Melody Kent, Payroll / AP / AR 281-***-**** **************@*****.***
Melody A Kent
Payroll / AR / AP / Administrative Assistant
PAYROLL • BILLING • ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE & PAYABLE
Payroll and Accounts Receivable and Payable Clerk offering a strong work ethic and determination to complete tasks in a timely manner. Proven ability to consistently meet tight deadlines while maintaining an attention to team member goals as well as personal objectives. Commitment to assure the company, staff, vendors, customers, and drivers are paid and/or charged accurately.
● Accounts receivable and payable professional
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficient
● Clerical and administrative assistant duties
● GTG Intermodal Management System proficient
● Detail focused and self motivated
● Account reconciliations and problem resolution
● Works well under pressure to meet deadlines
● Effective work individually or in a team
● Interpersonal relations a high priority
● Excellent attendance record
● Effective time management
EDUCATION
● Certified Dental Assistant - Houston Dental Assistant School, Houston, TX 1985 EXPERIENCE
JULY 2012-PRESENT
TXN LOGISTICS, HOUSTON, TEXAS
PAYROLL CLERK/AP/AR
Payroll Responsibilities:
● Processed weekly driver settlement for 90+ container, flatbed, and van drivers for 2 locations
● Processed child support payment and garnishments as requested by contract
● Recorded and made deductions from drivers for insurance, fuel, equipment costs, loan payments, and tire expenses as necessary
● Verified all necessary paperwork needed for billing such as bills of lading, proof of delivery, and in and out gate interchanges were present before payment to drivers
● Communicated with dispatchers and drivers to obtain missing paperwork
● Verified rates were accurate for billing while doing payroll and alerted customer service if amendments may be needed from customers
● Processed weekly bonuses, escrow payments, and other payments requested by staff as needed
● Prepared a weekly spreadsheet for management for drivers and contract employees
● Prepared copies of all settlement information, deductions, fuel usage, gross payroll reports, and additional letters from management for weekly distribution
● Aided lead accountant with yearly 1099 preparation and mailing
● Assembled and processed overnight settlement and other shipments to Dallas branch Accounts Receivable Responsibilities:
● Ran aging reports and verified runs were completed, all necessary paperwork was present, and rates and accessorial charges were accurate
● Prepared and submitted invoices for emailing, online portal submission, or mailing
● Reconciled cash receipts
● Requested status on overdue invoices and worked with customers to resolve issues to complete payment processing
● Collections
Administrative Assistant Responsibilities:
● Compiled and submitted monthly TABC reports
● Compiled monthly fuel usage reports for safety department
● Issued fuel cards and comp checks to drivers
● Adjusted fuel consumption amounts permitted for drivers going on long hauls as designated by dispatcher
● Ordered office supplies and printer cartridges
● Received and entered direct deposit data for drivers enrolling in ACH
● Audited invoices and work orders while processing the driver settlements Melody Kent, Payroll / AP / AR 281-***-**** **************@*****.*** Melody Kent
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JANUARY 1998 - DECEMBER 2011
YOUR WEB DEVELOPER, HOUSTON, TEXAS
OWNER/GRAPHIC DESIGNER/WEBSITE CREATOR
● Graphic design & logo creation
● Web site creation and management
● Updated sites and migrated them to newer technology as required
● Copy writing
● Web hosting & email set up
● Search engine optimization
● Web site promotion & marketing
● Print material creation – banners, brochures, business cards, letterhead
● Consulting to find solutions that would save client's time and money
● Client education
1987 - 1990
DAVID HERSHMAN, D.D.S., PASADENA, TX
ORAL SURGEON ASSISTANT
● Patient care & instruction
● Cleaning & sterilization of instruments, equipment, and patient care rooms
● Ordering of supplies
● Some front office work – reception, billing, insurance, scheduling, and patient care calls after procedures 1985 - 1987
GULF FREEWAY FAMILY DENTAL CENTER, HOUSTON, TX
DENTAL ASSISTANT
● Patient care & instruction
● Cleaning & sterilization of instruments, equipment, and patient care rooms 1984 - 1985
P. C. BUTCHER, D.D.S., HOUSTON, TX
DENTAL ASSISTANT
● Patient care & instruction
● Cleaning & sterilization of instruments, equipment, and patient care rooms
● Ordering of supplies