Candice K. Dotson

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ac2rbm@r.postjobfree.com/ 314-***-****

Professional Summary

Accomplished Accounts Payable Specialist with a high degree of professionalism and strong problem resolution capabilities. Maintains high accuracy in processing invoices, proficient at vendor management and thrives in challenging fast-paced environments. Dedicated to providing current state-of –accounts reports to inform cash flow management decisions.

Education

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

August 1999-May 2001

Completed Courses; Statistics, Statistics II, Intro to Business Administration, Law in Society, Computer Applications, Organization & Management Behavior, Microeconomics

University of Missouri St. Louis, Normandy, MO

August 2006- January 2008

Completed courses; Macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Business Ethics

*Currently working on my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Finance

Software

Experience in the following software: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel (importing/ exporting files and spreadsheet creation with formulas), SAP, People Soft, MAS 500, Financial Edge, Wisdom, Global, Visual 7.1.2, Microsoft Dynamics AX and TAP.

Employment

04.19.17-9.28.17 Accounts Payable Specialist/ Contractor

Lonza 1400 Bluegrass Lake, Alpharetta, GA 30004

Process accounts payable transactions for 19 US chemical plants, approximately 200- 300 invoices per-week.

Process 3 way P.O. matching invoices, up to 15 plus line items

Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.

Process check requests.

Respond to all vendor inquiries.

Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.

Assist in month end closing.

03.23.16 to 4.13.17 Accounts Payable Specialist

Focus Brands 5620 Glenridge Drive, Atlanta, GA 30342

Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment

Process approximately 200-300 vendor invoices and utilities weekly

Primary Accounts Payable Representative for McAlister’s Deli stores owned by Focus Brands

Responsible for payment obligations and ensured adherence to AP policies

Correspond with vendors and respond via email or phone to inquiries regarding payment status.

Create excel workbook containing necessary data from multiple invoices to upload in Ax and process the batches of invoices for payment

Prepare and perform check runs and process electronic payments including ACH and wires

Process Travel and Entertainment and training expenses

09.29.14 to 3.28.15 Accounts Payable Coordinator

The Gund Company 2121 Walton Rd, Overland, MO 63132

Matched invoices for payment to purchase orders and obtaining authorization for payment

Processed 100- 125 invoices for payment daily

Served as a primary account representative for 6 assigned regions

Resolved invoice and un-invoiced receipt discrepancies

Maintained over 150 vendor records

Run Costing Utilities reports for all US entities, Canada, Mexico and China

Reconcile 20-30 vendor statements every 2weeks to ensure accounts are in good standing

Assisted in documentation and improvement of A/P procedures for improved efficiency and accuracy

Credit card reconciliation for assigned facilities

07.08.13 to 6.4.14 Client Service Consultant

Signature Consulting/Wells Fargo Advisors 2701 N. Jefferson., St. Louis, MO 63103

Answered questions and resolved issues related to operational policies and procedures in regards to client’s Well Fargo brokerage accounts. Judgments were based on policies implemented by Wells Fargo.

New brokerage account opening and maintenance

Handled incoming calls and provide support to bank personnel, financial advisors and Wells Fargo clients

Contacted clients for missing information and documentation required to establish new brokerage accounts

Supported internal and external customers by providing moderate to complex support services in account management, operations and documentation

12.14.09 to 09.26.12 Accounts Payable Associate

Scottrade, Inc. 700 Maryville Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63141

Processed 500+ vendor invoices and payments for all business entities and branch offices

Managed stop payments and voids through bank on-line software.

Processed and maintained accruals across multiple general ledger accounts.

Researched and responded to vendor and/or auditor inquiry relative to payments

Processed ACH transactions

Verified and processed employee expense reports

10.01.08 to 12.01.09 Accounting Clerk

Edgewood Children’s Center 330 N. Gore, Webster Groves, MO 63139

Medicaid billing data entry

Accounts payable processing; generate checks, and code vouchers for payments

Code expenses to the assigned general ledger through Financial Edge

Petty cash management and reconciliation

Scan and deposit checks into the appropriate bank account via US Bank on-line banking

Manage and logged employees accrual vacation, sick and holiday time

Resolve billing issues with vendors

Process employees payroll via ADP; back –up while supervisor was on vacation

References available upon request

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