Customer Service Accounts Payable
Resume:
SIMON AKUMCHI
Washington, DC 20011
Home: 202-***-**** Cell: 317-***-****
Email: acdyge@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE SUMMARY
Seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist where my analytical and problem
solving skills along with extensive knowledge in invoicing and Inventory
procedures, project management, data entry, customer service and research
are employed to orchestrate smooth flow of the company's financial
operations. Fluent in French and German.
WORK HISTORY
Kenwood Condominium, Bethesda, MD June 2007- Present
Clerical Assistant/ Concierge
. Update residential listings which reduced time required to get
information about residents.
. Acted as liaison between management and approximately 600 tenants in
the 300 condominium complex.
. Assist with the implementation rules and regulations of condominium
community and trained 15 new employees.
. Received condominium fees, assisted residents with scanning,
photocopies and faxing documents.
. Create work orders for maintenance request by residents and giving
them an estimate of the work cost.
Friendship Public Charter Schools (FPCS)
November 2008- March 2010
Inventory Specialist
. Made sure that all non consumable items were recorded in to our
inventory system by assigning them a barcode for all our eight
campuses located in the District of Columbia and Baltimore MD plus
the district office on a weekly base.
. Verified all purchase to make sure they were accurate with what was
quoted for the purchase orders by the vendors by using three and two
way match. Resolved credit issues with vendors.
. Performed three and two ways matches.
. Used PNet eProcurement to compile data from vendor invoices and
supporting documents to verify accuracy of billing data and to ensure
receipt of items ordered.
. Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in
accordance with company policy and accounting practices. Used Great
Plains to verify payments to vendors.
. Contacted vendors regarding errors, partial or duplicate shipments,
prices and substitutes. Correspond with vendors and respond to
inquiries. Monitor accounts with vendors to ensure payments are up
to date.
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
(Contract-Legal Placements Inc., Washington DC) April
2007- September 2008
Project Assistant
. Main point of contact for both internally and externally callers.
. Used DataStream 7i to review and closed an average of 75 thickets
daily making sure the information presented by the engineers,
electricians and janitors were in accordance with company standard.
. Inventory oversight and management of property, property disposal
gift programs and equipment repair for the IMF.
. Used PeopleSoft 8.9 to generate bid numbers for items to be donated
and maintained all records of properties having a property number.
. Managed and updated records daily of property movements, donations,
made arrangement with the recipient for an inspection of items,
verified credentials for approval, and scheduled a pick up of the
items.
. Created a records management system for properties sold including
date of purchase, property assignment, current value and the donated
party.
Archstone Properties (Springfield VA)
(Contract-Legal Placements Inc., Washington DC)
February 2007- March 2008
Leasing Agent
. Did market the community to prospects. Conducted community and
apartment show cases, created leases for the prospects and current
residents using MRI software.
. Coordinated residents' move-ins and outs as per company policy.
. Coordinated with maintenance staff and janitorial staff on service
requests placed by residents via telephone, fax or email. Performed
various administrative duties as requested.
Sears, Indianapolis, IN May 2005 - January 2007
Lead Consultative Sales Associate
. Implemented procedures to maximize sales and was available to assist
customers locate merchandise and answer questions.
. Educated over 55 customers daily on various features of electronics
or appliances and explained benefits of including Sears's services to
their purchase plan. Maintained friendly and helpful demeanor,
ensuring that customers were completely satisfied.
. Coached 5 associates on customer service, sales, merchandise,
innovative and display strategies.
. Assisted customers in obtaining credit for purchases, collecting
payments and balancing the cash registers at the end of the day.
Coordinated with logistic to determine when merchandise could be
delivered.
. Performed a weekly price audit for the department which greatly
reduced customer complains due to price discrepancies and reduced
departmental cost.
Charles Schwab Inc.
(Contractor-Adecco, Indianapolis IN) December 2004 - January 2005
Call Center/ Customer Service Representative
. Responded and answered financial inquires, verifying all facts and
figures.
. Researched, investigated and analyzed financial statements to
identify errors and advised customers.
. Upgraded clients' portfolios, performed monetary transactions, and
educated clients on various investment options using financial
software.
. Directed certain customer inquires to the specialized department for
further review which consisted of the trading.
World Learning for International Development, Washington, DC April 2003 -
August 2003
Project Implementation Intern
. Collaborated with leadership team to manage four developmental
projects' cash flow, financial reports, procurement, consulting
contracts, and compliance matters recommended by State Department.
. Maintained accurate electronic records and data to ensure integrity
of projects, systems and documentations by scanning original field
reports in to the system. Coordinated travel arrangements for project
participants.
. Produced weekly reports for accounting team and reviewed expenditure
reports (cost shares) of Benin Projects which helped reduce costs and
also enabled the extension of the project. Performed various
administrative duties.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Major: B.A. in Economics from Howard University, Washington DC (2004)
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Access, Purchasing Net E-
Procurement, Great Plains, PeopleSoft 8.9, Peachtree Accounting,
DataStream 7i, Extra/ Beta, OMNI, Cashiering, MARS, MRI, REA 9, ACT and
Horizon, Multi-phone lines, Scanners, Printers and Photocopier.
ASSOCIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Member of AAPA (American Accounts Payable Association)
Member of HUEDAA (Howard University Economics Department Alumni
Association)
Member of WSRFC (Western Suburbs Rugby Football Club)
Co-founder & Treasurer of HUPAT (Howard University Project on Appropriate
Technology)
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