Accounts Payable Accounting
Resume:
Dayanara Y. Claxton
Acworth, GA 30101
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SUMMARY
Dedicated and focused accounting administrative analyst who excels in solutions-driven environment by prioritizing, multi-tasking, and following through to achieve project goals. Extremely analytical, accurate, and organized with extraordinary attention to detail. Fast learner with proven adaptability to new technologies, applications, and a resourceful problem solver. Solid interpersonal skills, and a team player able to communicate with professionals on all levels.
HIGHLIGHTS
Full Cycle Accounts Payable/Receivable Processes & Management
Vendor Contract Negotiations and Management
Travel/Expense Reports/Reimbursement Transactions
Bank and Credit Card Reconciliations
HR Coordination
Payroll Processing
Employee Relations/Benefits Administration
Working Knowledge of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP
Bilingual – Fluent in Spanish
Technical Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook), QuickBooks, Great Plains, SAP, Peachtree Accounting, Infinia, Concur, Projector, and Lotus Notes.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DEEP GREEN Waste & Recycling, Inc. Marietta, GA
Accountant/Accounts Payable Supervisor - QuickBooks 04/2016 - Present
Manage AP department to support CFO on the month-end close process and ensure deadlines are met.
Supervise two AP Specialist and provide training on company’s AP processes and procedures.
Audit invoices to ensure contract compliance for over 150 properties.
Reconcile accounts payable activity for all assigned properties.
Review and analyze monthly P&L activity to identify cost-effectiveness.
Develop and cultivate vendor relations and communications.
Research and resolve all accounts payable issues in a timely manner.
Review and prepare monthly journal entries.
Prepare and maintain fixed assets depreciation schedule.
Prepare and file sales tax reports for multiple states monthly and quarterly.
Miller Protective Services Atlanta, GA
Part Time Virtual Bookkeeper - QuickBooks 06/2013-03/2016
Managed customer billing information, invoiced customers per contract agreements.
Entered W-9 information, confirmed all expenses have been coded properly and entered in QuickBooks.
Reconciled bank accounts and credit cards monthly using QuickBooks Online.
Processed weekly payroll on QuickBooks.
Adjusted and created journal entries transactions as needed.
Prepared, printed and mailed all 1099 forms for contractors and W-2 forms for employees.
Assisted CPA on year-end processes to ensure tax processing compliance.
Maintained accuracy, detail orientation, problem-solving, time management and efficiency in providing this small business with best practices of Standard Operating Procedures.
Discover Staffing - Assignment Jackson Healthcare Alpharetta, GA
Accounts Payable Temp – Premier Anesthesia – Great Plains 08/2015 - 11/2015
Accounting Temp – Care Logistics – Great Plains/Concur/Projector/Infinia 09/2014 - 08/2015
Timely and accurately coded invoices.
Processed all checks and ACH payments for more than 250K weekly.
Reconciled over 35 corporate credit cards and audited credit card expenses for proper supporting documents.
Researched, tracked, resolved or referred customer/vendor problems and billing discrepancies.
Verified billing information and mailed invoices. Made deposits and posted cash receipts daily.
Managed file system for invoices and maintained effective business relations with customers/vendors.
Posted transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts and corrected transactions as needed.
Prepared correspondence for delinquent client accounts and documented related communications.
Responsible for routine accounting transaction processes as required. Assisted with month-end closing.
Maintained and implemented organization, attention to detail, customer service, cooperation and willingness to assist others every time.
The Center for Working Families, Inc. & TCWFI Construction, LLC. Atlanta, GA
Accounting and Admin Specialist – QuickBooks/Peachtree Accounting/Lotus Notes 06/2010 - 04/2014
Created and implemented processes to improve general ledger coding for credit charges and improved the accuracy on expense tracking by departments, grants and programs.
Accurately entered all personnel information such as W-4, accounts for direct deposit, job title/description, and department information in HRIS system. Coded payroll journal entries to the general ledger for both companies.
Played a key role in ensuring the successful implementation of HR policies and procedure. Successfully guided all new personnel through the orientation process and created offer letters.
Researched, tracked and corrected all discrepancies related to payroll, accounts payable and receivable for both companies. Assisted with month-end closing.
Created monthly expense reports to provide financial and administrative guidance to five program managers.
Managed and maintained 100% accuracy, sound record keeping and timely processing of invoices for two companies.
Reconciled bank accounts and credit card accounts monthly.
EDUCATION
DeVry University - Keller Graduate School of Management Alpharetta, GA
MBA in Accounting (2019)
Nonprofit University Atlanta, GA
Certificate of Nonprofit Finance & Accounting Essentials (2012)
Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance (2006)
LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY
Associates in Applied Science – Accounting (1998)
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