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Yvonne Dickson

Yvonne Dickson

Red Oak,TX

Summary

Highly skilled Staff Accountant with a solid background in financial reporting, auditing, and tax preparation. Demonstrated strengths include strong analytical thinking, efficient problem-solving skills and comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles. Committed to improving efficiency and accuracy by streamlining financial procedures and implementing strategic changes in previous roles.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Company Payables Staff Accountant

USI INSURANCE SERVICES
12.2020 - 06.2025
  • Reviewed and processed premium amounts payable to carriers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Executed 'Account Current' payments under strict deadlines.
  • Prepared quarterly and annual surplus lines tax filings to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Completed month-end reconciliations for carrier payables, investigating discrepancies.
  • Processed returned premium checks efficiently to maintain positive relationships with carriers.
  • Assisted insurers in resolving outstanding balances through thorough reconciliations.
  • Prepared monthly financial statements aligned with accounting standards.
  • Participated in special projects as needed to support team objectives.

Service Administrator/Dispatcher

BCJ Mechanical Service Company
09.2018 - 01.2019
  • Coordinate with HVAC supervisor, customers, President & drivers on all daily service calls
  • Coordinate with HVAC supervisor, customers, President & drivers on all install jobs
  • Track vehicles daily to ensure accuracy and promptness for all customers
  • Dispatch techs when oil change or inspection on vehicles were due
  • Order equipment and track for all HVAC install jobs
  • Input time for all HVAC techs daily according to tracking and work orders
  • Verify timesheets match with all HVAC tech work orders
  • Input job information into an excel spreadsheets to track profitability or loss
  • Input lead information into an excel spreadsheet to track lead bonuses

Accounts Payable

BCJ Mechanical Service Company
DeSoto, Texas
10.2016 - 01.2019
  • Issued checks to technicians and employees while managing check and debit logs.
  • Created purchase orders for over 35 technicians daily, consolidating them with receipts.
  • Maintained updated accounts payable vendor records and ensured compliance with insurance certificates.
  • Processed monthly payables for utilities, purchase orders, credit cards, and cash disbursements.
  • Reviewed all payables, addressing discrepancies and missing receipts as needed.
  • Generated checks for payables and communicated effectively with vendors.
  • Maintained organized accounts payable files for both paid and unpaid transactions.
  • Assisted in booking service calls while answering phone inquiries.

Accounts Payable Administrator

Hilltop Holdings
11.2013 - 05.2016
  • Balance daily reports (open voucher, general ledger, and reconciliation)
  • Receive and review all invoices for payment
  • Code each invoice with the correct cost code and general ledger code
  • Accurately scan each document and send for approval if need be
  • Process invoices that are pre-approved
  • Twice a week run checks, balance check register and print checks
  • End of the month run checks for brokers and correspondents
  • Input data on all large bills into a spreadsheet and balance
  • Balance and reconcile corporate credit cards
  • Maintain all files, including, digital and hard copy

Accounts Payable Administrator

Combs Produce
10.2009 - 04.2011
  • Process invoices daily for incoming produce
  • Input all data for files ready to be paid
  • Maintain files for Buyers such as keep up with paperwork and spreadsheets
  • Run and balance reports weekly as well as monthly
  • Cut checks weekly for all invoices due within pay terms
  • Mail and or Fed Ex checks to appropriate location

Payroll Administrator

Pacer Transportation
08.2003 - 08.2008
  • Receive and process incoming paperwork from drivers and brokers
  • Completing process of Settlements (payroll) to assure payment to all Drivers/brokers
  • Balance general ledger and liability reports.
  • Process and distribute daily activity reports throughout company
  • Balance daily Comchecks
  • Back up Office Administrator
  • Utilize the Trip-Pak online scanning system
  • Sit on a Cost Control Committee to cut back on unnecessary cost
  • Create multiple Excel sheets to track shipping costs and money flow
  • Consolidate weekly invoices from Fed Ex as well as DHL for A/P

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Westwood College Online
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Data entry and analysis
  • Office proficiency
  • PeopleSoft expertise
  • Internet research skills
  • Payroll management
  • Report consolidation
  • Accounts payable balancing
  • Multi-line phone handling
  • Trip-Pak Online usage
  • General and liability ledgers
  • Produce Pro knowledge
  • Computron familiarity
  • Team management systems
  • Accounting calculations
  • Subcontractor 1099 processing
  • Dispatch coordination
  • Financial reporting skills
  • Accounts reconciliation expertise
  • Invoice processing efficiency
  • Vendor management skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail focus
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team collaboration strength
  • Time management efficiency
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Customer relationship management skills
  • GAAP understanding (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
  • Month-end closing procedures
  • Payroll processing proficiency
  • Confidential document control

References

References available upon request.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeFull Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home option

Languages

English
Native language

Quote

How many ideas have there been in the history of the human race that were unthinkable ten years before they appeared?
Fyodor Dostoevsky

Timeline

Company Payables Staff Accountant

USI INSURANCE SERVICES
12.2020 - 06.2025

Service Administrator/Dispatcher

BCJ Mechanical Service Company
09.2018 - 01.2019

Accounts Payable

BCJ Mechanical Service Company
10.2016 - 01.2019

Accounts Payable Administrator

Hilltop Holdings
11.2013 - 05.2016

Accounts Payable Administrator

Combs Produce
10.2009 - 04.2011

Payroll Administrator

Pacer Transportation
08.2003 - 08.2008

Some College (No Degree) - Accounting

Westwood College Online