VERA WASHINGTON

**** ********** *****, *, ******, AL 36575 C: 251-***-**** adivi9@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Flexible and adapts seamlessly to constantly evolving accounting processes and

technologies.

Professional Accounts Payables with 12+ years of experience

Dynamic and highly qualified with extensive knowledge of accounting principles and SAP

Highlights

Account reconciliations Dependability

Proficient in SAP Attention to detail

Complex problem solving Fast Learner

Strong communication skills Energetic work attitude

Experience

Sr. Accounting Technician 08/2019 to 04/2020

Horne LLP Mobile, AL

Account and payment reconciliation

Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments

Data analytics

Assist in training new team members

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies

Maintain W-9’s and 1099 status

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Issue payments to vendors via check, ACH

Accounts Payable Specialist 04/2019 to 07/2019

Longs Human Resource Co. (Inchcape) Mobile, AL

Reconcile vessel vendor and sub-agents accounts payable statements with Dream postings. Identify and resolve differences. Issue payments to vendors and sub-agents via check, wire, ACH, and Credit Card

Assisting in preparing the weekly pay list and paying vendors and subagents via check, wire, ACH, and Credit Card in the USA databases by added charges pay by the principles to the weekly pay list. Work across all streams – AA, AN, AC, AV, and AO.

Ensure all discrepancies within assigned vendor accounts including incorrect posting, invoice posting, commissions losses are corrected and resolved.

Rep I - Internal Logistics 02/2018 to 02/2019

AM/NS Calvert Calvert, AL

Gathering and reporting monthly and yearly budget to managers at the end of every month • Creating Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations detailing all costs per department

Creating purchase requisitions for all supplies and repairs related to Internal Logistics

Ensuring all requisitions for ordered supplies were accounted for by verifying with shipping companies that the delivery was completed.

Verifying and gaining approvals for repairs that were completed so that the invoices for the repairs could be paid out in a timely manner

Closing out exhausted PO’s for Internal Logistics in coordination with the Purchasing department

Account Payables Specialist 02/2009 to 02/2018

AM/NS Calvert Calvert, AL

Ensured timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices

Processed vendor invoices, check requests and expense reports for payment, process payment runs

Handled disputed/blocked invoices and coordinates dispute resolution process with Purchasing Department and

Vendor

Handled routine information requests from vendors and internal parties

Requests and reconciles vendor statements on a regular basis

Documented vendor invoices and approval documentation

Ensured proper approval for vendor invoices is obtained and documented

Ensured allowable early payment discounts are realized

Supported preparation of Accounts Payable reporting

Supported the implementation of process improvements and process automation

Ensured working knowledge of competencies as defined in ISO 9001:2008 Team Member Competency Form

Accounting Clerk 04/2007 to 02/2009

West Fraser Lumber Mill Citronelle, AL

Managed accounting operations, month end close, account reporting and reconciliations

Received, recorded, and banked cash, checks, and vouchers as well as reconciled records of bank transactions

Assisted the Plant Controller with the production of the monthly financials and management reports

Maintained confidential information, such as pay rates, bonus targets and pay grades

Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments

Coordinated approval processes of all accounts payable invoices

Rectified escalated accounts payable issues from employees and vendors

Education

Associate Diploma: Computer Operations/Computerized Accounting 1986

Delta College Baton Rouge, LA,

Computerized Accounting Specialist program

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