Tamika Houston

Finance/Procurement

White House,TN

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Procurement Specialist

Dollar General Corporation

07.2019 - 01.2025

Track and process all capital and expense invoices for telecommunications with a high level of accuracy
Coordinate with internal departments to resolve billing issues and reconcile expenses
Update tracking systems to reflect job status
Assist with developing annual budgets and preparing accruals
Oversee general ledgers of 15,000 field stores that includes debits, credits, budgeting and invoices
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Worked across all Distribution Centers ensuring they were PO Backed Compliant
Created and executed purchase orders through Coupa

Workflow Coordinator

Mitsui & Co. LTD

08.2013 - 09.2017

Fulfilled customer requests by creating relevant workflow based on documents submitted from the Logistics Team or Business Department
Purchase Realize Workflow-to stock in inventory
Sales Realize Workflow-to stock out of inventory and invoice the customer
B2B Realize Workflow - to stock in, stock out and Invoice the customer
Payment Instruction Workflow-to set up payments to vendor in a timely fashion
Charge Instruction-to set up payments to truckers, brokers, and steamship, etc
Inventory Adjustment-from in transit account to actual storage location
Verified processing requests received from TSC Logistics Team and Business Department
Ensured that information provided was complete and accurate to proceed with processing
Resolved problems by clarifying issues, researching, and escalating unresolved issues
Kept customers informed of status of process as needed and provided timely response to inquiries and record discrepancies found when verifying requests
Followed workflow creation and submission procedures outlined in the TSC Standard Operating Procedure Manual
Verified the following points and others that were outlined in the SOP: vendor name; description of goods, quantity, and UOM; purchase price and payment terms; determination of correct due date; incoterms; and contract status
Assisted with problems that may have arisen with workflow by researching, locating and providing information
Worked closely with other TSC Teams to solve problems
Maintained a high level of customer service
Participated in projects as requested by manager
Enhanced organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Developed an excellent and trusting relationship with the Business Departments

Accounts Payable Specialist

Ceres

03.2012 - 08.2013

Received and reviewed purchase orders, check requests, invoices, and other related documents for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements
Matched or verified original invoices and requests for payment, determining appropriate payment schedules and amounts, and making modifications as necessary
Coded, verified, and electronically entered accounts payable data into ledgers
Ensured timely and accurate invoice processing
Maintained a high processing rate with low errors
Drew, verified, and posted payment checks to appropriate vendor
Followed up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts, maintained vendor files, and served as contact between departments and vendors in inquiry and problem resolution
Maintained logs, entered balance account data, and generated statistical summary reports as required

Reimbursement Specialist

Allsource PPS, E.I. DuPont DeNemours & Company

01.2010 - 03.2012

Executed timely receipt of all claim documentation
Identified and resolved claim issues with customer to ensure expedient reimbursement
Conducted periodic audits of customer receipts to expense reports for accuracy
Coordinated pickup of completed claim documentation with outside vendor