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Sonya y. Gordon

Savannah,GA

Summary

Results-driven accounting and financial operations profession with over 30 years of experience across accounts payable, payroll support, billing, and customer service functions. Known for precision, dependability, and consistently delivering exceptional customer support.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resource Technician

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Savannah, USA
09.2010 - 12.2023
  • Facilitated new hire onboarding and orientation, supporting agency recruiting and participating in job fairs to attract talent.
  • Acted as a liaison between human resources, operations, and payroll systems to maintain accurate employee data and access.
  • Verified employee attendance, hours worked and pay adjustments using Kronos.
  • Coordinated background check applications, ensuring timely processing of drug screenings and fingerprint submissions.
  • Developed and submitted personnel requisitions for vacancies, new hires, rehires, terminations, and employee transfers, streamlining hiring processes.

Accounts Payable Analyst

Tronox Pigment Savannah, INC
Savannah, USA
03.1985 - 05.2009
  • Audited invoices and supported documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness and cost efficiency.
  • Communicated with the purchasing, operations, and management teams to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
  • Supported management in budget preparation, including data gathering and analysis.
  • Prepared financial reports by analyzing account data and identifying trends.

Financial Operations Generalist

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
Savannah, USA
  • Processed financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoices, and requisitions.
  • Monitored departmental budgets and expenditures, identifying and reporting variances.
  • Complied, maintained, and organized financial records and files in accordance with record policies.

Accounts Payable Associate

Tronox Pigment Savannah, INC
Savannah, USA
  • Reconciled and posted petty cash accounts to ensure accurate financial tracking.
  • Managed bi-weekly payroll processing in compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and service issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Generated invoices to facilitate timely accrual and reversal processes.

Education

Accounting Certificate -

Savannah Technical College
Savannah, Georgia
06.1985

Skills

  • Peoplesoft
  • Oracle financial
  • SAP
  • Invoice Auditing
  • Journal Entries
  • Records management
  • Microsoft Office
  • PassPort

Timeline

Human Resource Technician

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
09.2010 - 12.2023

Accounts Payable Analyst

Tronox Pigment Savannah, INC
03.1985 - 05.2009

Financial Operations Generalist

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice

Accounts Payable Associate

Tronox Pigment Savannah, INC

Accounting Certificate -

Savannah Technical College
Sonya y. Gordon