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Vanessa Sessoms

Autryville,NC

Summary

Orderly and committed administrative assistant offering solid skills in customer relations and resilience to handle challenges of fast-paced environments. Bringing detail-oriented and decisive nature with sound judgment, good multitasking abilities and self-motivated nature. Comfortable working alone or with teams to accomplish on-time and accurate clerical tasks.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant/Account Executive - Payables and Receivables

Jackson Farming
Autryville, North Carolina
06.2024 - Current
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
  • Managed database systems containing customer contact information.

Accounts Payable Analyst

Dubose National Energy Services
Clinton, North Carolina
02.2021 - 06.2024
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved controls over vendor payments.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions including purchase orders, invoices, credit memos.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciliations and accruals.
  • Managed the entire cycle of Accounts Payable process from invoice entry through payment posting.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with vendors by providing prompt resolution of invoice issues.

Merchandising Specialist

Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
Clinton, North Carolina
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Ensured compliance with corporate policies related to merchandising operations.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding quickly to inquiries or complaints.
  • Reviewed competitor's pricing data regularly to stay ahead of the competition.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, purchases, receipts, returns.
  • Collaborated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of merchandise orders.

Accounting Assistant

Dubose National Energy Services
Clinton, North Carolina
11.2002 - 01.2006
  • Assisted with accounts receivable activities such as invoicing, collections, and deposits.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements and reports.
  • Maintained the general ledger system to ensure accurate recording of all transactions.
  • Performed account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and resolve issues.
  • Processed journal entries for accruals, amortization and other adjustments.

Education

Sampson Community College
Clinton

Skills

  • Accounts payable
  • Invoice processing
  • Data management
  • Document organization
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking efficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Database entry
  • Computer skills
  • Data collection
  • Customer and client relations

Timeline

Administrative Assistant/Account Executive - Payables and Receivables

Jackson Farming
06.2024 - Current

Accounts Payable Analyst

Dubose National Energy Services
02.2021 - 06.2024

Merchandising Specialist

Anderson Merchandisers, LLC
10.2019 - 02.2021

Accounting Assistant

Dubose National Energy Services
11.2002 - 01.2006

Sampson Community College