Accounts Payable Clerk

Carol J. Goode

*** ******* **** ***** *****, NC *8678

704-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Accountant

Accounting professional, with a 20+ year career history handling finances for a variety of industries. Hands-on expertise in accounting and payroll systems, fiscal management, and financial reporting. Proven record of implementing financial and operational controls that improve P&L scenarios and competitively position firms. Team player, who excels at ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounting Standards Administration Payroll Processes Financial & Strategic Planning Billing

P&L Management Auditing and Compliance Operating and Working Capital Budget Management

Data Entry Specialist Cash-flow Management and Modelling Revenue Growth Vendor Relations

Financial Projections Business Processes Tax Reporting and Planning Bank Reconciliations

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

MIKAW CORPORATION/HUFFBO, LLC, North Carolina April 2012 – October 2015

Fast food franchises, including Burger King and Bojangles

Accounting/Payroll Administrator

Prepared invoices for data entry, keyed the information into the company’s accounting software (Client Bookkeeping System) and into the corresponding general ledger. Researched and resolved out-standing balances on accounts. Communicated with vendors and prepared vendors’ checks. Opened and sorted office mail. Acted as a backup in various positions across company departments when required. Compiled, reviewed, and maintained excel spreadsheets for accuracy. Handled all other finance/accounting related functions as needed, including running ad-hoc reports to extract vendor data. Performed bi-weekly payroll processing, monitoring transactions during each payroll to ensure deadlines were met. Handled pre-processing and post-processing of audits, reviewed and corrected time and attendance entries as required. Researched and answered questions that were escalated to the Payroll team, and communicated any company changes to employees. Maintained employee tax records to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Guaranteed confidentiality of human resources, and payroll data.

tHeld a 100% success rate in meeting bi-weekly transmission for MIKAW (approximately 75 employees) and HuffBo (approximately 250 – 300 employees).

tRecorded and verified debit/credit entries for 8 online bank accounts, in addition to managing cash balances in multiple bank accounts.

DOOSAN INFRACORE AMERICA CORP, Statesville, NC September 2010 – March 2012

Mining equipment manufacturer.

Accounting

Matched and entered vendor invoices to receivers in Oracle system, received payment approval, and sent to corporate for payment. Resolved first level invoice issues, and holds to ensure they could be corrected appropriately for timely payments, complied with audit requests, performed account reconciliations, and handled exceptions by liaising with suppliers/procurement for solutions.

tManaged approximately 70 accounts, with balances ranging from $50 to $970,000.

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EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS CONTINUED

BROOKSTONE SECURITIES INC., Lakeland, FL August 2006 – March 2009

Securities/brokerage company.

New Accounts Representative

Processed new client paperwork, and entered all related data into the AS400 systems. Overnighted client checks to clearing house for processing, and prepared client statements regarding investments and dividends, Communicated with clients, brokers, and the clearing house. Scanned documents to AS400 system for backup, and assembled and mailed account paperwork to new brokers’ clients. Ensured accurate information when packets were returned, contacted brokers to clarify any missing information. Trained new brokers’ office personnel regarding form completion, maintained client dividend payout excel spreadsheets, and supported compliance and audit requests.

tReceived two pay raises in first year of employment, along with excellent performance reviews.

tDeveloped manual for new brokers and personnel joining firm.

tOpened over approximately 6,000 new accounts.

tDirected brokers’ personnel.

WES-GARDE COMPONENTS GROUP, INC., Lakeland, FL May 1994 – August 2006

Electro-mechanical and interconnect component distribution company.

Inside Sales 1994 – 1997

Handled special projects as directed by management, assisted with fiscal year-end inventory and dispute resolutions. Sold to clients by phone and in person, built custom quotes tailored to the unique needs of the customer, and managed on-going relationships with customers.

Accounts Receivable 1997 – 2006

Prepared and posted cash receipts to customer accounts, copied and filed A/R records, reports, and supporting documentation. Prepared bank deposits, developed credit application and debit memos. Researched payments and research inquiries from customers, prepared customer invoices, reviewed A/R aging reports, and followed up on customers in arrears. Worked with internal and external customers to resolve billing issues and return of goods, managed and coordinated outgoing mailings to customers. Contacted customers to obtain or communicate account information, as well as collections. Initiated notices to sales and management, and prepared itemized statements, bills or invoices.

tManaged 25 – 100 accounts with balances ranging from $25 - $5000 in sales.

tHandled 200 – 2000 accounts with balances ranging from $250 - $1,000,000 in accounts receivable.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Science, Accounting, Gardner Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC

Associate of Science, Business Administration, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, GA

Planning to take CMA Certification Tests after graduation

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Data Entry, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, 10-key

Computer systems: CBS, CSA, Oracle, AS400, Lockbox

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