Andrelle Smith
Kennesaw
Summary
Experienced Accounting professional with over 10 years in financial operations and accounting within the hospitality industry. Expertise in processing invoices, reconciling accounts, managing vendor relationships, supporting audits, and maintaining accurate financial records. Skills include QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, and hospitality management systems.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
05.2024 - Current
- Process vendor invoices and verify accuracy before payment.
- Matched invoices with purchase orders and supporting records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Prepare check runs and electronic payments while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Prepared check runs and electronic payments, ensuring adherence to company policies and timely processing.
- Responded to vendor inquiries and resolved payment issues to maintain positive vendor relationships.
- Maintain vendor records and accounts payable files with a high level of accuracy.
- Assist with month-end closing activities and account reconciliations.
- Support internal and external audits by providing financial documentation.
Accounting Clerk
Atlanta Marriott NW
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - 05.2024
- Verified and posted financial transactions, receipts, and disbursements.
- Verified and posted financial transactions, receipts, and disbursements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Reconciled bank statements and assisted with monthly financial reporting.
- Researched and resolved customer and vendor account discrepancies.
- Reviewed and prepared group rebates and commission payments, ensuring alignment with contract terms to facilitate timely processing.
- Maintained organized financial records to support internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Reduced reconciliation errors by 20% through improved QuickBooks processes.
Group Housing Coordinator
Omni Hotels
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed group and individual reservations from booking through completion.
- Processed reservation changes, cancellations, and deposit refunds to ensure accurate customer transactions.
- Coordinated travel agent commissions and wholesale reservations to streamline booking operations.
- Assisted Accounting department with billing issues and daily revenue tracking to maintain financial accuracy.
- Assisted the Accounting department with billing issues and daily revenue tracking.
Concierge Director
NFC Amenity Management
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Directed daily concierge operations, enhancing communication between residents and leasing staff.
- Recruited, trained, and mentored concierge team members.
- Prepared payroll and managed employee schedules.
- Maintained operational records, reports, and daily logs.
- Produced management reports to inform operational decisions and improve service delivery.
Group Housing Coordinator
JW Marriott Buckhead
01.2013 - 07.2015
- Coordinated accommodations for corporate groups and special events, ensuring seamless guest experiences.
- Built and maintained group reservations in Marsha and PMS.
- Generated daily and weekly forecasting reports to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Managed travel agent and meeting planner commission payments.
- Generated daily and weekly forecasting reports.
- Participated in pre-conference meetings, post-conference meetings, and citywide audits.
- Conducted training sessions for newly hired Group Housing Coordinators to ensure understanding of processes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LouisianaSkills
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor management
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Support
- Month-End Close
- Audit Support
- Revenue Tracking
- Data Analysis
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Account statement analysis
- Invoice payment
- General accounting practices
- Year-end analysis
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta
05.2024 - Current
Accounting Clerk
Atlanta Marriott NW
06.2021 - 05.2024
Group Housing Coordinator
Omni Hotels
05.2019 - 03.2020
Concierge Director
NFC Amenity Management
07.2015 - 04.2017
Group Housing Coordinator
JW Marriott Buckhead
01.2013 - 07.2015
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Delgado Community College