Accounts Payable, Staff Accountant and Reconciliation
Resume:
Patrice F. Grant
Stone Mountain GA 30088
(404) 853- 9765
********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
A technically skilled in accounting with extensive knowledge of reconciliations, accounts payable procedures and computerized accounting to maximize efficiency. Experienced in full cycle and 3-way match accounting process in a fast paced and high- volume environment. Possess excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and problem solving skills that ensure streamlined and efficient payment processing.
CORE STRENGTHS
●Commitment to high quality standards of accounting
●Top organization, communication, problem solving, numerical and analytical skills
●Fast paced, high volume payables
●Reconciled bank accounts and identified outstanding items
●Knowledge of GAAP procedures, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Check runs and Month End Processing
●Experienced in MS Office, Outlook, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics software and SOX testing
EDUCATION
STRAYER UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of. Science - Accounting, 2009
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AP Associate (Short Term Assignment)
April 2018 - May 2018
Arthritis Foundation (Accountemps)
Atlanta, GA
●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 upload documentation into system
●Prioritized invoices according to vendor payment terms and discounts
●Updated and maintained vendor database to ensure proper 1099 filing accuracy
●Researched and resolved any outstanding balances on accounts, including telephone, mail, or email communication with vendors
● Assisted internal customers with issues related to purchases and invoices
●Processed and followed up on rush items
●Maintained electronic files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting principles.
●Understanding the chart of accounts and workflow process to ensure timely vendor payment
Accounts Payable Coordinator
December 2017 - January 2018
Beaver Paper and Graphic Media (Randstad)
Lawrenceville, GA
●Responsible for all accounts payable activities for 4 companies
●Invoiced entry from purchase orders daily
●Processed Weekly Check Runs / Weekly wire remittance preparation
●Expense reimbursements to employees
●Processed benefit payments plus benefit reconciliations
●Processed new vendor set up
●Worked closely with personnel at other locations regarding A/P
●Recorded auto drafts and wired payments
●Answered vendor inquiry emails and voicemails timely
Financial Operations Generalist I
March 2017 – September 2017
State of Georgia (Dover Staffing)Atlanta, GA
●Processed assigned bills for services rendered, Basic Expense Forms, and contracts accurately and timely according to invoice numbering convention and AP Documentation procedures
●Reviewed critical payments monthly and/or weekly to ensure payments are made timely to prevent disconnections and notices
●Reviewed work documents for exactness, neatness, and conformance to governmental, agency, and departmental practices, processes, policies and procedures
●Communicated daily with internal and external clients to provide information and/or resolve issues involving Accounts Payable
●Assisted other Accounts Payable Team members as needed in order to achieve departmental goals and deadlines
Accounts Payable Specialist
January 2016 - January 2017
Air Conditioning Experts
Snellville, GA
●Processed payment for vendor invoices daily
●Received phone calls from vendors to purchase items on company credit card
●Reviewed and researched invoice disputes
●Reconciled and paid monthly statements from vendors
●Communicated with vendors regarding copies of invoices and/or possible errors on invoices
Accounts Payable Specialist–Vendor Maintenance
May 2015- June 2015
Genuine Parts Company (Rose International)
Atlanta, GA
●Performed vendor solicitation, W9s, P-Card and ACH
●Processed payment for invoices daily
●Reviewed and maintained 1099 files
●Provided customer service support calls with vendors and location personnel
●Open Test and Service Now tickets fulfillment
●Special Projects and additional task
Compliance Analyst
September 2006 - January 2015
Primerica Financial Services
Duluth, GA
●Reviewed, interpreted and analyzed Form U4 applications and U4 Amendments for associated and registered representatives for outside business activities
●Effectively identified for potential conflict of interest in regard to Company and regulatory guidelines and containing compliance risk and proactively fostering a compliance culture
●Prepared and presented outside business activity cases to Licensing Review Committee (LRC) weekly for resolution
●Prepared and distributed written correspondence to appropriate parties during review and resolution
●Handled phone inquiries regarding questions on policies or guidelines
●Communicated in writing and verbally with Senior Management and the Field
●Provided direction and training to licensed representatives and Head office staff on company policy, regulatory compliance, and best practices regarding outside business activities
Accountant I – Bank Reconciliation
September 2005 – September 2006
Primerica Financial Services
Duluth, GA
●Reconciled 19 U.S. and 4 Canadian corporate bank accounts within established SOX guidelines
●Identified, researched and resolved a range of outstanding reconciliation items (unmatched items, paid not issued, paid amount difference, encoding errors) in timely manner
●Checked for Positive Pay exceptions items and make a decision to pay or decline the exception checks.
●Communicated internally and externally to resolve all issue
●Maintained check registers for issued, outstanding, and paid checks
●Made correcting Journal Entries or communicate outstanding items to proper department for resolution.
●Assisted in external audit process and perform quarterly and semi-annual SOX testing
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