Accounts Payable Staff Accountant
Resume:
Sopros Sok
Columbia, MO ***** 573-***-**** *********@*****.*** LinkedIn
Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable Specialist & Financial Service Professional
A dedicated accounts payable expert with 15+ years of experience organizing finances, managing bill payments, filing tax reports, and tracking expenses so that the movement of company money is carefully tended to at all times. Excel at creating finance and billing reports as well as offering detailed information to executives outlining a company’s overall financial health. Adept at using accounting software to verify accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance in all financial records. Possess deep knowledge of how to interpret invoices, process reconciliations, and streamline billing/collections procedures.
Areas of Expertise
AP & Bank Reconciliations
Tax Preparation & Filing
Bill & Payment Collection Tracking
Detailed Recordkeeping
Financial Statement Reporting
Third-Party Vendor Management
Cash Flow Tracking
Payment Transparency/Compliance
Non-Profit Accounting Methods
Professional Experience
WOODHAVEN LEARNING CENTER – Columbia, MO October 2022–September 2023
Accounts Payable Accountant
Primary card user and accounts payable accountant, making sure payments are accurate and submitted to vendors on time. Keep detailed records of expenditures, coding expenses and regularly consolidating credit/prepaid card statements for quick reference. Collect financial information and prepare tax forms. Handle banking operations, such as money deposits.
Key Achievements:
Regularly resolved issues of credit cards and prepaid cards.
Organized the accounts payables to resolve a 2- to 3-month backlog of late payments.
Helped in the successful transition of the accounting system from MIP to NetSuite.
Streamlined accounts payable process which led to better efficiency and productivity.
STATE OF MISSOURI – Jefferson City, MO January 2022–October 2022
Staff Auditor, Auditor’s Office
Helped carrying out statewide financial audits and various state agencies. Facilitated internal audit meetings to exchange audit evidence and evaluate documents. Reviewed audit findings and verified that submitted papers were complete.
Key Achievements:
Accomplished the auditing assignment which was part of both the statewide Financial Statement and Single audits.
CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION – Columbia, MO October 2017–January 2022
Staff Accountant
Managed account analysis and Account Payables tasks for various programs and grants. Prepared policy council reports each month and helped create annual budgeting for nine grants. Analyzed program expenses to ensure that funds were within budget parameters, allocated to appropriate resources, and that all documents were submitted to process payments.
Key Achievements:
Aided in making the state child care billing process easier and more efficient.
Participated in building the best accounting team at the organization.
Aided in review of finance and accounting policies and procedures led to more efficient accounting operations.
Streamlined accounts payable process which led to better efficiency and productivity.
MFA OIL COMPANY – Columbia, MO July 2017–October 2017
Account Payable Clerk
Processed account payables, including payment recording, document filing, and vendor communication.
Key Achievements:
Entrusted to carry out other administrative work simultaneously if needed.
SHIRLEY’S DONUT & KOLACHE DELI – Friendswood, TX October 2015–June 2017
Owner
Set daily workflow, delegated assignments to teams, and managed all operational tasks so that deliverables were completed on time and met client satisfaction. Managed all financial needs i.e., bookkeeping, taxes, budgeting, and vendor management.
Key Achievements:
Researching and sourcing new vendors led to a reduction in supply costs.
AXA ADVISORS – St. Louis, MO June 2014–October 2015
Financial Consultant
Engaged with clients to understand their specific investment needs and created financial plans that were tailored to meet their specific long-term saving goals. Found and signed prospective clients by providing financial consultations for life insurance, annuities, and retirement investments. Worked closely with clients to define, prioritize, and develop investment strategies that they were comfortable with, helping them to stay on track during times of economic uncertainty.
Key Achievements:
Selected as one of the company’s monthly top producers by consistently exceeding sales quotas.
WADDELL & REED – Columbia, MO May 2013–May 2014
Financial Advisor
Prepared customized long-term financial investment plans for clients looking to save for the future. Conducted prospecting, client services, client relation and community engagement. Created plans that were unique and depended on the specific financial goals of each individual situation. Took educational courses and trainings to build professional knowledge.
Key Achievements:
Regularly met all sales requirements.
Additional Job History
Financial Advisor Trainee, WADDELL & REED – Columbia, MO
Operation Technician, KRAFT FOODS – Columbia, MO
Deputy Division Chief of Bank Supervision Dept., NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA – Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Professional Development
Accounting & Tax Associate Intern, James Berry CPA and Associates – Columbia, MO (2012)
Tax Preparer Intern, Empire Insurance and Financial Services – Columbia, MO (2012)
Monetary and Financial Statistics Training, IMF Institute – Washington, D.C. (2004)
Accounting, Risk Control & Reporting, Auditing, PriceWaterhouseCooper – Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2000)
Education
Master of Science in Personal Finance Planning, University of Missouri Graduate School (2019; GPA: 3.75)
Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Financial Services, Columbia College (2013; GPA: 3.77 Magna Cum Laude)
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, National University of Management – Phnom Penh, KH (1998; GPA: 3.38)
Certifications & Licenses
Series 7 (2014) • Series 66 (2014) • Life Accident & Health Insurance License (2024)
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite • QuickBooks • MIP Fund Accounting • Drake • NetSuite
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