Accountant - GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK - Baton Rouge, LA
(2024-04)
- Obtain and open all mail ensuring checks and cash are processed.
- Record all deposits, invoices and general ledger entries into the accounting system and submit them to the Sr. Accountant for accuracy.
- Prepare, compile and sort documents for check batch deposits and upload to SharePoint for data entry.
- Ensure a 3-way match is met when processing invoices into the accounting system.
- Scan and upload invoices into the accounting system.
- Maintain accounts payable by obtaining W-9s for all new vendors, entering them into the accounting system and ensuring all vendor accounts are accurate at all times.
- Reconcile all bank deposits to the accounting system.
- Reconcile accounting software to donor tracking system weekly.
- Assist with monthly reconciliations on all balance sheet accounts.
- Act as purchasing agent for basic office supply needs.
- Assist in audit preparation by providing samples to management upon request.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned to support of other departments and the mission of the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.
Accounts Payable Specialist - MARUCCI SPORTS - Baton Rouge, LA
(2022-06 - 2024-02)
- Verify vendor accounts, paying vendors, and resolving purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies
- Handle accounts payable for several entities
- Ensure charge expense are coded to the correct accounts and cost centers into the financial system
Accounts Payable Specialist - DOGGETT EQUIPMENT SERVICES - Baton Rouge, LA
(2018-02 - 2022-06)
- Handle accounts payable for several entities
- Scan all vendor invoices into the ERP system on a daily basis and are routed to the appropriate person for approval
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation, purchase order and approval prior to payment
- Prioritize invoices according to payment terms and cash discount potential
- Process an average of 112 checks weekly and 75 ACH payments monthly
- Ensure charge expense are coded to the correct accounts and cost centers into the financial system
- Verify vendor accounts, paying vendors, and resolving purchase order, invoice, or payment discrepancies
- Ensure bills and check requests are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to department procedures
- Establish and maintain relationships with new and existing vendors
- and generate 1099 forms for the IRS on an annual basis
- Maintain W-9 information for all vendors Communicate with departments, vendors, and clients to resolve outstanding payments
- Assist accounting team with month end closing, various projects, and annual audits
- Work with the accounts receivable department as needed without affecting integrity
Assistant Payroll Manager - VALLUZZO & CO - Baton Rouge, LA
(2017-07 - 2017-11)
- Input New Hire data, made time clock corrections, termed employees out the system
- Communicated with Managers on employee time punches and pay rate
- Communicated with Human Resource on employee files, pay rate, vacation
- Finalized payroll and other payroll task
Accounting Clerk - AGI LLC DBA CRACKER BARREL STORES CONVENIENCE STORE - Baton Rouge, LA
(2016-01 - 2017-07)
- Audited data input into workflow against daily paperwork received from all stores (invoices, credit card statement deposits, money order transactions) to ensure accuracy and make corrections where necessary
- Interacted with store managers and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve problems
- Answered incoming calls, direct to appropriate department, and respond to customer concerns from stores personnel and vendors to resolve paperwork issues
- Dispatched maintenance calls to proper vendors and stay in direct contact with stores and maintenance men to follow up, resolve problems, and close out tickets
- Assisted the Controller on various projects
InStocks/Inventory Control - TARGET CORPORATION - Baton Rouge, LA
(2008-03 - 2016-04)
- Communicated detail merchandise needs and inventory control issues to appropriate supervisors in a timely manner
- Saved costs through utilization of inventory control and loss prevention technology in backroom and at registers in a high-volume retail store
- Backup personnel for Receiving—unloaded trucks, organized merchandise, and stocked shelves, as well as performed merchandising in a manner to generate sales
- Routinely assisted 50+ customers per day resulting in increased sales revenue
Store Manager - CATO CORPORATION - Baton Rouge, LA
(2004-12 - 2009-05)
- Directed all aspects of retail store management (sales, merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention, staffing) to ensure a smooth flow of operations
- Supervised up to 10 associates
- Recruited, hired, trained, scheduled, and retained talent
- Provided direction, praise, and constructive feedback to motivate team members
- Consistently exceeded daily sales targets by an average of $2,500 in sales
- Reduced costs through outstanding customer service and executing efficient loss prevention strategies
