Nichole R. Thomas Cell# 410-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
Key Skills
Full cycle accounts payable (3-way match)
Payroll processing (Multi-state)
Research and Analytical skills
Accounts Receivable (Soft collections, CC payments)
EXPERIENCE
Cypress Search Group (The Arthritis Foundation)
Accounts Payable Associate Atlanta, GA 03/17-Present
Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation, accurate coding and approval prior to payment in accordance with payment terms.
Processed invoices, check requests, travel and expense reports; and uploaded documentation into system.
Issued Purchase orders and processed receipts against PO’s
Updated and maintained vendor database to ensure proper 1099 filing accuracy.
Researched and resolved outstanding balances on vendor accounts.
Assisted internal customers with issues related to purchases and invoices.
Provide invoice support for preparation of monthly/annual journal entries (accruals, prepaids, etc.).
The Original HoneyBaked Ham of Georgia
Accounts Payable Specialist Alpharetta, GA 01/13- 12/16
Code and batch 300 - 500 invoices for multi-state retail locations weekly
Integrate produce inventory via EDI (Electronic data interchanges)
Vendor maintenance (set up new accounts, filing and request w-9 forms)
Process credit applications
Assist with AR duties such as soft collection calls, processing credit card payments, handling inquiries and researching account issues as needed
Train, develop and support new team members on software processes
Assist in month end close
Ajilon Finance (various assignments) Baltimore, MD 07/09-08/12
Reconciled statements and resolved vendors and departments discrepancies and
payment transactions
Provided customer service support to vendors regarding payment inquiries
Assisted in weekly check run processing
Maintained and organized account files
Developed healthcare benefit contracts for national account groups
Updated contract models and templates received from the legal department, as instructed
Prepared and generated customized /nonstandard contracts
Analyzed and resolved discrepancies found in paperwork
Processed bi-weekly payroll for GOR and North OR staff
Entered time schedules and closed payroll
Worked closely with managers and staff to resolve timekeeping issues
Calculated and processed on call, overtime and specialty bonuses
Prepared pay period end reports and distributed to managers
File maintenance and other administrative duties as needed
Lafarge Corporation Towson, MD 09/08-06/09
Parts Coordinator
Set up requisitions for raw materials and parts
Managed and reviewed inventories to ensure adequate quantities were maintained
Implemented request to update purchase orders to reflect changes in price and quantity as needed
Communicated changes and updates to all branch plant managers
Maintained vendor relations by handling and resolving discrepancies
MedStar Health Nottingham, MD 01/07-09/08
Payroll Specialist
Processed nonexempt and exempt payroll on a biweekly basis
Sorted and distributed payroll checks for general distribution
Entered and updated employees’ taxes and deductions
Prepared and distributed payroll reports to corporate officers
Assisted in processing 1099 and w-2 forms for year end
Responded to timekeeping and payroll inquiries, resolved discrepancies and
provided clarification of procedures for employees and managers
EDUCATION
The Community College of Baltimore County 2006 - 2013
Associate in Business Administration
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains, Kronos, Lawson, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Financial Edge, Samanage, DocuSign, ReportXpress, QuickBooks, MAS90/200, Solomon IV, Concur, Microsoft Office Suites
References upon Request