Velvet Sims
Tallulah,LA
Summary
Results-driven professional with proven expertise at Madison Parish School Board. Demonstrates organizational leadership and problem-solving skills by streamlining invoice processing and enhancing vendor relationships. Adept at maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance, contributing to efficient operations and timely payments. Strong communicator with a focus on team collaboration.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable
Madison Parish School Board
Tallulah, LA
07.2022 - Current
- Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
- Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Kept detailed records of accounts payable by creating reports and updating vendor balance sheets.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
- Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
- Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
- Provided support during internal and external audits as necessary.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Data Tech
Madison High SBHC - Madison Parish School District
Tallulah, LA
07.2018 - 07.2022
- Answered incoming phone calls and directed callers to appropriate departments and personnel.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations regarding privacy protection when handling sensitive information.
- Processed every student to be seen.
- Printed out shot records, and maintained a copy of insurance for students.
- Cooperated with staff by calling students to be seen.
- Kept updated records of student demographics for billing purposes.
Sales Tax Assistant
Madison Parish School Board
Tallulah, LA
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Analyzed financial data to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Verified accuracy of all calculations prior to submission of completed forms.
- Finalized and processed paperwork with local, state and federal government authorities.
- Processed amended returns when required due to changes in filing status or additional deductions.
- Conducted research on various aspects of taxation laws and regulations.
- Provided customer service to taxing bodies.
- Processed tax payments.
- Verified sales tax receipts against returns.
- Processed boat sales.
- Made daily deposits.
- Assisted the Sales Tax Administrator with entering sales and use tax reports.
- Kept daily records of payments.
- Registered new businesses.
- Mailed sales and use tax returns.
Media Specialist /Inventory Clerk / School Finance
Madison Parish School Board
Tallulah, Louisiana
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Basic technology, including computer operation, productivity software, and basic network knowledge.
- Prepared audio copies for board members.
- Provided central distribution and accountability of district media resources.
- Assisted with inventory.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records relating to all assets.
- Created a system for maintaining accurate files, records, and other documentation.
- Assisted with the financial records as they related to school finance.
- Kept a monthly record of financial documents from each school.
Accounts Payable
Madison Parish School Board
Tallulah, Louisiana
05.2008 - 09.2013
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely payments.
- Performed bookkeeping duties related to accounts payable and receivable.
- Attended meetings with various departments regarding accounts payable issues.
- Maintained accurate records for all accounts payable invoices.
- Developed policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable processes.
- Entered data into accounting software for accounts payable transactions.
- Processed invoices using accounts payable software system.
- Maintained accounts payable files in an orderly fashion.
- Generated monthly reports on accounts payable and receivable status.
- Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration (currently Pursuing) - Organizational Leadership And Development
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12-2027
MBA - Business Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01-2023
BBA - Human Resource Management
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL01-2022
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Louisiana School Business Specialist - 2015
- Certified Louisiana School Business Specialist - 2023
- Accounts Payable - 2023
Louisiana Association of School Business Officials
- Member since 2008
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable
Madison Parish School Board
07.2022 - Current
Data Tech
Madison High SBHC - Madison Parish School District
07.2018 - 07.2022
Sales Tax Assistant
Madison Parish School Board
03.2015 - 07.2018
Media Specialist /Inventory Clerk / School Finance
Madison Parish School Board
09.2013 - 03.2015
Accounts Payable
Madison Parish School Board
05.2008 - 09.2013
Doctor of Business Administration (currently Pursuing) - Organizational Leadership And Development
Capella University
MBA - Business Management
American InterContinental University
BBA - Human Resource Management
American InterContinental University
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