Customer Service Accounts Payable

M ary A. Blanton

Hugo MN ***** Home: 651-***-**** Cell: 612-***-**** email: *********@***.***

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/mary- blanton/12/833/409

Objective: K nowledgeable Accounts Payable professional with experience in a

variety of tasks. I also possess the intangible skills needed to perform all jobs and

work as part of a team.

• Payroll time card to check processing and Payroll prep for outside processor.

• Accounts Receivable with monthly reconciliation.

• Human Resources assistant –employee benefits-orientation-time keeper.

• Journal Entries to reclassify expenses and allocation of expenses [such as advertising]

• Loyal, dependable and ethical. F lexible in my schedule . Also I pitch- in to help where ver needed.

• Customer service oriented and will within my power provide excellent service.

• Positive attitude, calm demeanor and an appropriate sense of urgency.

Experience / Employers:

Accounts Payable Research Aug 2007- Sep 2009

Staples, Inc. [ Formerly: Corporate Express] Arden Hills MN

Resolved vendor invoices that did not match the original purchase order, through

i nternal communications and vendor relationships. Developed a portfolio of ‘unique

vendor’ invoicing scenarios. Researched and coded freight bills with multiple PO

splits.

•Cultivated relationships with vendors, and associated to resolve invoice issues and secure credit memos.

• Supplied SOX documentation as required. Performed month end tasks.

•Provided general ledger coding and approvals and researched invoices for payment for non-PO invoices.

• Updated and maintained records of Manufacturer Reimbursements, and communications.

Accounts Payable Coordinator May 2007-Aug 2007

Wipaire, Inc. [Temporary for Accountemps] Inver Grove Heights MN

Provided full cycle Accounts Payable processing during an employee absence.

•PO and non-PO data entry to Epicor Vantage, GL coding non-PO invoices.

•Check processing, attached documentation, filed paid items. Month- End processing.

Customer Service Retail Nov 2006 - May 2008

Borgstrom’s Hallmark White Bear Lake Township MN

Welcomed and thanked all customers coming into the store.

•Processed customer purchases, tended register, and wrapped gift items, stocked shelves.

•Closed or opened store, counted cash register and verified credit card transactions.

Accounts Payable Coordinator Mar 2006 - Nov 2006

ADDCO, Inc. [ Hired f rom Top Temporary] St. Paul MN

Top Temporary St. Paul MN Dec 2005 - Mar 2006

Provided all Accounts Payable processing for a diversified manufacturing company.

Processed three way match for all incoming PO invoices, researched, resolved, and

provided special classification coding to all discrepancies. Streamlined special

classification coding with labels. • Secured authorization for all non-PO invoices, GL coded non-

PO invoices, employee expense accounts.

•Data entry to MAX Exact, post to Great Plains. Processed checks and maintained paper files.

• Resolved invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.

• Filed Minnesota state sales tax electronic ally. Month- End processing. Prepared 1099’s at year end.

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Accounts Payable Clerk Apr 2005 - Oct 2005

Deluxe, Corp. [Temporary: Ultimate Staffing] Shoreview MN

Previous experience with multi- location Accounts Payable assisted Deluxe staff in

t he organization and maintenance of work distribution stations for multiple entities.

•Scanned paper invoices into XISOS program, linked by voucher to SAP. Software: XISOS.

•Assisted data entry in SAP and inbound call lines, processed daily mail.

H R Assistant / Payroll Oct 2004 - Mar 2005

DeFresne Mfg. [Temporary: Blue Chip Staffing] Vadnais Heights MN

Previous experience in Payroll prep, personnel files and basic HR information

assisted DeFresne Mfg. during the interim HR Director transition to new personnel.

•Tracked all time clock, and lost hours, keyed all hours into Excel spreadsheet for Payroll preparation

•Software: Paychex Preview, MS Excel and multiple timekeeping applications.

Release of Medical Information Specialist Jan 2004 - Oct 2004

CopyMed Inc. Fridley MN

Through CopyMed and medical clinic guidelines, patient medical records where

provided to other medical institutions, insurance companies and legal offices.

Followed HIPAA regulations at all times.

•Prepared paper or electronic copies of medical records requested by various entities.

Office Assistant Jun 1999 - Aug 2003

Senior Friend Associates, Inc. Duluth MN

Prepared billing and payroll documentation for processing, presented orientation to

all new employees of the home care agency, supported all office staff with in-service

maintenance, typing, phones, copying various forms, assembled client and employee

i nformational folders.

•Processed employee time/billing documents into an Access program and verified entries before outside

p rocessing.

•Conducted employee orientation for time and task documentation.

• Maintained personnel files, continuing education data bases, review dates etc.

• Composed newsletter, memos, and created business forms.

Accounting Assistant Jul 1991 - Dec 1998

Misty’s Inc. L incoln NE

Provided all Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll processes to two

fine dining restaurants. Maintained all documentation files. Assisted in reconciling

cash drawers, safe count and processing deposits. Reconciled all accounts receivable,

gift certificate activity and payroll deductions monthly. Provided controller with

Journal Entries to reclassify GL coding, adjustments and disbursements.

• Processed Bi-weekly Payroll (125 employees – approximately 40 with declared tips) time card to printed

payroll check.

• Maintained ledger of all Payroll deductions, vacation accrued and used.

•Prepared Journal Entries for General Ledger accounts reconciled.

•Authorized to sign company checks up to $1,000.00

Education: O’Hara High School, Kansas City Mo, diploma

Software Experience: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Publisher, Access, Outlook, SAP, and company specific

software, IBM system 36 also Paychex Preview, Access based programs, People Soft, Sales Force, CFS

(Corporate Express),ISIS InVision, MAX EXACT, MS Office - Dynamics / Great Plains programs, Epicor

Vantage.

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