Tamara Haley
Accounts Payable Accountant
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Meticulous Accounting and management specialist with advanced AP accounting and Deltek software experience. Successful at keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial recordkeeping. Well-organized, diligent and focused professional.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Chasin Tails II LLC
11.2015 - 03.2023
- Managed and scheduled a diverse team of over 25 employees by coordinating daily restaurant operations
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions accounts payable, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Calculated and reported weekly sales, profit and loss, and labor numbers to company owners.
- Managed ordering, and spending and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
- Verified accurate records and supplies by conducting weekly inventories of food, beverages, and other materials to avoid inefficiencies and surplus.
- Addressed guests' concerns on all internal and social media platforms including email, Yelp, Google, OpenTable, and NPS machines.
- Managed and verified accurate records and supplies by conducting weekly inventories of food, beverages, and other materials to avoid inefficiencies and surplus.
- Onboarded, trained, and coached staff on how to deliver excellent guest service and food and beverage knowledge.
- Conducted weekly L10 meetings with management and owners and quarterly one on one meetings with management and staff.
- Identified team weak points within employee performance and implemented corrective actions or acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost morale and productivity.
- Conducted monthly health and safety process evaluations. Identified and remedied any violations immediately.
- Encouraged feedback from guests to help implement positive changes within the restaurant.
Accounts Payable Accountant
Gryphon Technologies
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Processed vendor and subcontractor PO's and invoices using CostPoint 7, utilizing a 2 and 3-way match system
- Reviewed and processed employee expense reports in Deltek Time & Expense
- Ensured vendor invoices had appropriate approvals and documentation before processing in Costpoint payment system
- Researched A/P-related discrepancies and issues and corresponded with vendor and employees for clarification and resolution
- Maintained and updated subcontractor metrics logs and service desk tickets
- Completed monthly credit card payment processing, logs, and reconciliations
- Processed weekly employee and vendor payments via check and EFT
- Assisted with daily and year-end 1099 and W9 reporting for vendor and subcontractors
- Initiated daily day to day duties which include, paperless filing, file creation, scanning, faxing and Excel functions
- Created, balanced, and maintained prepaid, fixed assets
Accounts Payable Specialist
Strayer University (contract)
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Checked AP inbox daily for all incoming invoices and downloaded for processing
- Uploaded invoices into Concur software system for processing
- Verified, coded and assigned invoices to POC for final coding before payment
- Ensured communication with vendors and employees regarding invoice and payments and discrepancies
- Worked closely with AP manager and supervisor to ensure correct vouchers and processing procedures
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Accounting Assistant
Secure Mission Solutions
10.2010 - 02.2016
- Responsible for eliminating all duplicate vendor and employee payments by 100%
- Solely created, organized and managed all AP files prior to my arrival for the years of 2004 - 2010
- Prepared and organized all AP/AR files for company relocation
- Effectively created process documents to be included in company accounting manuals for all accounts payable and cash receipt processes
- Responsible for coding, obtaining approvals and processing of vendor, subcontractor and employee travel and expense reports for entry into Deltek Costpoint system
- Daily recording of all company cash receipts against open receivables
- Prepared bank deposits and made daily bank runs, ACH disbursements and cut weekly A/P checks
- Collected, reviewed, and imputed W-9's for new vendor creation and 1099 reporting, assisted with year-end 1099 processing
- Created daily and weekly cash reports for accounting management
- Maintained and managed the company's fuel credit card account which included employee setup, card maintenance and monthly reconciliation
- Worked closely with billing and procurement departments to ensure Subcontractor and consultant invoices did not exceed available funding
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
JVS Boston
Boston, MASome College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Simmons College
Boston, MASkills
- Project and Staff Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Team Leadership
- Payment Processing
- GL Reconciliation
- Expense Account Management
- Month-End Reports
- File and Database Management
- Accounts Payable, expense and invoice processing
- Process Improvement Initiatives
Accomplishments
- Business Development: - Established and managed vendor partner relationships on a daily basis.
- Helped to developed new marketing strategy which increased customer base by 20%.
- Grew revenue by 15% in 6 months by collaborating with chefs and trough menu redesigns and cut costs 18%.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Accountant
Gryphon Technologies
04.2017 - 06.2018
Accounts Payable Specialist
Strayer University (contract)
10.2016 - 04.2017
General Manager
Chasin Tails II LLC
11.2015 - 03.2023
Accounting Assistant
Secure Mission Solutions
10.2010 - 02.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting And Finance
JVS Boston
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Simmons College
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