Accounting Accounts Payable

Catonya l. bradshaw

*** ***** ****** ( Columbus, MS 39702 ( 662-***-**** /662-***-**** (

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etailed focused, hard working and highly organized CITY ACCOUNTANT known

for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing overall

accounting activities. Backed by solid credentials (B.S in accounting) and

proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices

(GAAP) as well as Microsoft Office products, Peachtree, CSI Accounting

software, BBI Accounting software and Web design.

Key Skills

Accounts Payable Process Payroll Process

Accounts Receivable Process Oversee Benefits Plans

Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Journal Entries & General Ledger

Transactions Postings

Governmental Accounting Bank Reconciliations

GAAP Standards & Government Regulations Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

Month- End Process

Vendor Negotiations & Management Teambuilding & Staff Support

Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports

Professional Experience

City of Aberdeen (City Hall, municipality), Aberdeen, MS

City Accountant, 10/08 - presently

Perform all accounting duties and financial reports for the City. Complete

bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of balances of all funds and

analyze cash receipts to ensure funds are properly appropriated; maintain

adherence to governmental, accounting and GAAP standards. Address escalated

issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensure

accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company

policies and government regulations. Manage payroll and prepare payroll

taxes returns, retirement, state, and unemployment withholdings on a timely

basis. Perform month-end process and create journal entries when necessary.

Employ outstanding communication skills in interacting closely with the

employees throughout all phrases of the departments.

Key Results:

. Consistently demonstrate talent for quickly learning new tasks and

completing assignments ahead of schedule while maintaining a high degree

of accuracy.

. Develop trust with vendors/suppliers, repairing relationships by ensuring

timely, correct payments for all goods/services received.

. Handle the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and

maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with a worldwide network

of vendors and suppliers.

. Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such

as discounts, interest, and percentages.

Town of Brooksville (City Hall, municipality), Brooksville, Ms

Deputy Clerk, 11/07 to 10/08

Assumed responsibility for the full cycle accounts receivable process in

a part-time position. Monitored account receivable from water customers

and court fines; assist in processing of account payable as assigned.

Examined payroll documents, budgetary charges and vendor payments to

ensure accuracy. Checked accounting transactions to locate and resolve

discrepancies. Reconciled and balanced funds; generated invoices and

monthly statements. Receipted funds received from various sources;

prepared bank deposits.

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Professional Experience (continued)

Town of Brooksville (continued)

Key Results:

. Excelled within fast paced environment, continually taking on increased

levels of responsibility.

. Demonstrated the ability to fill in at a moment's notice, quickly

mastering new systems and workloads.

. Contributed to the reduction of outstanding water bills by improved

collections processes.

. Assisted the City Clerk with various spreadsheet projects and month-end

reports

Tronox, LLC

(chemical manufacturing plant), Hamilton, MS

Accountant Intern

Assisted the Senior Accountant and Associate Accountants with various

general ledger duties; also prepared checks, budget books, gas

reconciliations and various month-end reports. Closed and adjusted

vendors contract using programs such as, Passport and Mark View.

Confirmed and verified product inventory. Received, sorted, and routed

parcel and express mail deliveries.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA, FLORENCE, AL

Master of Science in Business Administration (in

progress), degree expected 12/2010

Mississppi University For Women, Columbus, MS

Bachelor of Science

in Accounting, 5/2007

Certificates

Certificate of Continuing

Education- Payroll Management -10/2009

Technology Summary

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) ( CSI ( BBI ( Peachtree ( Windows

(all)

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