Social Media Accounting Assistant

Tammy S. Hardwick

*** ********** ******, *******, ** 54165 920-***-**** *************.***@*****.*** SUMMARY

Purchasing Supply Analyst monitor and execute ordering of outside finished goods outsourced for Pro group of company. Senior Accounting Assistant-Finance known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. Accounts Payable (A/P) career spans 23 years in Finance and Fixed Asset Management departments. Experience includes accountability for processing hundreds of invoices monthly, as well as maintaining, monitoring and auditing various departmental asset inventories. Possesses proficiencies in GAAP, Microsoft Office Suite, Infinium System/AS400 platform, S4 and EDI Systems. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ Skills

● Supervised A/P clerks and daily processes maintaining Tribal and State regulations

● Oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions

● Maintained adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards

● Prepare various data to support project creation, budget report and planning, mass mail merge correspondence

● Coordinate, update, maintain social media site for Non profit charity

● Plan, budget, execute, events of various sizes from 10-1200

● Invoice/Expense/Payment transactions

● Innovation for process improvements

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US Venture

Procure to Pay Specialist 2/20-present date

● Prepare and review payment requests within ERP system D365. ● Create payment proposals for daily ACH, check, credit card payments ● Monitor and communicate invoice transmission issues to invoice management team ● Resolve and assign invoice to proper division for payment ● Special project work to communicate on boarding process to newly acquired business untie. ● Mass communication to new vendors via mail merge ● Communicate payment options for improved vendor reconciliation and acquire rebate discount opportunity for US Venture ● Print and distribute checks for vendor payments Georgia Pacific – Koch Industries

Purchasing Supply Analyst – Accounts Payable Resolution Operation 7/16-12/19

● Manage Outside vendor production requirements with Domestic and International vendors in accordance with the Supply Plan working to improve case fill rate and minimize out of stocks ● Determine requirements for specified outside purchased items, communication of those requirements to the vendor via purchase orders and subsequent follow up to ensure timely delivery of product to meet customer demand ● Work with vendors and Georgia-Pacific facilities to ensure raw materials are supplied in a timely manner to our finished good converters. Responsible for reconciling raw materials monthly ● Monitor fluctuations in short term demand to ensure inventory supply is maintained at each of Georgia Pacific’s stocking location● Play an active role in defining startup processes on new product launches, product transitions and deletions. Responsible for GP owned material depletion on discontinued items

● Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to drive out non-value added work and unnecessary complexity ● Manage Outside vendor production requirements with Domestic and International vendors in accordance with the Supply Plan working to improve case fill rate and minimize out of stocks ● Providing Accounts Payable support for multiple Georgia-Pacific divisions and facilities

● Assisting location personnel with invoice exception resolution ● Reviewing, investigating and driving resolution for accrued liabilities ● Understanding key processes/systems used in the accounts payable process ● Driving standardization in the use of A/P systems/processes ● Providing training to facility personnel on AP & Procurement processes/systems as needed ● Analyzing lost discount data and 1st Time invoice match reports ● Identifying and implementing process/system improvements that will reduce invoice exceptions from occurring

Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

Senior Accounting Assistant – Finance & Fixed Asset Management 06/06 – 7/16

● Assumed expanded responsibilities (concurrent with A/P duties) as the Fixed Asset Manager

● Rebuilt trust with vendors/suppliers, repairing damaged relationships by ensuring timely, correct payments for all goods/services received

● Prepared standard and non-standard income and balance sheet statements, and consolidated statements

● Ensured timely and accurate completion of monthly financial statements for management review and assisted with budget development

● Analyzed financial records and reports, and advised on accounting reserves, assets and expenditures

● Reviewed and verified the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records

● Coordinated with other departments, locations and divisions concerning accounting

● Reconcile fixed asset subsidiary ledgers and resolved any resulting discrepancy

● Ensured that all inventory transfers are appropriately accounted

● Investigated fixed asset issues and conducted special studies; Developed and recommended resolutions for changes to procedures and accounting methods

● Prepared monthly fluctuation analyses and accumulated depreciation account reports

● Prepared audit schedules and resolved audit issues adhering to applicable procedures Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin

Senior Accounting Assistant – Accounts Payable 12/93 to 6/06

● Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 1,000 invoices for large, multi-site organizations. Assessed and closed A/P subledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.

● Implemented next-generation technologies and process automations to foster an environment of continuous improvement. Trained users and served as the primary "go-to" troubleshooter on these new systems, which propelled efficiency gains and significant time- and cost savings. ● Facilitated "no-fault" internal and external audits as a result of sound recordkeeping and thorough documentation.

● Instituted thorough cross-checking of pack-lists, receivers and invoices that halted a previous history of thousands of dollars in overpayments to suppliers. ● Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers/vendors to improve cash flow and helped facilitate company's return to profitability.

● Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, and cost variances due to deviance from contract costs quoted. ● Operated financial computer systems and furnished senior company executives with A/P liability summaries and cash flow reports that were consistently praised for their accuracy, user-friendliness and timeliness. EDUCATION

North West Technical College Supervisory Program Certification April 2010 AFFILIATIONS

American Accounts Payable Association, Member

2008-Present International Accounts Payable Professionals, Member 2007-Present 4th HOOAH Board Member 2015-present date

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