Work History
Highly dependable, analytical, and enthusiastic Accounting
Professional with over fifteen years of experience in streamlining and enhancing the accounting process of fast-growing companies. Hands-on expertise in daily journal entries, account analysis and reconciliation, and A/P set-up. Recognized for success in ensuring the accuracy of accounts payable records while collaborating with accounting teams to schedule payments, reconcile invoices and research all disputes.
Senior Accountant
Clayton Center Community Service Board, Jonesboro, GA
2023-11 -
Current
• Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations. Reconciled accounts and created documents for
monthly closure procedures.
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• Updated general ledger with latest entries.
Completed year-end closing processes with
controllers and external auditors.
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Full Charge Bookkeeper
ARC Salvation Army
2019-08 -
2021-09
Managed full cycle accounts payable invoicing
(100 invoices daily) input in Great Plains ERP
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Performed purchase order (PO) match, posted
batches, and processed ACH payments
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Reconciled vendor invoices, credit accounts and
general ledger regularly
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Performed weekly check run and expense report
processing
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• Set up vendors and prepaid accounts
Filed 1099s annually following current tax
compliance guidelines
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Posted payments via credit card, cash and check to appropriate accounts
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• Handled daily deposits and bank deposits
Completed month end reporting and ensured all
journal entries were correct
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• Disbursed petty cash as needed for daily operations
• Created sales comparison reports daily and ran
Senior Accountant
MELINDA
CLONTS-PE
DEN
Contact
Address
Hampton, GA 30228
Phone
******.*******@*****.***
Skills
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Team Player Mentality
• Customer Service Skills
• Multi-Tasking
• Leadership Skills
• Inventory Management
• Accounts Auditing
• Project Management
Accounts Payable/
Receivable
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• Organization Skills
• Records Management
• Database Management
analysis report for meetings
Generated P&L statements for financial director and produced financials monthly
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Heavily involved in audit process, both routine and year-end
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Accounts Payable Supervisor
Best American Hospitality
2012-11 -
2018-12
Coordinated and supervised employees within
Accounts Payable interacting with internal
customers and external suppliers monitoring all
controls
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Worked closely AP management staff and other
Finance departments in support of time bound
processes
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Oversaw employee business expense processing for
multiple business units leading projects such as
system testing and implementation
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Analysed and closed invoice batches daily and
documented AP internal controls and procedures
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Communicate accounting policies practices and
procedures with department managers vendors and
internal customers to ensure compliance
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Purchasing Coordinator
Beaver Home Builders, Atlanta, GA
2011-10 -
2012-10
Developed, led, and executed purchasing
strategies
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Strengthened and maintained vendor relations
through outstanding communication and human
relations skills
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Assisted in transfer of materials for warehousing
functions
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Documented and maintained client inquiries and
purchase orders
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Reviewed client orders to maintain internal
document systems
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Issued all purchase orders and expedited shipments to meet production schedules
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Paraprofessional Accountant
Cobb County Community Service Board, Smyrna,
1995-01 -
2004-01
• Risk Management
• Computer Skills
• Account Balancing
• Invoice Compilation
Education
Georgia
Performed assigned accounts payable and related
clerical support-functions
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Processed all check request, invoices, and purchase orders to ensure vendors arc paid properly and
timely
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Maintained vendor files and responsible for all
reporting pertaining to vendor data
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Ensured all established monthly payments are paid
on due date
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Worked with budget managers to ensure
appropriate account numbers listed on Alp
document, to charge the budget correctly when
payment is due
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Prepared departmental allocation schedules for
postage, copy machines and utilities
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Submitted monthly check requests for the premium
of our benefits programs
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Accurately prepared and maintained accounting
documents records and reports in timely manner
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Master's Degree: Accounting
Strayer University
2012-01
Bachelor's: Human Resource Management