Danette M. Ford

**** ****** ***** *****, ********, GA 30038 • 678-***-**** • acsvm1@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an opportunity to work for a dynamic organization where I can apply the knowledge and experience gathered in the accounting profession and also utilize my educational qualifications, therefore benefiting the organization.

SUMMARY

•Ten plus years progressively responsible experience in administration and accounting.

Proficient in accounting programs, including EPICOR, and Great Plains.

•Extremely detail oriented and able to work with no supervision.

•Strong organizational skills and excellent interpersonal communication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Southern Healthcare Management, LLC, Atlanta, GA April 2014-Present

Accounts Payable Associate

•Responsible for training Accounts Payable Representatives in fourteen offsite locations.

• Coordinate the day to day Accounts Payable activities for the offsite locations, which include; coding of invoices, data entry, vendor payments, resolution of discrepancies and statement reconciliation.

•Review and process employee expense reports and petty cash reimbursements.

•Create new vendor accounts ensuring W9 is on file.

•Audit accounting reports from the offsite locations for clerical accuracy and to ensure that the department procedures are being followed.

•Serve as the contact for resolution on accounts payable inquiries regarding account handling and provide customer service for internal and external clients.

Orion HealthCorp, Inc., Roswell, GA April 2000 –October 2013

Accounts Payable Specialist

•Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 2000 invoices per month company-wide.

•Reviewed outstanding payables at month end and recorded journal entries for accrued trade payables.

•Ensured that the appropriate internal controls are followed to create disbursements in the most effective, efficient, and consistent manner possible.

•Verified accuracy of invoices entered in the system as to amount, general ledger coding, date, vendor name and address, terms, and proper approvals.

•Responded to inquiries from internal and external customers (employees, department managers, and vendors) in a timely manner.

•Worked closely with various departments across the organization and coordinate meetings, as necessary to make that certain expenses are accounted for accurately.

•Entered vendor invoices and expense claims into accounts payable system and coding to general ledger.

•Accurately processed employee expense reimbursements.

•Coded invoices to proper GL accounts, reconciled invoice disputes as needed.

•Generated monthly accounts payable accruals for management

•Contacted vendors regarding queries and followed through to resolve disputes.

•Responsible for day to day operations of Accounts payable, including filing of processed checks and maintaining 1099 files.

•Assisted Accounting Manager with all system enhancements testing and implementation efforts and or procedures to increase efficiencies within Accounts Payable.

•Maintained a high level of Internal and External customer service.

EDUCATION

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GA - pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

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