Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

Delysia Wilson

571-***-**** ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Goal-oriented and detail-driven accounting professional with a comprehensive background in accounts payable and accounting systems. Proven ability to manage high-volume processing, reconcile financial records, and streamline accounts payable workflows. Experienced in implementing ERP systems to enhance process efficiency and automation. Seeking to leverage expertise in financial management and technical acumen to contribute to a dynamic organization.

Skills

Proficiency in Great plains, Ariba, SAP, Peoplesoft, NetSuite, Cost point, Microsoft Excel

Data Collection

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Workload Management

Experience in reconciling bank statements and maintaining accurate financial records

Strong attention to detail in managing vendor invoices

Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding

Written and oral communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members

Work History

Staff Accountant, 04/2022 - Current

Capital Area Food Bank – Washington DC

Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.

Maintained general ledger accuracy through regular account reconciliations, journal entry adjustments, and transaction reviews.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential cost-saving measures, resulting in improved company profitability.

Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.

Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.

Implemented new accounting software system successfully leading to increased productivity within the department.

Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.

Maintained fixed asset records and depreciation schedules to establish accurate calculations.

Accounts Payable Specialist, 04/2021 - 09/2021

Carlyle Group (Temporary Assignment) – Washington DC

Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.

Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.

Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving A/P inquiries using the Service Now ticketing system.

Accounts Payable Specialist, 12/2019 - 01/2021

International Union of Operating Engineers – Washington, DC

Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.

Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.

Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.

Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.

Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.

Maintained 100% accuracy while processing $1+ million worth of payments.

Accounts Payable Lead, 01/2008 - 11/2017

Bloomberg BNA – Arlington VA

Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.

Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

Supported timely month-end closings through accurate expense categorization and prompt data entry.

Contributed to the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency within the Accounts Payable department.

Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Accounting, Expected in 10/2024

Strayer University - Washington, DC

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