Tamara Lewis
Accounting
McDonough,GA
Summary
With 15+ years of experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, I am a detail-oriented and results-driven accounting professional. Expertise in executing tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. Excels at organizing and prioritizing requirements to meet deadlines and maintain financial controls. Consistently delivers superior performance, whether working autonomously or as part of a team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant
GEORGIA CROWN DISTRIBUTION CENTER
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Processed a high volume of vendor invoices weekly for multiple departments, ensuring timely and accurate payments while adhering to company policies
- Matched purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices using a 3-way match process to ensure accuracy before payment processing
- Managed vendor relations, responding to inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong communication to support smooth operations
- Performed monthly reconciliations of AP sub-ledger to the general ledger, contributing to accurate financial reporting and audit readiness
- Handled weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers, ensuring all payments met deadlines and internal approval requirements
- Maintained up-to-date vendor records, W-9s, and payment terms in the accounting system
- Assisted in month-end and year-end closing procedures by preparing journal entries and reconciling AP balances
- Supported internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and explaining AP processes and controls
- Monitored and reported on aged payables, working closely with management to address any outstanding issues
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
MCDONOUGH METHODIST ACADEMY
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained accurate financial records including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and monthly bank reconciliations
- Processed tuition payments, tracked student accounts, and followed up on delinquent balances
- Prepared and submitted monthly financial reports to the board and assisted with annual budget planning
- Managed front office operations, including staff scheduling, supply ordering, and communication with parents and vendors
- Implemented and maintained filing systems for financial and administrative records in compliance with organizational policies
- Collaborated with school leadership to streamline administrative processes and support school-wide initiatives
- Greeted and offered general support to parents and students and other vendors who visited the school
- Maintaining the office processes and procedures, including scheduling and processing correspondence and paperwork and managing payroll
- Providing support to staff and responding to their queries related to school challenges
Claims Adjuster
GEICO
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Reviewed new files to determine current status of injury claim and to develop a plan of action
- Answered questions posed by insured, attorneys and medical representatives
- Followed up with the insured individuals regarding premium and deductibles payments
- Maintained contact with claimants and attorneys to determine treatment and status
- Substantiated legitimate claims and denied unjustified claims
- Evaluated insurance policies and analyzed damages to determine coverage
- Collaborated with the claims department and industry anti-fraud organizations to resolve claims
Senior Premium Analyst
HUB INTERNATIONAL NORTHEAST
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Prioritized a variety of duties and workloads to meet productivity and quality goals
- Developed a step-by-step instruction manual for Account Executives to look-up common information
- Hired and trained incoming staff members, managed schedules
- Evaluated the status of accounts sent for legal collection and determined additional accounts to be escalated
- Partnered with the collection agency to determine any next steps needed during the collection process
- Collaborated with a variety of cross-functional team members, including Account Executives, to ensure clients’ needs were met and superior customer service was delivered
- Earned a promotion to Senior Premium Analyst after taking over a large acquisition, working beyond normal hours to ensure all project aspects met objectives and aligned with project guidelines
Direct Bill Premium Analyst
HUB INTERNATIONAL NORTHEAST
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Reconciled Direct Bill statements, verified accuracy of billing data, and resolved discrepancies
- Retained records, invoices, and supporting documents to review for future questions
- Matched commission statements to cash receipts, researched Direct Bill suspense items, and followed-up on delinquent activity requests to assist in resolutions
- Effectively cleared the books by 70% and built rapport with the Account Executives so they felt comfortable with the recovery process and were able to have any questions answered
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science and Psychology
New York Institute of Technology
Certificate of Continuing Education - Collecting Accounts Receivable
Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center
Skills
- Journal entries
- Bank reconciliation
- Credit card reconciliation
- Payment scheduling
- Invoice processing
- Month-end closing
- Account reconciliation
- Statement reconciliation
- Bookkeeping and reconciliation
- Excellent communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Reduced invoice processing time by 30% by streamline the approval workflow and introducing batch runs.
- Processed over 500 invoices per month with 98% accuracy, ensuring vendors were paid on time and within terms.
- Recovered over $75,000 in outstanding receivables by proactively contacting clients and negotiating payment plans.
- Maintained a 95%+ ontime collection rate over 12 consecutive months.
- Trained and mentored two junior staff in AP/AR processes, improving department efficiency.
Timeline
Accounts Payable (AP) Accountant
GEORGIA CROWN DISTRIBUTION CENTER
08.2024 - 04.2025
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
MCDONOUGH METHODIST ACADEMY
01.2022 - 01.2024
Claims Adjuster
GEICO
01.2020 - 01.2021
Senior Premium Analyst
HUB INTERNATIONAL NORTHEAST
01.2005 - 01.2019
Direct Bill Premium Analyst
HUB INTERNATIONAL NORTHEAST
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science and Psychology
New York Institute of Technology
Certificate of Continuing Education - Collecting Accounts Receivable
Rockhurst University Continuing Education Center
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
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