NICOLE BENNETT
Stonecrest,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical Accounts Payable Accountant with over a decade of progressive experience in full-cycle AP operations, ERP systems, and financial reporting. Proven ability to drive process improvements, ensure compliance, and manage high-volume invoice workflows. Strong interpersonal skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration and team leadership. Seeking to leverage technical and operational skills in a growth-oriented, fast-paced finance environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Accountant
National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)
06.2023 - Current
- Managed accounts payable processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors while maximizing cash flow management strategies.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries from external auditors.
- Utilized accounting software to maintain accurate records, ensuring adherence to internal control procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounting processes, increasing operational efficiency and budget management.
- Prepared and processed journal entries to record in general ledger and maintain consistent documentation.
- Trained employees on travel expense submission and company procedures.
- Maintain 1099 vendor profiles to review and generate accurate year-end IRS filing
- Bi-weekly preparation of payroll allocations
Accountant, Accounts Payable
Cady Studios
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Full management of Accounts Payable process for 13 studios and corporate headquarters
- Administrator of SAP Concur expense approval and reporting, PEX purchasing card expenses and Voyager fuel card account
- Manage lease contractor details and rent payments for all locations
- Process weekly EFT and ACH payments
- Responsible for reviewing, approving and processing order credits and refunds
- Compile sales data and process annual customer rebates
- Balance Sheet account reconciliation
- Preparation of 1099-Misc/NEC filing
- Assisted in budget preparation through detailed data analysis and forecasting techniques.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Gran Quartz, LP
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Trained and supervised Accounts Payable Specialists on accounting principles and company procedures (trained 8 and supervised 2)
- Consolidated and prepared monthly Accounts Payable accruals
- Initiated daily wire payments and Positive Pay upload
- Concur expense reporting system administrator responsible for training, reviewing and approving up to 80 reports weekly
- Instrumental in year-end audit preparation and facilitator of Accounts Payable tasks
Staff Accountant
Gran Quartz, LP
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Reconciliation of 20 General Ledger accounts
- Maintained and reported on budget and variance analysis of Marketing accounts
- Compiled and prepared 1099-Misc filings
- Sales Tax filing for 2 companies, 40+ returns (manual & electronic)
- Initiated wire payments
Accounts Payable Specialist II
Gran Quartz, LP
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Processed 200+ weekly invoices
- Three-way matching using electronic purchase order receiving
- Reconciled monthly vendor statements
- Approved & created new vendors while maintaining accurate vendor files
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY01.2019
Skills
- Accounts Payable
- Sage Intacct
- Quickbooks Desktop
- SAP Concur
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership & Teamwork
- Strong Communication
- Time Management
- Monthly journal entries
Accomplishments
NACDD Leadership Award (FY23-24)
Certification
APM - Accredited Payables Manager Certificate of Achievement, October 2024
Sage Certified - Sage Intacct, December 2022
Timeline
Staff Accountant
National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)
06.2023 - Current
Accountant, Accounts Payable
Cady Studios
05.2018 - 05.2023
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Gran Quartz, LP
01.2016 - 01.2017
Staff Accountant
Gran Quartz, LP
01.2010 - 01.2016
Accounts Payable Specialist II
Gran Quartz, LP
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science -
Mercy College
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