Purchasing Accounting Specialist

MATTHEW NOEL

* ***** ****, **** *****, FL *****

C: 954-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated purchasing professional specializing in logistics coordination, vendor relations, and inventory management. Seeking employment with advancement potential for company in need of a leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.

WORK HISTORY

Procurement / Inventory Specialist

First Coast Technical College - Saint Augustine, FL - March 2016 to June 2016

Aid accounts payable supervisor by preparing folios for venders and creating monthly closing reports.

Reconciled vendor invoices to ensure timely completion of payment transactions; identified and rectified discrepancies to prevent late fees.

Reviewed planned orders, created requisitions for purchased items, and managed approval process.

Tracked order acknowledgement, prepared and communicated shortage and backlog reports.

Reviewed, updates, and maintains purchase orders until they are closed.

Lead finance and logistics staff in resolving reception and invoice discrepancies.

F&B Purchasing Coordinator

Grand Life Hotels - New York, NY - March 2013 to October 2014

Maintained accurate purchase journals and process invoices and credits. Process and reconcile open purchase order reports monthly with summary by buyer.

Coded, ensured accuracy and entered invoices into system on a weekly basis. Processed invoices for weekly check runs and performed daily cash drops/bank deposits.

Reviewed requisitions; confer with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.

Responsible for balancing F &B yearly budget, processing invoices for all F&B purchases, revising vendor statements, monitoring New York State Liquor Authority for payment delays from vendors.

Performed month end inventory; delivering inventory reports to outlet Managers and investigated any variances in inventory reports.

Purchasing Administrator

Abigail Kirsch Catering - Tarrytown, NY - June 2012 to March 2013

Prepared purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions for goods and services.

Assisted in Re-bid/re-negotiate contracts with vendors once pricing has expired or an increase is requested.

Responsible for processing all invoices for payment and administrative duties accurately and on time.

Implemented inventory control processes to minimize loss, regularly audits inventory reports to purchase orders, communicate product damage to vendors and accounting team.

Internal Auditor

Solomon Page Group / The Pierre Hotel – New York, NY – April 2011 to March 2013

Create and distribute expense reports for the executive community, including shareholders occupying the co-ops.

Audit reports for accuracy and legitimacy of financial revenues, expenses, and statistics.

Assist Income Auditor, Operations Analyst and General Cashier with banquet revenue and payroll.

Reconcile all F&B deposits such as cash, credit card charges, and end-of-month inventories.

Perform other duties as requested by Director of Finance, Assistant Director of Finance and Credit Manager.

EDUCATION

Associate in Arts

Tallahassee Community College - Tallahassee, FL 2011

Software Programs

Microsoft Office

Excel

Great Plains

Sage

Amadeus Hospitality Solutions

Nexus Payables

Yardi Payscan

Micros POS Systems.

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