Stephanie Dazee
Houma,LA
Summary
Accounts payable and purchasing clerk with hands-on experience processing invoices, issuing purchase orders, and coordinating vendor follow-up across multiple operations. Verifies document accuracy using Sage and Excel while maintaining current vendor and payment records. Supports payment controls audits and month-end close activities through reliable bookkeeping and reconciliation support.
Overview
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1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable/ Purchasing Clerk
Allstream Services and Rental LLC
Houma, Louisiana
01.2025 - Current
- Processed invoices and payments according to company policies and procedures.
- Supported accounts payable processing and purchase order issuance for 2 companies.
- Assisted with vendor invoice processing for service and rental operations.
- Matched purchase orders, receipts, and billing documents to strengthen payment control.
- Reviewed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests, and related accounts payable documents for processing.
- Reconciled open purchase orders to keep balances current.
- Verified invoice receipt and order documentation accuracy to support clean processing.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy before forwarding payment documents.
- Maintained invoice and backup-document files to keep records organized.
- Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Processed high-volume invoices with minimal supervision.
- Tracked open purchase orders with suppliers to support timely delivery.
- Verified received items against ordered items for order accuracy.
- Responded quickly to billing questions from branch staff.
- Resolved accounts payable questions for internal team members, management, and vendors.
- Prepared weekly credit card and inventory purchase reports.
- Assisted with month-end close tasks to keep accounting work on schedule.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records current.
- Developed accounts payable processes and procedures to streamline workflow.
- Organized purchasing records and contract files for audit support.
- Kept purchase orders and supplier communication aligned with purchasing operations.
- Worked closely with department personnel to support accurate and timely billing.
- Research vendor questions about invoice status and payment issues, then provided responses.
- Handled sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Provided audit support for internal and external reviews.
- Prepared purchase orders to match specified requirements.
- Entered procurement data into purchasing records and internal tracking systems.
- Prepared purchase orders in line with established policies and procedures.
- Maintained alignment of purchasing activities with established company guidelines. with company policies.
- Shared purchase order details with accounts payable team during invoice processing.
- Entered procurement data into purchasing records and internal tracking systems.
- Prepared purchase orders in line with established policies and procedures.
Bookkeeper
Redfish Rentals, Inc.
Houma, LA
01.2019 - 04.2025
- Managed bookkeeping across 3 locations in Houma, Fourchon, and Orange, TX.
- Processed accounts payable for maintenance, utilities, and office expenses, ensuring timely vendor payments.
- Managed accounts payable activity.
- Handled accounts receivable activity.
- Completed month-end closing activities.
- Completed check runs.
- Tracked store manager expenses to maintain budget compliance and improve financial oversight.
- Verified receipts and supporting documents to maintain accurate bookkeeping records.
- Met deadlines with consistent attention to detail.
- Used math skills to calculate totals, verify figures, and resolve issues with physical and digital files.
- Protected sensitive financial information with confidentiality and integrity.
- Supported audits throughout the year.
- Managed cash handling to ensure accurate financial operations. and prepared banking deposits.
- Entered deposits, credit card charges, and sales entries to support cash management.
- Applied strong organizational and data entry skills.
- Resolved customer account issues through effective service.
- Responded to phone inquiries to deliver prompt assistance.
- Used Word, Excel, Sage, and Point of Rental (POR).
Inside sales
Doylco
Houma, LA
11.2012 - 06.2018
- Supported sales efforts and product promotion.
- Facilitated effective communication between customers and vendors to strengthen relationships.
- Managed purchasing tasks and processed orders to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Provided customer service and issue resolution.
- Handled incoming phone inquiries efficiently.
- Produced engraving and vinyl sign work.
- Used Peachtree, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email, and fax systems.
Contract - Emergency Response
Swift International
Houma, LA
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Managed demobilization process and maintained chain of custody for all electronic devices leaving MC252 oil spill site.
- Coordinated with Human Resources to facilitate smooth demobilization of personnel from MC252 oil spill.
- Collected and compiled reports from sites for BP incident commander to inform decision-making.
- Prepared PowerPoint presentations and scribe notes for daily incident commander meetings with operations, wildlife resources, and Coast Guard managers.
- Completed FEMA independent study courses: ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-00245.a, IS-00700.a, IS-00800.b, and IS-00807.
- IS-00245.a- Intro to Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS)
- IS-00700.a -National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- IS-00800.b -National Response Framework, An Introduction
- IS-00807-Emergency Support Function (ESF) #7 Logistics Management and Resource Support
Manager
Rick's Cajun Café (Bar & Grill)
Houma, LA
04.2007 - 07.2009
- Managed daily operations for Rick's Cajun Café Bar and Grill service, overseeing staff and workflow to maintain operational efficiency.
- Supervised dining room, bar, and kitchen staff during peak shifts to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.
- Trained new hires on Cajun café service standards and procedures.
- Trained employees on various job roles to enhance team flexibility.
- Provided leadership during organizational change and crisis situations.
- Resolved guest concerns and service issues professionally, enhancing customer experience and loyalty.
- Monitored food safety, sanitation, and liquor compliance requirements.
- Coordinated inventory ordering for kitchen, bar, and dining supplies.
- Placed weekly inventory orders.
- Managed payroll and staff scheduling.
- Supported HR tasks, including interviewing and hiring processes.
- Supported daily opening and closing operations for café, bar, and grill service.
- Led closing procedures and cash reconciliation for restaurant operations.
- Processed cash deposits for daily financial transactions. and check writing.
- Provided customer service support to enhance guest satisfaction..
- Reason for leaving: location closed.
H/R Receptionist- 2003-2004 -Estimating Assistant 2004-2007
Gulf Island Fabricators
Southport - Houma, LA
02.2003 - 04.2007
- - Answered switchboard calls, screened applicants, scheduled appointments, and handled filing and data entry.
- - Assisted HR with assigned tasks.
- - Supported receptionist duties after promotion to estimating assistant.
- - Prepared bid packages for offshore projects by reviewing customer specifications and developing cost estimates.
- - Assisted with light purchasing, end-of-job manuals, MSA documents, payroll backup, Excel spreadsheets, PDF files, Word documents, email, blueprints, and drawing packets for project managers.
- - Utilized computer skills to manage data entry, create Excel spreadsheets, and generate PDF files.
- - Compiled Excel spreadsheets and organized blueprint drawing packets to support project managers.
- Compiled Excel spreadsheets and organized blueprint drawing packets to support project managers.
- Reason for leaving: Oilfield Slowed down Laid off.
General Manager
Goody's Family Clothing Department Store
Houma, LA
03.2001 - 02.2003
- Oversaw opening and closing duties for 35,000 sq ft department store.
- Handled daily business operations, including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and sales.
- Managed a staff of 100 after opening employees' core staff of 40.
- Led large-scale recruitment efforts to secure a fully staffed team for grand opening.
- Coordinated sales floor merchandising and inventory control to optimize product availability and presentation.
- Executed floor moves and organized merchandising to enhance product visibility.
- Trained staff on customer service standards and store policies.
- Supervised associate schedules and payroll processing.
- Created and managed weekly staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage
- Monitored cash handling, deposits, and register accuracy.
- Maintained safety, cleanliness, and compliance standards.
- Developed and enforced loss prevention strategies to safeguard inventory and reduce theft.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly while supporting high service standards.
- Built positive work environment through team-building activities across departments.
- Held Team Lead meetings for department heads weekly.
- Attended internal Management Training sessions.
- Reason for leaving: Took a M-F job to be home more for my daughter.
Education
Associate in Associates of Arts -
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA04-1995
High school or equivalent - General Studies
San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts
San Diego, CA06-1993
Skills
- QuickBooks and Sage accounting
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Bookkeeping and banking
- Loss prevention strategies
- Human resources management
- Inside sales techniques
- Office and store management
- Merchandising expertise
- Personal assistant skills
- Purchase order processing
- Invoice reconciliation
- Purchase requisitions
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality standards
- Time management
- Sage accounting
- Purchase requisitions
- Tenacious
- Eye for detail
- Confidentiality standards
- Time management
Personal Information
Title: Bookkeeper - Redfish Rentals
Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute - Independent Study Course
- October 2010 to Present
- FEMA
- IS-100 Incident Command System
- IS-200 ICS Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- IS-245 Defense Priorities and Allocation Systems
- IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- IS-807 Emergency Support Function, Logistics and Resource Support
- IS-800 National Response Framework
- Certificates available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable/ Purchasing Clerk
Allstream Services and Rental LLC
01.2025 - Current
Bookkeeper
Redfish Rentals, Inc.
01.2019 - 04.2025
Inside sales
Doylco
11.2012 - 06.2018
Contract - Emergency Response
Swift International
05.2010 - 12.2010
Manager
Rick's Cajun Café (Bar & Grill)
04.2007 - 07.2009
H/R Receptionist- 2003-2004 -Estimating Assistant 2004-2007
Gulf Island Fabricators
02.2003 - 04.2007
General Manager
Goody's Family Clothing Department Store
03.2001 - 02.2003
Associate in Associates of Arts -
San Diego Mesa College
High school or equivalent - General Studies
San Diego School of Creative & Performing Arts