CAROL PRATHER

2810 N Highland Ave; Tampa, FL 33602

813-843-3003
jaquanecru73@yahoo.com
OVERVIEW
A highly motivated A/P, Administration, and Payroll professional with a verifiab
le record of accomplishments, offering versatile office management skills. Highl
y creative, recognized as a results-oriented and solution-focused individual. St
rong planner, who readily adapts to change, works independently and exceeds expe
ctations. Areas of strength include:
•1099’s, W-9’s, W-2’s
•Problem Solving
•Organizational Skills
•Computer Literacy
•Work as Team Player
•Records Management
•Spreadsheets and Reports
•Communication Skills
•Time Management Skills
•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 Branc
h Manager. Coordinated and maintained database and ensured the delivery of outst
anding service to Contractors and Vendors.
•Communicated effectively with multiple departments to ensure new hires were process
ed, 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 extern
al customers, Contractors, Clients, Recruiters, Corporate Support, Account Execu
tives, Enterprise Accounts, Vendor Clients and Contacts.
•Entrusted to maintain office in the supervisor’s absence, provided timely, courteous an
d knowledgeable response to information requests; screened and transferred calls
; and prepared official office correspondence, purchased and maintained office s
upplies, 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 area
s including work volume, accuracy and quality, ability to learn and master new c
oncepts; positive work ethics, and commitment to providing excellent service.
•Orient new employees, provide and process hire documents and benefit information, r
eview company/client policies, explain the payroll process.
•Recorded and processed new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classific
ations, and merit increases, process payroll, reconcile timesheets, process adju
stments, manage miscellaneous payroll issues, distribute checks, and maintain we
ekly 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 e
stablished 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; scr
eened 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 repor
ts, 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 numb
ers, 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 pr
operty, 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, pro
cessed invoices accurately and in a timely manner, processed expense reports, cr
edit memos and payment transactions, maintained adherence to corporate accountin
g and GAAP standards; address escalated issues from vendors regarding A/P & Purc
hasing, and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records were in accorda
nce with company policies and government regulations.
•Communicated effectively with A/P Manager, Purchase Order Manager, and Field Superv
isors.
•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 c
apital expense report, subcontractors report, and assign project codes.
•Resolved months of backlogged work, researched and resolved billing and invoice iss
ues, and corrected invoices so they could be processed.
•Prepared and maintained vendor W-9 and 1099 forms throughout the year.
SALARY REQUIREMENTS
Negotiable