SANDY S. COOK
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Seasoned accounting support professional with proven skills in managing routine and complex business accounting needs. Precise Accounts Payable Specialist with 12 years of experience working with Corporate Accounts. Skilled at fixing account and data discrepancies with professionalism and using software. Proven history of resourcefulness, accuracy and extensive knowledge of accounts payable. Meticulous Accounts Payable Consultant successful at keeping accounts current and accurate for compliant financial record keeping. Well-organized, diligent and focused professional. Skilled Accounts Payable professional with more than 5 years of related experience. Knowledgeable about expense tracking, report preparation and records management. Familiar with general ledger accounting procedures. Highly effective at developing positive and productive working rapport with employees through open communication and clearly set guidelines.
EXPERIENCE
DATES FROM – 2010-11-CURRENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST, MIDWEST WHEEL COMPANIES
Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
Applied mathematical abilities on a daily basis to calculate and check figures in all areas of accounting systems.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Generated and submitted invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving 10-15 inquiries per day.
Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
Input financial data and produced reports.
Reviewed account documentation for over 100 accounts, rectified issues and contacted vendors about account changes.
DATES FROM – 1996-01 TO 2009-06
PROGRAM MANAGER, ITA GROUP
Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give clients exceptional offerings.
Interacted with clients to identify business needs and requirements.
Monitored progress of programs, using and applying programming documents, program directives, funding documents and other program material.
Provided management oversight and operational control of assigned programs valued at over 3 million dollars.
Tracked and reported job scope and program results to customers and other stakeholders.
EDUCATION
1995-05
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: CERTIFIED TRAVEL AGENT
DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE – ANKENY, IA
1994-05
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS: GENERAL STUDIES
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – IOWA CITY, IA
1993-05
DIETITIAN COOK
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVES
SKILLS
Vendor Relationship Management
Payroll Processing
Expense Tracking
Entry Verification
Account Reconciliation
Report Preparation
Data Entry
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Invoice and payment processing