Melissa Kinard
Lexington,SC
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience in managing accounts payable operations and ensuring accurate financial documentation. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and delivering consistent results in fast-paced environments. Highly skilled in invoice processing, vendor management, and adapting to evolving business needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
AMAROK
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Trained junior staff members on accounts payable best practices, fostering a cohesive and knowledgeable team environment.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through timely communication and effective resolution of discrepancies in billing statements.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies impeding payments.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and prompt approval from relevant departments.
- Maintained accurate vendor records by regularly updating contact information, banking details, and tax identification numbers as required.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Accounts Payable / Purchasing Assistant
REI Automation
05.2019 - 09.2021
- Greeted customers promptly
- General office duties
- Answering and directing incoming calls
- Matching and receiving invoices
- Entered Invoices into QuickBooks system to be paid
- Selected invoices to be printed
- Selected bills to be paid
- Printed and mailed out checks
- Sent parts out for quotes
- Created Purchase Orders based off of quotes
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
Stower
Amazon.com
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Utilized scanning equipment to quickly locate and identify items and stock locations.
- Complied with safety regulations and protocols to reduce risks and safeguard teams.
Education
Associates Degree - Accounting
Midlands Tech Airport Campus
West Columbia, SC05-2027
High school or equivalent - Psychology and Sociology
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC05.2017
High school or equivalent -
White Knoll High School
Lexington, SC05.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- EXCELLENT MULTITASKER (10 years)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Quickbooks
- Sedona
Certification
- Notary Public
- Expires: September 2029
- State: SC
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
AMAROK
09.2021 - 05.2025
Accounts Payable / Purchasing Assistant
REI Automation
05.2019 - 09.2021
Stower
Amazon.com
01.2019 - 05.2019
Associates Degree - Accounting
Midlands Tech Airport Campus
High school or equivalent - Psychology and Sociology
Winthrop University
High school or equivalent -
White Knoll High School
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