TAMERA ALLEN
Junior Accountant/ AP Specialist
Millbrook,AL
Summary
Versatile Jr Accountant/AP Specialist with a high degree of professionalism and strong problem resolution capabilities with an emphasis on great customer service. Processing PO, BOR’s and check request in accordance with CAP’s financial reporting according to GAAP and the OI . Strong inter-company relationships with emphasis on one CAP one Team. I have many years of experience in audit preparation and reporting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Accountant/AP Specialist
Civil Air Patrol NHQ
Montgomery , AL
06.2017 - Current
- Processed Po’s, BOR’s check request in accordance to the OI. Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency according to GAAP. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to maintain financial accuracy and compliance. Offered advice and direction to help co workers better understand financial processes.Created and organized financial digital records. Implemented and maintained internal controls and accounting procedures.Collaborated with accounting supervisor to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
187th FW Key Spouse
Spouse Volunteer
01.2014 - 05.2018
- 187th FW － Montgomery, AL The Key Spouse Program is an official unit/family program designed to enhance readiness and establish a sense of Air Force community. As a volunteer I established and maintained contact with all unit families, incoming unit families, and deployed members families. Tracked and reported trends that affect family readiness—“big picture” snapshot.
Accounting Assistant I/Accounts Payable Resolver
Southern Company
Birmingham, AL
01.2007 - 09.2010
- Resolved Accounts Payable issues for Gulf Power in a high volume-environment. Resolved keying issues, problems with shipping and or receiving to ensure payments are made within the agreed terms. Fixed GL entries , tax issues and assets based on State & Federal compliance. Supervised personnel on a day to day basis while collaborating with the Accountant Analysis. Dealt directly with the vendor and the project managers via phone,e-mail and in person while providing excellent customer service and paying special attention to company policies and procedures. Participated in the testing and the live roll out of Maxio to give input on procedures and systems functionally on the system that SoCo now uses.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Fleet Pride
Birmingham, AL
01.2005 - 08.2007
- High volume data entry in a timely manner to ensure payments are within the agreed terms.
- Matching invoices to purchase orders.Providing great customer service when dealing with vendors and store chains of FleetPride within the US.
- Completed yearly audit of inventory items in the warehouse.
Finance Assistant/Office Clerk
Golden Flake Snack Food
Birmingham, AL
01.2001 - 09.2005
- Preformed duties of accounts payable and receivables. Processed, prepared and printed accounts payable checks and filed.Handled petty cash for company Executives. Processed employee garnishments & child support deductions in accordance with State policy and procedures while working with HR and payroll. Preformed monthly & yearly inventory audits of raw goods, materials and Fleet of Semi-trucks , delivery trucks & company vehicles. Filled in as Front Desk/switchboard operator daily for breaks, lunch as well as sick days.
Accounts Payable Clerk/Front Desk Receptionist
Buco Building Constructors
Birmingham, AL
01.2000 - 03.2001
- Performed Accounts payable duties. Coded invoices based on fixed assets and Building materials. Matched invoices to purchase orders and processed invoices for payment. Processed paper work for bids and contracts.Issued purchase orders. Answered phone ,greeted guest in the reception area and helped with other front desk duty task.Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
Customer Service/ Debt Management
Town And Country Acceptance
Birmingham, AL
01.1999 - 10.2000
- Provided excellent customer service In a high stress environment. Helped new clients understand the contract while supporting them with their debt consolidation needs.Ultimately getting clients out of debt and improving their credit scores.
Skills
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Timeline
Junior Accountant/AP Specialist
Civil Air Patrol NHQ
06.2017 - Current
187th FW Key Spouse
Spouse Volunteer
01.2014 - 05.2018
Accounting Assistant I/Accounts Payable Resolver
Southern Company
01.2007 - 09.2010
Accounts Payable Specialist
Fleet Pride
01.2005 - 08.2007
Finance Assistant/Office Clerk
Golden Flake Snack Food
01.2001 - 09.2005
Accounts Payable Clerk/Front Desk Receptionist
Buco Building Constructors
01.2000 - 03.2001
Customer Service/ Debt Management
Town And Country Acceptance
01.1999 - 10.2000
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