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Tamara Alexander

Murfreesboro,TN

Work Preference

Desired Job Title

Accounts Receivable AnalystAccounts Payable AnalystOffice ManagerAccounts Payable ManagerPayroll Specialist

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Murfreesboro, TNNashville, TN
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

$45000/yr - $200000/yr

Summary

Accounting professional with a strong work ethic and proven ability to complete tasks efficiently. Detail-oriented with extensive management and accounting knowledge. Authorized to work in the US for any employer, demonstrating adaptability and quick learning in new environments. Committed to continuous learning and effectively navigating change to achieve results.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Cummins Business Services
Nashville, TN
05.2017 - Current
  • Managed $2 million - $21 million portfolio with 200+ accounts
  • Utilized appropriate contact methods to resolve unapplied cash issues in customer accounts.
  • Analyzed payment issues to identify root causes, providing customers with research information to enhance portfolio reductions.
  • Follows the appropriate method of escalation for non-responsive customers or complex accounts based on careful account and situation analysis.
  • Effectively utilizes technology, systems and tools to accomplish assigned resolution tasks and goals.
  • Compiled and organized month-end financial reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Participated in accounts receivable improvement projects to streamline processes and enhance performance.
  • Completed tasks to enhance team objectives and improve operational efficiency.

Accounts Payable Analyst

Cummins Business Services
Nashville, TN
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • Resolved complex invoice discrepancies, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
  • Processed invoice administration and set up payments to ensure timely vendor transactions.
  • Answered vendor inquiries and reconciled complex vendor statements to maintain accurate records.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of accounts payable processing error and suggest process improvements.
  • Support month end closing.
  • Prepare analysis of accounts.
  • Facilitated department operations by fulfilling assigned tasks.

Office Manager

Grand Enterprises, LLC
Brentwood, TN
04.2010 - 03.2016
  • Managed office operations and ensured efficient workflow within Grand Enterprises.
  • Managed daily operations of company equipment and personnel to support efficient workflow and service delivery.
  • Processed accounts payables, invoices, and payroll to ensure timely and accurate financial operations.

Accounts Payable Manager

Cummings Signs
Nashville, TN
02.2002 - 04.2010
  • Prepared and processed all accounts payable payments.
  • Oversaw vendor payment and 1099 reporting processes to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Set invoices up for payment, entered and uploaded invoices into accounting system.
  • Ensured accurate and timely payments and GL coding.
  • Reconciled vendor statements, researched and corrected any discrepancies.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to facilitate timely payments and resolve issues.
  • Researched and resolved vendor discrepancies, credit balances and outstanding balances.
  • Audited, verified and posted expense reports and credit card statements.
  • Supported internal and external audits for vendor invoice selections.
  • Reprioritized tasks to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality of accounts payable operations.
  • Assisted finance manager with asset-based lending tasks and reporting.

Payroll Specialist

Cummings Signs
Nashville, TN
10.2002 - 02.2004
  • Ensured compliant, effective and efficient payroll processing and reporting.
  • Executed time and attendance processing and interfaced with payroll.
  • Computed wages and deductions and posted to payroll records.
  • Generated manual checks for special circumstances and employee terminations to ensure timely payment.
  • Set up tax accounts and maintained periodic, quarterly and annual reconciliations.
  • Reviewed proper posting of pay, benefits and deductions to general ledger.
  • Maintained and updated employee records on payroll system by reviewing and entering changes.
  • Prepared and balanced period-end reports, reconciling issued payrolls to general ledger for accurate financial reporting.
  • Upheld confidentiality to maintain employee trust and protect payroll operations.
  • Analyzed, loaded and processed garnishments and child support.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Phoenix
Nashville, TN
03.2026

Skills

  • Accounts receivable systems
  • Accounts payable management
  • Collections strategy
  • Cash application
  • Invoice processing
  • Accounts reconciliation
  • Financial analysis
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Payroll administration
  • Client relationship management
  • Problem resolution
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Self motivation

Timeline

Accounts Receivable Analyst

Cummins Business Services
05.2017 - Current

Accounts Payable Analyst

Cummins Business Services
06.2016 - 05.2017

Office Manager

Grand Enterprises, LLC
04.2010 - 03.2016

Payroll Specialist

Cummings Signs
10.2002 - 02.2004

Accounts Payable Manager

Cummings Signs
02.2002 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Phoenix
Tamara Alexander