1. M AX I N E HOR T ON
 Decatur, GA 30032  404-454-8967  maxinehorton@hotmail.com
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
INTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK known for
accuracy, in managing functions for diverse-industry employers. A/P career spans 15 years of experience in construction,
retail, and other industries that has included accountability for the processing of up to 2,000 invoices ($1M) per month.
Backed by solid credentials (Courses completed in accounting)and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices
(GAAP) as well as MS Office Suite, Great Plains software, QuickBooks, JD Edwards/Timberline accounting systems.
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Key Skills
AccountsPayable Processes
Management
Billing and Collections
Records Organization & Management
Payroll Processing(Multi-States)
Customer Service
Teambuilding & Staff Supervision
Vendor Negotiations & Management
Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports
Experience
MACY’S, Decatur, GA 2009 to Present
Sales Associate
Product sales, restocking merchandise, processing new customer applications and payments, assisting customers with
purchases, assuring each customer is satisfied with their selections and providing each customer a pleasant shopping
experience.
OREO VENTURES LLC, Clarkston, GA 2009 to 2010
Bookkeeper/Administrative Assistant
Manage accounts payable operations for Organic Renewable Energy Organization, including payment of invoices, proofing
of checks and communication with outside vendors.Budget controland compliance with tax requirements. Provided effective
management of payables. Planning/implementing company events.
Key Results:
Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 100 invoices per month for small, organizations.Assessed and closed
A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues. Resolved months of backlogged work,
restored order and organization to processes/records in disarray, researched and solved billing problems and corrected
invoicing and journal entry errors that had previously been missed.
ECM MODULAR WALLS/ SPECIALTY CONSTRUCTION Norcross, GA 2000 to 2009
Office Manager/Accountant,
Supervised Administrative clerks; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of
invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and credit memos. Administer payroll, maintain employee records. Addressed
escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounting/HR; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and
records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
Key Results:

2. Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 2,000 invoices ($1M) per month for a, Retaining wall Anchor/Sub
Contractor.Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.
Facilitated "no-fault" internal and external audits as a result of sound recordkeeping and thorough documentation.
Instituted thorough cross-checking of monthly statement, purchase orders and invoices that halted a previous history of
thousands of dollars in overpayments to suppliers.
Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of Customers from Payment on Completion affordable payment plans which help
improved cash flow and eliminated the need for outside collection agencies.
Planning/implementing company events/Travel arrangements for out of state projects
Maintained trust with vendors/suppliers,relationships by ensuring timely, correct payments for all goods/servicesreceived.
Operated financial computersystems and furnished senior company executive with A/P and A/R liability summariesand cash
flow reports that were consistently praised for their accuracy, user-friendliness and timeliness.
SOFTWARE USED: QuickBooks Accounting, Microsoft office including Word and Excel.
ALVARADO CONSTRUCTION, Denver, CO 1998 to 2000
Staff Accountant/Office Manager
Handled daily A/P processes; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices,
expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.Reconciled company bank accounts and made daily bank deposits.
Multi-State payroll for 300 employees/employee benefits multi-state payroll tax calculating and filing. Calculating and filling
workers comp and labor union reports. Coordinate monthly closings and collaborate with other departments regarding
financial data compilations, and maintaining accounting control in accordance with GAAP standards; addressed escalated
issues from vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance
with company policies and government regulations.
Key Results:
Formally recognized by company’s administration for injecting improvements into recordkeeping/controls that reversed a
history of missed payment deadlines, lost invoices and lack of proper authorization on expenditures.
Assumed expanded responsibilities(concurrent with A/P duties) as the companies' Temporary controller filling in during the
hiring process for a new Controller.
SOFTWARE USED: Timberline, JD Edwards, Word and Excel
Education
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL, Denver, CO 1979
Academic Diploma