IBM, WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access and Outlook Express, QuickBooks, Sage, ACT 40, PeopleSoft, Great Plains, JD Edwards, Oracle, Lawson, Quattro Pro 50, Yard, Voyager, Freidman, Cidcom, SAP, Elite Peachtree, Solomon and Electric Invoicing, ADP and RPS Payroll Software
Tawandra Coakley
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Healthcomp, LLC
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Cresco Labs
Chicago, IL
05.2017 - 05.2022
- Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
- Entered job costing data from payroll records and supported payroll administration process.
- Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
- Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Input financial data and produced reports using SAP.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ajinomoto Heartland
Chicago, IL
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reorganized accounts payable processes, decreasing supplier payment delays from days to days
- Maintained 90% accuracy
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Handled trade payable documentation by reviewing month-end accruals.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
- Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Brookdale Assisted Living
Chicago, IL
10.2006 - 12.2012
- Audited Bank report to check for and correct billing errors.
- Provided accounts payable expertise to managers and staff members.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies impeding payments.
- Checked W-9 forms for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
- Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Josephinum College Prep
Chicago 08.1981 - 05.1985
Associate of Applied Business - Accounting
Harold Washington
Chicago, IL 05.2001 -
Skills
Accounts Payable Specialist
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Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Healthcomp, LLC
10.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Cresco Labs
05.2017 - 05.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ajinomoto Heartland
08.2013 - 02.2017
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Brookdale Assisted Living
10.2006 - 12.2012
Associate of Applied Business - Accounting
Harold Washington
05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Josephinum College Prep
08.1981 - 05.1985
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