KATHY E. TALBERT

**** ******* **. * ********, Ohio 43229 l 614-***-**** l ad3v57@r.postjobfree.com

enterprising, hard-working and technically skilled accounts payable specialist known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. A/P career spans over 30+ years of experience in manufacturing, retail, 10 years Non-Profit. Higher education and other industries and have included accountability for the processing large qualities of invoices per month. Backed by solid credentials (Certificate of Education=associate in mathematics and accounting) and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices. I am a Professional Travel Advisor. I book Domestic and International travel. Vacation for families, groups, couples. Which includes hotels, flights, cruises and resorts. Whatever you need in travel I will make it happen.

Key Skills

A/P and A/R Processes/Collections/Data Entry/Inventory control

Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions/Purchasing

Accounting/Bookkeeping/Payroll/Records Organization, Purchase Orders/1099

Microsoft Word, Excel and Professional

Vendor Negotiations/Customer Service

AS/400, SSI, SAP, Live link Enterprise Scan, Peachtree, Lotus, Lawson, Sage Financial System Technologies, MIP

Journal Entries/General Ledger/Bank & Billing reconciliation.

Teambuilding/ Spreadsheets/ Accounting Reports

Professional Travel Advisor

Booking travel for employees for trainings

Professional Experience

CHILD DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF FRANKLIN COUNTY- COLUMBUS, OH

Accounts Payable Specialist, 10/2007 to Present

Handled daily A/P processes; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions. Addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.

Key Results:

Managed the accurate and timely processing of invoices weekly for non-profit organizations. Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger monthly, validated content and resolved various issues.

Instituted thorough cross-checking of pack-lists, receivers and invoices that halted a previous history of thousands of dollars in overpayments to suppliers.

Composed effective accounting and ad-hoc reports summarizing A/P data for supply chain, HR and other departments.

Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions and percentages.

Check contracts and w-9 on all vendors/ Weekly check run includes match check purchase order and invoices together and file check in the Fireproof boxes for Imaging Silo. Do monthly report for each box. Also do ACH’S and Online Payments

Booking Travel for VIPS and employees for Trainings, Conferences and Workshops. Travel includes Domestic and International Hotel, Flights and more.

Jun. 2012 Add job responsibilities Credit Cards reconciliation/ Partners pay out reconciliation.

Nov.2012-Feb. 2015 PFCC-Title XX Monthly Invoicing/Billing Statements for Caretakers. Add job responsibilities PFCC Exception Reports Daily. Swipe Report once a week/ Put absent days in Pee Web/ Manuel and Adjustment Claims weekly.

Reminder notices and Sanction Letter once a month. Update Childcare Manager applies payments as needed.

KATHY E. TALBERT

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As of February 29, 2015, I begin doing Purchasing and Inventory- Printing all Purchase Orders for purchase. I find reliable vendors or suppliers to provide quality goods (classroom, playground, kitchen equipment and more), for different center locations at reasonable prices. Negotiating prices and contracts. Call, email or fax vendor for the best price on items listed on purchase orders. Following up as needed until the items have been delivered to the specified location. Order all supplies needed. Booked travel itinerary for employees to go to conferences and training.

AJILON FINANCIAL. [Temporary Staffing Agency] – COLUMBUS, OH

Accounts Receivable Processor, 06/07-10/2007

Limited Brands, Reynoldsburg, OH - Assumed responsibility for the full cycle accounts receivable process in temporary contract positions filling in for absent, vacationing or unfilled A/R roles for a variety of companies. Worked in both short-term (two to four weeks) and long-term assignments (up to nine months) for manufacturers, and other businesses. Handled data entry, general ledger work, bookkeeping and clerical tasks.

Education

PENN FOSTER – SCRANTON, PA TRAVEL AND TOURISM SPECIALIST, Nov. 2011

NORTH HIGH, COLUMBUS, OH CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION=ASSOCIATE: MATHEMATICS & ACCOUNTING, 1978

References: Promptly furnished upon request

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