John Edward Kelson
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77081
PH # 832-***-****
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Several years of experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, analyzing and reconciling, accounts to general ledger, monthly and yearly close, preparing and reviewing journal entries and special projects. Proficient in accurate data entry of invoices in SAP and processing invoices in SAP (IPES).
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Windows 95 (Excel, Word, Access); Lotus 1-2-3; D-Base; Timberline; Word Perfect; GEMS Insurance & Accounting system; Great Plains; SAP; 10-Key by touch.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration/Psychology and Accounting, University of Houston-Downtown Aug 11 - May 15.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Amegy Bank of Texas, Houston, Texas Nov 15 - Feb 16
Lockbox Receivable
Responsibilities:
Managed a lockbox receivable account of daily deposits.
Receive and process Harris County year-end tax payment for 2015.
Verify payment; forward all other data to Harris County, ECT.
Center Point Energy, Houston, Texas Aug 02 - Feb 04, Nov 07 - Aug 11
Accounting Analyst (Aug 02 - Feb 04)
Responsibilities:
Monthly and year end close, balancing to general ledger, accounts payables and accounts receivables, daily weekly monthly balancing, daily deposit, posting cash to accounts, intercompany transfer, wires, reconciliation of assigned accounts, assist in collection, special projects and all other accounting functions.
Reconciled holding accounts and receivables using SAP.
Prepared monthly journal voucher entries of debits and credits using SAP.
Electric Market Operations (Nov 07 - Aug 11)
Responsibilities:
Responsible for resolving assigned exception work items that result from failed electronic.
Transactions between the Company and Competitive Retailers/ERCOT.
Learn procedures for orders completion. EOP Hurricane IKE recovery.
ExxonMobil, TX, Houston, Texas Feb 04 - Nov 07
Accounting Analyst, West Africa Accounting
Responsibilities:
Provide accurate data entry of invoices in SAP.
Process invoices in SAP (IPES) supporting ExxonMobil foreign Affiliates in Africa.
Research and Resolve outstanding vendor issues (late payments, short payments and tax related problems).
Writing general ledgers, expense checks for different clients, accounts payables and accounts receivables, daily weekly monthly balancing, research, account reconciliations, balancing.
Process heavy volume of A/P invoices, coding, scanning, batching and matching invoice.
Prepare manual wire payment requests for processing through the European Treasury Center.
Written and oral communications with vendors and employees at various levels in the organization.
Provide Vendor Master Group support in order for them to create new vendor records. Process.
Payment in USD and foreign currency. Intercompany wire transfer of funds.
HMO-Blue/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Houston, Texas Aug 00 - Aug 02
Accounting Analyst
Responsibilities:
Monthly and year end close, balancing to general ledger, accounts payables and accounts receivables, daily weekly monthly balancing daily deposit, posting cash to accounts, intercompany transfer, wires, reconciliation of assigned accounts, assist in collection, special projects and all other accounting functions, etc.
St. Joseph Hospital, Houston, Texas Nov 99 - Jun 00
Data Specialist
Responsibilities:
Setup spreadsheets to record all data, process and procedures.
Metropolitan Transit Authority, Houston, Texas May 98 - Nov 99
Data Specialist
Responsibilities:
Responsible for entering, reviewing and spreading ride check data and schedule adherence data used for services improvement. Conducted quality review of data entry by temporary personnel.
Assisted Traffic Checkers with job assignments. Reorganized ride check data files.
Air Liquide Process and Construction, Houston, Texas Nov 96 - May 98
Accounting Analyst
Responsibilities:
Centralized accounting system and conversion of new accounting system. Solved problems between the purchasing department, accounting department and vendor. Reviewed purchase orders to invoice prior to vendor payment. Coordinated and reviewed contracts with project manager and project engineer. Maintained the accounting system and conducted the accounting system backup on a daily basis.
Bank United, Houston, Texas Jan 94 - Sep 96
Accounting Analyst
Responsibilities:
Conducted a quality control check on all of Bank United branches nationwide on a daily basis.
Recovered principal and interest on loans sold or setup improperly.
Panhandle Eastern Corporation, Houston Texas Jan 93 - Jan 94
Accounting Analyst
Responsibilities:
Conducted an audit on specific AFE's (Authorization for Expenses) from the purchase of Texas Eastern Corporation.
Exxon U.S.A. Houston, Texas Jan 90 - Jan 93
Accounting Analyst
Responsibilities:
Centralized marketing division to Houston and conversion from one computer system to another.