CANDICE M. DICKERSON
*** ****** **** # ** **** Washington, Maryland 20744
Email: *******.*.*********@*****.***
PROFILE
Results-driven professional with multiple years of solid experience and a proven record of achievement as an accounting professional. Proven ability in creating financial growth and fostering internal and external collaborations with an agency’s mission, vision, and operational objectives. Tactical team builder of enhanced workforce structures, targeting staff development, and organizational augmentation.
CORE COMPETENCIES
General Accounting
Financial Management
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Accounts Receivable
Program Management Coordination
Accounts Payable
Data Analysis
Process Improvement
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science: Criminal Justice/Business Administration (Minor)
08/2014 - Present
EXPERIENCE
Ratner Companies Waldorf, MD
Office Manager/Billing 2/2012 – 12/ 2016
Scheduled meetings and appointments
Maintained the office condition and arrange necessary repairs
Partnered with HR to update and maintain office policies as necessary
Organized office operations and procedures
Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time
Managed contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease
Managed office G&A budget, ensure accurate and timely reporting
Provided general support to visitors Assist in the onboarding process for new hires Address employees queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements)
Liaise with facility management vendors, including cleaning, catering and security services Plan in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations and conferences
Verified shipments upon arrival to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and goods met specifications.
Processed accounting transactions for broad and varied range of functions including obligations, accrued expenditures, disbursements, appropriate refunds, reimbursable orders, expenditure vouchers, and rejected transactions.
Calculated, verify, certify and process bankcards, deposit accounts, contracts, purchase orders and voucher payment in accordance with existing regulations.
Managed and maintain accounts payable including, preparing and disbursing checks.
Verified the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
Reviewd payroll, deposits, and checks for review.
Compiled accounting data and completing research assignments on an as needed basis.
Paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports and preparing checks.
Anchor Staffing Glen Burnie, MD
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Administrator 1/2009-2/2012
Recorded, stored, accessed, and/or analyzed computerized financial information.
Entered invoices into the accounting system.
Prepared banking documentation as necessary and directed, and obtain necessary approvals/signatures.
Ensured management review and approval of payable invoices.
Scan and file all documents in an orderly and timely manner.
Coordinated the payment of the monthly corporate credit card statement; including matching supporting documentation, applying the appropriate accounting coding, and secured necessary approvals.
Created and distributed customer invoices on a semi-monthly basis.
Entered customer invoices into the accounting system.
Compiled accounting data and completed research assignments on an as needed basis.
Organized, secured, and maintained all files, records, cash and cash equivalents in accordance with policies and procedures.
Prepared, reviewed, reconciled, and issued bills, invoices, and account statements according to company procedures.
Completed period-end closing procedures and reports as specified.
Office Manager
D.C. National Air Guard Clinton, MD
1/2008 to 12/2008
Drafted correspondences and formal cocuments
Developed and implement organized filling system
Managed emplyedd schedule and troubleshoot scheduling conflicts as they arise
Asssisted Business Exective by taking messgaes and sending out emailson their behalf
Answered incoming calls, forward to appropriate staff
Received all incoming correspondence requiring action an requested information
Screened potential candiates prior to meeting with the Recruiter
Maintained confidential files of staff and Military personnel
Executed office automation functions as such
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite, MS SharePoint, Excel, Access, SAP (System Applications and Products Financial, Accounts Payable/Receivable QuickBooks, AS/400, PeopleSoft, One System, Center Teller, Oracle Financial Operations, Payroll, Time & Attendance Certifying Official, Acrobat, Internet Protocol.