Experienced Accounts Payable and Office Administrator

Arlene Johnson

*** * ********* ** #**** Mesa, AZ 85202

Phone: 602-***-****

Email: ******.*.***********@*****.***

Office Administrator and Accounting Clerk

Dedicated and proficient office management professional with extensive experience in finance and accounting operations.

● Proven record of rendering accurate and compliant payments, invoices, and contracts.

● Driven, entrepreneurial approach to streamlining processes and negotiating with vendors.

● Supportive team member who rises to new challenges and achieves results through diligence and integrity.

● Exceeds objectives with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Professional Experience

Dale R. Thorson Tax & Law Mesa, AZ

Tax Preparer / Tax Auditor (seasonal) January 2026 to June 2026

● Reviewed and audited tax returns prepared by other tax professionals, identified discrepancies, and corrected errors prior to final review and completion.

● Requested and analyzed IRS transcripts to verify prior year tax information and ensure accuracy of client filings.

● Prepared tax returns for individual clients and coordinated appointments for final review and signature.

● Conducted client consultations to review completed tax returns, verify the accuracy of reported information, and answer questions regarding tax filings.

● Facilitated the electronic filing process after obtaining client approval and confirming all information was accurate and complete.

● Maintained compliance with tax regulations and firm procedures while ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Best Appliance Service AZ (formerly Goldwing Appliance Service) Accounts Payable Clerk June 2020 to November 2025

● Full-cycle Accounts Payable: high-volume invoice processing, PO matching, vendor management, GL coding, reconciliations, and month-end close.

● Handled customer refunds, one off payments to different services, employee reimbursements and vendor payments.

● Setting up of ACH payments for vendors.

● Monthly reconciliation of vendor statements.

Accomplishments:

● Uncovered nearly $1.5m in overdue credits; applied to account to trigger savings.

● Resolved disputed invoices, cleaned up records and recovered income to company.

● Set up of new accounting software that was implemented. Elevation Solar – Chandler, AZ

Logistics and Procurement Coordinator May 2019 to May 2020

● Provide timely services of coordinating the logistics of daily installations for customers.

● Tracked daily deliveries and troubleshoot delayed deliveries.

● Procure equipment to support in-house techs and installers.

● Kept track of inventory receiving and outgoing.

● Working closely with the Scheduling team, Field Operations Manager and Director.

● Input daily POs, worked closely with the accounting team with insuring invoices are accurate.

● Kept track of and updated pricing in QuickBooks. LHH Recruitment

Contracted Office /AP Clerk February 2019 to May 2019

● Provide full-service office administrative services on as-needed basis.

● Deliver punctual and professional service in accounting, filing, inventory, and other operational functions.

Platinum Home Warranty – Scottsdale, AZ

Accounts Receivable Clerk July 2018 to February 2019

● Provided timely service for entering customer invoices into database.

● Reconciled warranty and customer job invoices plus reconciled credit card transactions daily.

● Researched unpaid invoices from old accounting system to new system.

● Collected outstanding invoices and interacted with customers by collecting outstanding balances

● Sent copies of paid invoices to customers.

Andeavor (Formerly Western Refinery) – Mesa, AZ

Accounts Payable (contract) March 2018 to May 2018

● Deliver timely processing of 150-200 invoices per day.

● Research invoices not paid by automatic generation, track pending invoices.

● Entered invoices into software after documentation. Arizona Glove & Safety (dba AGS Safety & Supply) – Tempe, AZ Accounts Payable Clerk May 2016-January 2018

● Reconciled inventory against invoices and receipts, audited credit card expenses and mileage reports. Collaborated with vendors on inventory, orders, and rebates.

● Maintained hard copy and electronic files.

● Verified and tracked employee hours.

● Liaised with Controller on problem accounts and escalated situations. Accomplishments:

● Uncovered nearly $20K in overdue credits; applied to account to trigger savings.

● Resolved disputed invoices, cleaned up records and recovered income to company. Arizona Golf Resort – Tempe, AZ

Accounts Payable Clerk September 2015-March 2016

● Maintained Accounts Receivable and Payable, superintendent Payroll.

● Cut checks for supplies and laborers.

● Researched and resolved payment and invoice issues.

● Created daily, overtime, and weekly summary reports for controllers and owner.

● Acted as point of contact for banks and for customers. Accomplishments:

● Implemented updated employee reporting system to ensure correct recording of hours worked. Certifications and Education

46 credit hours in Accounting, Chandler Gilbert Community College

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