VERA WASHINGTON
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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