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Objective (Job seekers: Please include the nearest metropolitan area and the locations where you want to work. Employers/Recruiters: Please describe your company and any positions you hope to fill.)

Detail oriented organized professional seeking position in accounting that will utilize my skills while offering opportunity for professional growth.

Contact Information

314-524-6811, home
gjack4473@hotmail.com, email

What types of jobs are you seeking? (select all that apply)

Accounts payable

Work Experience (most recent)

Accountants Intl., Atlanta, GA
Contract Administrative/Accounts Payable Specialist
Assigned to American Software, Atlanta, GA
• Performed light accounting duties for the tax accountant
• Performed clerical work, including backup to tax accountant
• Performed Excel spreadsheet maintenance
• Assist with preparation for tax audit for several companies under American Software umbrella
• Respond to notices from taxing jurisdictions and provide support for state audits

Work Experience (earlier)

FirstPro Staffing, Atlanta, GA 09/2008 – 11/2008
Contract Accounts Payable Specialist
Assigned to John Wieland Homes, Atlanta, GA
• Researched and resolve past due and balance due vendor invoices
• Audited and keyed vendor invoices by comparing the items billed against the work order
• Compared VPO’s, MPO’s and PO’s against vendor invoices for accuracy
• Keyed VPO’s, MPO’s and PO’s into system for backup on completed jobs
• Coded and keyed accounts payable, edited and posted them for payment
• Audited weekly check-run for accuracy before mailing checks
• Audited contractors time against work order for accuracy

The Paradies Shops, Atlanta, GA 10/06 – 09/08
Accounts Payable Accountant/Vendor Representative
• Researched and resolve past due and balance due vendor invoices
• Prepared vendor credits for data entry
• Audited and keyed vendor invoices by comparing the items billed against the purchase order
• Verified all items billed were ordered and received to correct location
• Processed the invoices through the GER’s AP system
• Audited vendor statements by researching listed invoices in Great Plains accounting
• Worked closely with vendors to ensure all invoices have the necessary information i.e.
• Purchased order number, buyers name, correct items ordered) needed to process in a timely manner
• Assisted with the uploading of problem invoices to the on-line TPS Invoice Exception Log
• Researched and if necessary purge all unused purchase orders listed on the RNC report
• Helped out other vendor reps and carry out other various assignments as needed

Specific Job Skills

Skills;
Strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of principles of accounting
Strong computer aptitude
Customer service oriented
Good organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to maintain a positive presence in the workplace

Computer Skills;

Microsoft Windows 98-2000-NT-XP and Vista, Paradox 4.0, AS400, Real World, Solomon, Oracle 1.2, Great Plains (Dynamics), Corel Quattro, Quick Books, Master Builder, C & P (Clients & Profits), Media Link, Smart Plus, Word, Excel, Outlook, Reflections, LMS, Adobe Acrobat, E-Drawer, E-Cabinet, Doculex, GERS Blue, GERS Merchandising

Education

Eskridge Senior High, St Louis, MO – High School Diploma
Bryan Institute, Webster Groves, MO - Certification

Special Awards or Certifications

Assisted in writing the procedure manual for the accounting department.

Identified, prepared and processed over 300 credits due to The Paradies Shops totaling over 75k in 1 working day.

In 6 months time I bought The Paradies Shops major account from 400K arrears to current status.

To work in a temp to perm capacity where I can utilize my skills while providing great work ethics and a vast knowledge of accounting policies, procedures and practices.

By working smart. By finding new ways of processing in a more timely and efficient way

Additional Information

I am able to add and remove programs. I have worked on various accounting systems. I am also able to create spreadsheets in excel and documents in word. I can create PDF documents, scan to email. I have also been an IT liaison in a previous position.

The Paradies Shops; in this position I connected with my vendors in a personally professional manner. By doing so I gained the trust and respect of my vendors. No problem went unsolved and I always gave personal attention to my vendors needs. This allowed me to assure the vendors that any unpaid or short paid invoices would be thoroughly researched and the end result would be determined accurately.