Wanda Watson Email & Phone Number

United States

Supervise two Accounts Payable Supervisors, to ensure staff are adhering to policy and procedure; assist Branch Manager as needed; research invoice payment information and discrepancies using various accounting modules; ensure manual payments and clearances are processed, and check runs are completed as required; hold bi-weekly meetings with Staff to encourage team building skills; review policy and procedures for any updates; review staff work load to ensure efficient and effective workflow; assist internal and external customers with payment and invoice inquires; ensure deadlines fiscal year-end close out are being met

United States

Supervised four accounting technicians and one temporary employee to ensure invoices were processed according to policy and procedures; research invoice payment information and discrepancies using various accounting modules (AP, PS, GL) and instruct staff of needed corrections; complete reclasses as needed; review control batches for accuracy in e-filing, vendor payments, and adherence to policy and procedure; prepare workers compensation/TPA fees for divisions' review/approval for payment processing by staff; assist Accounting Technicians as needed with guidance and support of various invoicing issues; review duplicate payment report and ensure appropriate procedures are in place to recoup funds; respond to questions/concerns from internal and external customers regarding payment or invoice issues; ensure check write is set to print checks as scheduled; review 1099 reports for error or missing code and have staff make necessary corrections; ensure policy and procedures are followed by staff for year-end closing;

United States

Audit incoming invoices for accuracy according to policy and procedure, train new employees and assist AP staff with resolving problematic invoices; enter matching and direct invoices within specified time period with minimal errors, ensure completed batches are balanced, necessary documentation included, scanned and numerically filed; set check write for all divisions, submit vendor W-9 for approval through share point; research and resolve discrepancies using accounts payable module, purchasing module and general ledger in order to assist internal and external customers with inquiries; process travel reimbursements, maintain and update monthly rent contracts; reclass account and centers as needed; process accural codes for year end closeout and archive prior year invoices; communicate verbally and in writing to staff, program offices, and external customers regarding inquires; process bi-weekly payroll for VR clients.

Raleigh, Nc

Audited, keyed and verified monthly recurring utility, rent, telephone and Information Technology (IT) invoices for NC regional and local offices according to policy and procedures within specified time frame;maintained invoice file system according to company and fiscal year; recorded and analyzed data for monthly IT bill and maintained complex spreadsheet; assisted internal and external customers with invoice/payment inquiries; recorded accruals for year end closeout; performed year end crossover for fiscal and program years, and archived prior year invoices.

Raleigh, Nc

Provided administrative supported for unit manager, unit staff and remote staff, maintained calendar for meetings and other activities; liaison for hearing and speech and genetic consultants/counselors that are home based or contracted; created flow charts, survey forms, and various documents for unit staff; processed and verified timesheets, travel logs and reimbursements according to policy and procedures; developed and monitored monthly unit budget for travel and supply expenses; screened calls for manager and staff members directing callers to appropriate staff person or department.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed extensive database for organization's clientele; responsible for transactions report for checks from grants, sponsors, and contributors; maintained petty cash account; organized file system for grants, administrative activities, media articles, classroom materials and actors photographs; typed contracts, forms, flyers, and brochures for company performances and school activities; liaison for office and communicated with the organization's vendors, partners, and customers; tracked and ensured grant deadlines were met in collaboration with community coordinator;assisted program associate with various tasks for in school and after school programs.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Entered and tracked regulatory record submissions from Federal agencies for review and approval; assisted in the coordination and upkeep of the docket file system; scheduled appointments for visitors to view OMB documents and assisted internal and external customers with inquiries; acted as liaison in absence of Records Manager; received special achievement awards for the successful operation of the Records Management Library; contributed to the efforts of the Y2K compliance team to minimize potential problems from the 2000 date change.

M.P.A, Public Administration

Bba, Finance

A.S, Secretarial Science