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Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

Location:
Knoxville, TN, 37921
Posted:
February 08, 2024

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DANIEL COBBLE

Knoxville, TN *****865-***-**** • ad3gsa@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Accounts Receivable

Highly motivated accounting professional with a diverse background of experience and the ability to learn/adapt quickly and transition to new accounting environments, software, and responsibilities with immediate efficiency. Achievements include: (1) performing accounting functions using SAP and other ERP systems; (2) working as a team member to resolve issues with financial record-keeping and accuracy; and (3) training new employees on accounting functions to optimize efficiency of accounting and auditing operations. Strengths:

• Accounts Payable/Receivable • General Ledger/Journal Entries • New Accounting Procedures

• Payroll Processing/Taxes • Dedicated Work Ethic • Monthly Financial Reports

• Bank Account Reconciliations • Organization & Multi-Tasking • P&L Statement Preparation

• GAAP Compliance • Vendor Account Verification • Financial Analysis

• Excellent Problem Solver • Cash Flow Reporting • Time Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KNOXVILLE CENTER FOR THE DEAF, Knoxville, TN 06/2019 – Present Accountant / Business Manager. Contribute to the success of this non-profit organization handling accounting/finance functions, overall daily business operations/employees, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, customer statements, and tax filings.

• Increased cash flow by resolving multiple issues with nearly $200,000 of outstanding accounts receivables from 2019 by performing extensive research to identify, contact, and submit outstanding invoices to customers.

• Resolved issues related to $30,000 in revenue owed to the IRS from errors going back to 2015 on quarterly 941 and W- 2 filings by contacting the IRS and negotiating the balance down to $2,000.

• Improved overall communication between the accounting department, customers, and IRS to prevent future issues with collections and other financial obligations and tax filings.

• Maintained high levels of accounting and auditing efficiency through daily use of numerous software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word), Lawson, ERP, SAP, QuickBooks, Mobius, and Edison. PILOT / FYING J TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC., Knoxville, TN 2000 – 2018 Sales Accountant & Auditor / Collections Administrator / Mailroom Clerk & Office Administrator Contributed to the success of this $20+ billion, 750-location travel center that included majority of the time with the company as a Sales Accountant & Auditor. Fulfilled the additional Administrator positions listed above during company reorganizations and realignments.

• Awarded Employee of the Year for overall contributions, achievements, and positive impact.

• Maintained accounting and auditing efficiency using Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word) and Lawson.

• Earned recognition for success in correcting outstanding accounts payable issues, ensuring timely completion of payroll and payroll taxes, and collaborating with other departments on accounting/auditing issues.

• Performed daily auditing of travel center financials (cash, margin, invoices, fuel inventory, deposits, and invoices) to identify variances and minimize company losses or potential issues with internal fraud or theft activity.

• Prepared, reviewed, and contributed to ensuring accuracy of reports prior to submission to Pilot Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer. Identified and corrected numerous errors ranging from $50,000 and $100,000 which reduced financial risk and potential penalties incurred by the company.

• Received positive comments from managers on performance evaluations for dedicated work ethic, reliability, willingness to work overtime to complete additional tasks.

• Developed spreadsheet to maintain historical data for store show openings or closings.

• Facilitated vehicle document routings by indexing image scans through a company TransFlo fuel management system for up to 30,000 trucks.

EDUCATION: A.S., Business Administration, Accounting – ROANE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Harriman, TN



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