Accounting Accounts Payable

Felecia N. Sales

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Moody, AL 35004 205-***-****

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Summary Qualifications

Dedicated Accountant with 7 years of experience in accounting with

expertise in areas such as accounts receivable, general ledger, auditing,

accounts payable, reconciliations, fixed assets, infrastructure, business

license and taxes. Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial

analysis, financial audits and reporting of accounting in accordance with

GAAP standards. Supervised item processing operation, including

reconciling, reporting, evaluating, implement procedures, and communicate

with outside customers. Computer skills include proficiency in Excel, MS

Office, QuickBooks, Local Government, Peachtree, Munis and Incode.

Education

Master of Science Degree in Accounting

2009-Present

Strayer University

Birmingham, Al

Expecting to Graduate: December 2011 GPA Currently 3.90

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

2007-2009

Strayer University

Birmingham, Al

Graduated: March 2009 GPA- 3.6

A.A.T. Degree in Accounting

2000- 2002

Lawson State Community College

Bessemer, Al

A.A.T. Degree in Computer Science

1997-1999

Lawson State Community College

Bessemer, Al

West End High School

1994

Diploma Received

Birmingham, Al

Professional Experience

Administrative Accountant/Utility Billing Department Liaison

Sept 2008-June 2011

City of Pell City

Pell City, Al

* Managed Fixed Assets and General Inventory

* Performed Yearly Department Audits on Inventory

* Maintained Capital Outlay Expenditures

* Prepared Bank and Fixed Assets Reconciliations Monthly

* Prepared and assisted in gathering data for month end and year end

close

* Prepared and maintained the accounting requirements involving

government funds and proprietary funds.

* Prepared and reviewed period end journal entries for posting to

various funds.

* Prepared internal and external financial statements. Reviewed and

audited the generated General Journal, Revenue-Receipts Journal and

Expenditure Journal to ensure proper accountability and recording.

* Ensured all current transactions, purchase orders, checks (manual and

computer generated), contracts, interest earnings and investments have

been posted to the system before period closing.

* Worked with all accounting staff on the development of applications to

simplify reporting and/or tracking of information.

* Supervised the Utility Billing Department

* Prepared monthly reports and process billing.

* Handled customer satisfaction accordingly.

* Managed City Online Surplus Auction site

* Cross trained in Revenue- Accounts Receivables/Business License/Sales

Tax

Accounting Clerk I

Dec 2005- Sept 2008

Shelby County Commission

Columbiana, Al

* Managed Fixed Assets and General Inventory

* Performed Yearly Department Audits

* Processed Accounts Receivables

* Processed Journal Entries

* Applied for Registration on County Vehicles

* Processed Accounts Payable

* Assisted in Reconciliation of Monthly Fixed Assets

* Managed GovDeals.Com Surplus Auction

* Set-up New Vendors

Item Processing II Coordinator

2003- Oct 2005

Compass Bank

Birmingham, Al

* Managed 5 Employees

* Monitored each employee goals

* Trained new and existed employees

* Compiled and e-mailed second shift status and free items reports.

* Maintained nightly goals.

* Monitored and performed EOD Imaging on IAE servers

* Performed employee job audits.

* Researched and resolved internal documents

Balance Clerk

(2000-2003)

Correction Clerk

(1998-2000)

Proof Operation

(1997-1998)

Clerical

2000-2005

Kelly Services

Birmingham, Al

Accounting Dept/ Alabama Bedding Mfg

Sept 2004 - Mar 2005

Planning Dept /JCHA

Short Term (2004)

Damage Recovery Group/ (UPS)

Long Term (2000-2003)

Tax Professional

2003-2005

H & R BLOCK

Birmingham, Al

Professional Training

University of Alabama

October 2010 Tuscaloosa, Al

Alabama Municipal Revenue Officer

CMRO- Certified Municipal Revenue Officer

Completed 24 hrs of Training

University of Alabama

2008 -2009 Tuscaloosa,

Al

College of Continuing Studies for

CGAT- Certified Governmental Accounting Technician

Graduated October 2009

*General Ledger

*Fund Accounting

*Billings/Accounts Receivables

*Purchasing/Accounts Payable

Jefferson State Community College

2006-2008 Shelby County,

Al

Community and Corporate Education

*Business Writing and Grammar * Myers Briggs

*Improving Personal Productivity * Microsoft

Outlook

*Working as a Team

*Fast Start for Teams

*Expressing Yourself

*Speaking w/Confidence

*Getting the Information you need

*Improving Work Habits

*Telephone Etiquette

*Essential Skills of Leadership

*Giving and Receiving Constructive

Feedback

*The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Memberships

AICPA-member

AGA- Association of Government Accountant

Alpha Sigma Lambda-Honor Society

Achievements

2005 Certificate of Operation and Technology Supervisory Training

2003 Certificate for Completing Certification of Income Tax Course

2001 Compass Bank Employee of the Month

2001. Certificate for IRS Volunteers

2000 Certificate for Completing Internet Support for GE

1999. Service Award Compass Bank Corrections Department

Reference:

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