Accounts Payable Specialist

DARLA KAY KELLEY

281-***-**** Friendswood, TX advs8t@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE Seeking a position that allows use of exceptional knowledge and skills related to accounts payable, problem solving, billing and administrative areas with a strong background in teamwork.

PROFICIENCY Over 20 years’ experience in diverse areas. Expertise includes accounts payable, SKILLS accounts receivable, purchasing, managing vendor master systems and performing general accounting duties. Recognized for strong and effective communication, contract analysis, attention to detail, and problem solving. Has great ability to think outside the box and streamline processes. Facilitates cultural change/integration and product movements/scheduling. Innovative. Inclusive. Multitasker. Enthusiastic Learner. Team Oriented. Dedicated.

TECHNICAL MS Office (Excel, Outlook), Oracle and SAP SKILLS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2012 to 2021

S&B Engineers and Constructors, Houston, TX

Accounts Payable Specialist

• Analyze invoices and Procurement Card entries to identify variances

• Reconcile vendor statements

• Enter audited, coded and approved invoices into Oracle for payment processing

• Audit invoices against purchase orders

• Run weekly payment batch for all approved invoices

• Run weekly Accounts Payable logs and send to personnel on projects

• Identify request and monitor closing of purchase orders on completed projects and closing

• Assist with month end and year end closings

• Work with vendors on invoice issues and discrepancies

• Identify variances on purchase orders and research 2009 to 2012

Beeco Motors & Controls, Houston, TX

Accounts Payable Specialist

• Reviewed inventory reports – checks and balances

• Identified low inventory items and placed orders to restock items

• Created purchase orders for items to be ordered

• Processed invoices for payments

• Processed daily bank deposits

2008 to 2009

Cat-Spec Ltd, Houston, TX

Accounts Payable Clerk

• Matched invoice to proof of delivery receipt

• Coded invoices for processing

• Sent invoices for approval

• Entered approved invoices into system

• Processed payment batch to pay approved invoices

• Ran invoice reports daily

2000 to 2007

Shell Oil Products, Houston, TX

2005 to 2007

Materials and Services Coordinator, Jiffy Lube International (JLI)

• Was responsible for coordination centralized Accounts Payable process for over 250 Jiffy Lube Company stores across the United States

• Ensured efficient assistance with global Contracting Procurement and Accounts Payable process to reduce use of multiple vendors and to increase national contracts

• Was focal point for Vendor setup/changes and blocks for JLI Operations

• Educated and trained JLI group on vendor master and accounting processes

• Processed approximately 2,000 invoices per month

• Managed procurement of services for all Jiffy Lube Company owned stores. Offered day-to-day purchasing support to stores by placing purchase orders and acting as the supplier’s main point of contact

• Managed and executed buying activities in support of all repair and maintenance service request

• Was liaison with end-users to ensure that their needs were met in relation to ordering services

• Participated and contributed to continual cost reduction efforts, quality and health/safety requirements

• Supported and participated in the implementation of ALL Global/Local CP Initiatives 2000 to 2005

Financial Accountant Sales Analyst for Bulk Movements

• Reviewed pricing clause in contracts negotiated by traders to calculate price of product

• Participated in testing data calculations to be uploaded into the Pricing Module within SAP to convert from manual to automated pricing

• Identified as focal point for Pricing Engine Project as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for tax issues and pricing upgrades

• Processed approximately 1,000 invoices per month to ensure accurate billing to customers

• Supported customer inquiries and investigated invoice concerns to expedite payments 1997 to 2000

McDavid Honda, Houston, TX

Sales Secretary

• Supervised two Porters for timely new car preparation

• Assisted approximately 25 member sales staff on a high-volume showroom to reach monthly sales goals while maintaining accurate inventories

• Facilitated timecard program that enabled payroll to provide future mailings to customers and aid the employee incentive program

• Monitored inventory of new cars and collaborated with various banks to balance books

• Recorded daily sales of cars and warranties for customer mailings and aid in employee incentive program

1996 to 1997

East Texas Distribution, Houston, TX

Royalty/Contract Analyst

• Supervised small order fulfillment group

• Calculated monthly royalties to accurately bill customers

• Compiled and analyzed data for 20 major studios contracts to ensure correct inventory and payment

• Reconciled NSF check clearing account to general ledger to guarantee accurate journal entries 1988 to 1996

Hollywood Marine, Houston, TX

Vehicle Accountant/Sales Analyst

• Maintained company vehicles by scheduling shop appointments for service

• Created purchase orders for parts and services to minimize down time

• Managed various types of invoicing for different products to complete billing cycle

• Assisted customer relations with quality programs to meet ISO 9000 standards

• Facilitated effective communication of standard accounting practices to customers and vendors OMG (Oh My Goodies), Friendswood, TX

Owner

• Bake home-made goods and fill custom orders of chocolate covered strawberries, cake balls, and/or pretzels for different events (Christmas, Valentines, Easter, Mother’s Day, Birthdays, Weddings, etc.) EDUCATION:

Houston Community College

Charles H. Milby High School, Houston, TX

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