Kathleen A. Hicks
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 ado21s@r.postjobfree.com
Summary
Seeking an opportunity to work for a dynamic organization where I can apply the knowledge and experience gathered in my previous assignments and also utilize my educational qualifications, thereby benefiting the organization.
Work Experience
Republic Services, Bridgeton, MO December 3, 2019 - current
Accounts Receivable/Billing Specialist
Research returned mail and updating customer’s billing addresses.
Clear credits on customer’s accounts.
Perform month end write offs
Assist with projects as needed
RGA, Chesterfield, MO July 29, 2019 - October 24, 2019 (temporary assignment)
Validating invoices for payment
Entering manual payments
Assigning invoices for approval and coding
Processing purchase order invoices
Creating ACH, Wire and check payments
Vendor setup
Assisting director with research projects
Waxman Associates, St. Charles, MO
Accounts Payable Specialist April 17, 2019 - June 11, 2019
Validated invoices for approval in DSSI.
Uploaded previous days invoices into Intacct.
Setup vendor requests
Processed refund requests
Created and printed check runs
Paid vendors by ACH
Began setting up utility vendors on autodraft.
Performed end of the month functions such as journal entries, payroll accruals, P-Card entry transactions.
(Employment ended due to office restructure)
Charter Communications, St. Louis, MO
Accounts Payable Specialist November 2003-April 2019
Validate approximately 12,000 utility bills
Train new employees to validate and upload files
Process auto draft utility bills
Prepares invoices for processing (checking vendor numbers, labeling, etc)
Research disconnect notices and contact vendors to arrange payments
Uploads file into accounting system to pay office supplies vendor
Imports Excel spreadsheets to enter invoices with large amounts of coding
Helps management with projects on an as needed basis
Quality checks and approve invoice batches for payment.
Created checks for vendor payment.
Perform projects as requested by management.
Scan processed invoices into database
Research vendor inquiries concerning unpaid invoices.
Assist accountants with invoice inquiries.
(Department was downsized)
Education
Catholic University, Washington, DC - Will pursue a Masters in Catechesis beginning Fall 2020
Archdiocese of St. Louis, MO – PSR Catechist Certification July 2012
Maryville University – BA in Psychology May 2008
Fontbonne University – BBA, graduated May 2003
Florissant Valley Community College – Associates Degree, Business and Computer Studies
Computer Skills
PeopleSoft Financials, Citrix, Kofax Transformation, Onbase, Application Extender, SAP, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Windows, InfoPro
Interests/Activities/Accomplishments
U.S.O. at Lambert Airport
Butterfly Haven
Mission trips to Belize – 2013, 2014, 2016-present
Parish School of Religion at Assumption Parish– 3rd, 7th and 8th grade teacher
Youth Group Core Team Member at Assumption Parish
Coordinator of Altar boys and Altar Girls at Assumption Parish
Head Sacristan at the Noon Mass at Assumption Parish
Stewardship Committee at Assumption Parish
Protecting God’s Children Workshop
St. Joseph Hospital in Wentzville May 2007 – October 2007 (150 hour practicum through Maryville University)
Habitat for Humanity: Volunteer Safety Coordinator for Huttig Building Products
American Red Cross: Disaster Action Team Member
References Upon Request