss and increased profitability by enforcing scheduled collection campaigns, consistently achieving targeted recovery rate.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates.

Teller II

Regions Financial Corp.
Birmingham , AL
10.2007 - 08.2010
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Received loan and utility payments, sending funds to correct destinations.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.

Education

Clay Chalkville High School
Clay, Al
05.2004

Skills

  • Transaction Reviewing
  • Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
  • Tax Software
  • Payroll Processing
  • IBM Notes
  • Invoice Processing
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Petty Cash Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Data Entry and 10-Key
  • Process Improvement
  • General Ledger Posting
  • Vendor Engagement
  • Time Management
  • Resolving Discrepancies
  • Accounting Systems and Software

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

Imperial Trading
12.2022 - Current

Owner

Crystal Market
03.2017 - 12.2022

Manager

Moe’s BBQ
04.2012 - 03.2017

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Aaron's Sales and Lease
08.2010 - 04.2013

Teller II

Regions Financial Corp.
10.2007 - 08.2010

Clay Chalkville High School
Sarah G. Barnett