Carol Prather
**** * ******** ***; Tampa, FL ****2
abkbup@r.postjobfree.com
overview
A highly motivated A/P, Administration, and Payroll professional
with a verifiable record of accomplishments, offering versatile
office management skills. Highly creative, recognized as a
results-oriented and solution-focused individual. Strong planner,
who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds
expectations. Areas of strength include:
1099's, W-9's, W-2's Records Management
Problem Solving Spreadsheets and Reports
Organizational Skills Communication Skills
Computer Literacy Time Management Skills
Work as Team Player Investigative and Research Abilities
education
Pursing AA in Criminology
St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, FL
GPA: 3.0
59 Credit Hours Completed
computer skills
Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
PeopleSoft, Great Plains, Kronos
PurchasingNet, Concur, SafeNet
American Contractors, SAP
HireExpress, Taleo, TALX
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administration/AP/ Payroll 2008 - 2009
PDS Technical Services, Tampa, FL
Handled multifaceted clerical tasks as the assistant to the
Recruiters and Branch Manager. Coordinated and maintained
database and ensured the delivery of outstanding service to
Contractors and Vendors.
Communicated effectively with multiple departments to ensure new
hires were processed, prepare welcome packages for new hires.
Established strong relationships to gain support and effectively
achieve results.
Provided human resources, payroll and administrative support to
internal and external customers, Contractors, Clients,
Recruiters, Corporate Support, Account Executives, Enterprise
Accounts, Vendor Clients and Contacts.
Entrusted to maintain office in the supervisor's absence,
provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable response to
information requests; screened and transferred calls; and
prepared official office correspondence, purchased and maintained
office supplies, inventory of supplies, and Petty Cash.
Updated developed comprehensive, 300+ page training manual that
enabled faster ramp-up for newly hired contractors and vendors.
Earned excellent marks on performance review, with citations for
excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality,
ability to learn and master new concepts; positive work ethics,
and commitment to providing excellent service.
Orient new employees, provide and process hire documents and
benefit information, review company/client policies, explain the
payroll process.
Recorded and processed new hires, transfers, terminations,
changes in job classifications, and merit increases, process
payroll, reconcile timesheets, process adjustments, manage
miscellaneous payroll issues, distribute checks, and maintain
weekly payroll records.
Payroll / AP/ HR Assistant
2007 - 2008
Spherion (Black & Decker), Riverview, FL
Handled multifaceted clerical tasks as the assistant to the CFO,
Plant Manager, Supervisors, and Human Resource Manager.
Communicated effectively with all and established strong
relationships to gain support and effectively achieve results.
Trained in HIPPA for HR & Payroll to ensure proper business
confidentiality.
Provided timely, courteous and knowledgeable responses to
information requests; screened and transferred calls to
appropriate departments, prepared official office correspondence,
purchased and maintained office supplies, inventory of supplies,
created badges for new hires, and Petty Cash.
Prepared Efficiency report, monthly Netting and Wire Transfers,
and monthly expense reports for credit card purchases.
Conducted research and compiled and typed statistical reports.
Coordinated management schedules, made appointments, arrange and
coordinate travel schedules and reservations, meetings, agendas,
and facilities.
Accounts Payable
2007 - 2007
Strategic Staffing (TECO, Tampa, FL
Handled daily A/P processes, handled invoices and purchase
orders, expense reports, credit memos, maintained adherence to
and compliant to A/P files and records in accordance with company
policies.
Scan, matched, and processed invoices with receiving documents;
verify account numbers, check math and extensions for accounting
financial systems; and verify and print purchase orders.
Printed and processed checks and related reports, weekly and
off-cycle checks when needed.
Analyzed and resolved billing issues in order to obtain maximum
discounts.
Completed all projects in a timely manner, audits, positive pay
reports, abandon property, monthly accruals, daily bank deposit
spreadsheet and central files.
Prepared and maintained vendor W-9 and 1099 forms throughout the
year.
AP / Purchasing
2005 - 2007
Switch and Data, Tampa, FL
Handled daily A/P & Purchasing processes, managed vendor/supplier
relations, processed invoices accurately and in a timely manner,
processed expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions,
maintained adherence to corporate accounting and GAAP standards;
address escalated issues from vendors regarding A/P & Purchasing,
and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records were in
accordance with company policies and government regulations.
Communicated effectively with A/P Manager, Purchase Order
Manager, and Field Supervisors.
Processed all invoices and created purchase orders for all
locations.
Printed and processed checks and related reports, weekly and
off-cycle checks when needed.
Maintained files and records of materials, prices, inventories,
and deliveries for all locations.
Obtained authorization of payment, computing charges and refunds,
resolved account discrepancies, invoice issues, delivery issues
by investigating documents.
Verified accounts by reconciling statements and transactions
update and maintained excel spreadsheets, manage open invoice and
purchase order reports, maintained capital expense report,
subcontractors report, and assign project codes.
Resolved months of backlogged work, researched and resolved
billing and invoice issues, and corrected invoices so they could
be processed.
Prepared and maintained vendor W-9 and 1099 forms throughout the
year.
Salary Requirements
Negotiable