Tara Grant
Kismet
Summary
Seasoned Accounting Professional with over 10 years in accounts payable and financial record management. Specializes in invoice coding, payment processing, and vendor reconciliation, effectively managing high transaction volumes while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and expertise in various accounting software.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Clerk, Corporate Compliance& Civil Rights Officer
Meade District Hospital
Meade
04.2023 - Current
- Processed invoices and financial transactions, including coding and payment processing, within accounting system to ensure timely payments.
- Entered financial data and maintained accurate records for accounts payable and receivable, supporting financial integrity.
- Performed vendor reconciliation and investigated discrepancies, ensuring accurate vendor balances and fostering strong vendor relationships.
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements to verify account balances.
- Maintain and verify general ledger entries and financial transactions.
- Ensure compliance with hospital accounting policies and financial procedures.
- Assist with financial reporting, documentation, and internal audits.
Bookkeeper
Seward County Landfill & Waste Management Services
Liberal
04.2012 - 03.2023
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable including invoice coding, invoice processing, and payment processing.
- Processed vendor invoices and verified documentation before payment approval.
- Maintained vendor records and reconciled accounts to ensure accurate balances and timely payments.
- Reconciled bank accounts, credit cards, and lines of credit, investigating discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
- Maintained general ledger entries and recorded daily financial transactions.
- Maintained organized financial records to ensure audit-ready documentation.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for County Treasurer, highlighting key variances and trends.
- Monitored outstanding balances and resolved billing issues with vendors and customers.
- Assisted with payroll processing by reviewing timekeeping records for accuracy.
Office Manager
Allied Warranty
Houston
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Managed office financial operations, ensuring timely resolution of billing inquiries and accurate payment processing.
- Resolved customer billing questions and payment discrepancies.
- Maintained CRM and company databases, supporting accurate financial reporting and effective customer relationship management.
- Coordinated vendor purchases and monitored office supply budgets to align with operational needs.
- Assisted leadership with reporting, scheduling, and operational projects.
Data Processing Supervisor
Tier One Warranty
Houston
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Supervised daily operations for 13-person team, enhancing data processing and customer service efficiency.
- Ensured accurate entry of financial and customer data into systems, supporting data integrity and operational effectiveness.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of financial records and personal information.
- Resolved escalated customer and billing concerns, improving customer satisfaction and retention.
Education
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate -
Purdue University Global
11-2024
Associate of Science - Banking Management
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS12-1993
Skills
- Accounts payable processing
- Invoice verification
- Payment processing
- Bank reconciliations
- Account reconciliation
- Vendor account management
- General ledger entries
- Financial record maintenance
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks proficiency
- Spreadsheet reporting
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Clerk, Corporate Compliance& Civil Rights Officer
Meade District Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Bookkeeper
Seward County Landfill & Waste Management Services
04.2012 - 03.2023
Office Manager
Allied Warranty
03.2010 - 03.2012
Data Processing Supervisor
Tier One Warranty
01.2008 - 03.2010
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate -
Purdue University Global
Associate of Science - Banking Management
Seward County Community College