1. DEBBIE DUKE
22 Idlewild Court
Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
Cell (727)244-6793
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a permanentfull-time position that allows utilization of
knowledge and experience gained from my diverse background.
EDUCATION: B.A., Business Administration,
Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri 1980.
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION: MS Office Professional Plus
2010; MS SharePoint; SAP-FICO;Computer Associates; AS400
EXPERIENCE:
2014 - 2015 - ExpensePayablesLead, BodyCentral aka BodyShop of America,
Jacksonville, Florida. This position required attention to detail, time management
skills to meet weekly deadlines, and excellent analytical and problem solving skills
to work in a fast paced retail environment. Responsible for all expense payables
for both the corporateoffice and 278 stores in multiple states. Had a daily
interaction with multiple Vice Presidents on expenses for their specific
departments vs budget. Processed 2000 invoices per week for over 400 vendors
and did multiple weekly payment runs of greater than $500k each. Reconciled
vendor accounts to review and analyze any disputes and requested and received
credits for late fees, cancellations, or duplications. Reviewed all documents to
ensure accuracy of information and calculations recording appropriate journal
entries and reconciling on a monthly basis. Administered month end general
ledger reporting including journal entries and accruals. Reviewed, approved, and
posted disbursements and invoices. Provided cash forecasting as well as financial
reporting for specific vendors/departments as needed. Supervised and trained an
accounting assistant.

2. 1995 - 2014 Accounts PayableStaffAccountant, Tech Data Corporation,
Clearwater, Florida. Responsible for all accounts payable transactions for high
volume and fast pace of 31 active vendor accounts of greater than $72 million
monthly statements (ex. Intel, Samsung, Xerox) and 20 terminated vendor accounts
requiring analytical skills, attention to detail, and high level organization.
Analyzed and resolved vendor partner statements to identify and review variances,
communicate with vendor to resolve any variances thru biweekly conference calls
and provide supporting documentation. Negotiated final termination vendor
account settlements with account closure through vouchers, journal entries, and
GL transactions maintaining corporateconfidentiality. Maintained and analyzed
settlement G/L spreadsheet to obtain quarterly goals. Trained all new hires on
Vendor Accounting policies and procedures. Supervised 5 active vendor accounts
payable staff members of over 125 vendor accounts to research, analyze, and
resolve large business partner account variances. Other daily duties included daily
payment run involving discounts, prepays, and net terms, weekly cash forecasting
to Corporate treasury, closing quarterly active vendor accountsettlements to reach
goals , monthly vendor account reconciliation, resolve variances, receivable
collection, journal entries, GL balancing, data entry, and special projects.
1990 - 1995 Accounts PayableSpecialistII, Accounting, Maintenance
Department, PinellasCountySchools, Largo, Florida. Responsible for Assets
Inventory, input into ELKE Tracking System, developed and programmed office
supplies inventory on hand and the automatic reorder system for 500 employees;
advanced complex work in purchase orders, accounts payable and receivable,
construction bid draws/payments, and petty cash controller.
1987 - 1989 Store Manager, Marshall’s, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Successfully managed a problem store by increasing sales volume ($1 million
dollars) and decreasing operational losses by $30,000 dollars within a 12 month
period. Management responsibilities included all phases of personnel, inventory
control, operational annual budgeting, customer service, auditing cashoffice
procedures (prepare cash deposit, balance vault, control petty cash), purchase,
transfer, and invoice journals, financial reporting, and risk management. Managed
4 Assistant Store Managers and 55 employees.

3. 1983 – 1987 Store Manager, T.J. Maxx, WestPalm Beach, Florida.
Successfully opened a new prototype 24,000 square foot store in a new
geographical market which produced $4.4 million dollars in its first fiscal year of
operation. Developed and trained 3 Assistant Store Managers promoted to Store
Manager within (1) one year. Exceeded proposedtotal store sales volume by 7%
over budgeted plan which lead to additional departments in 1986. Management
responsibilities included weekly buyer contactof market needs/trends, all phases of
personnel, auditing cash office (prepare cash deposit, balance vault, control petty
cash), inventory control, annual budgeting, financial reporting, customer service,
and risk management. Developed, proposed, and implemented new inventory
receiving procedures for better paperwork and merchandise control. Assumed the
role of “management training store” for all newly hired members of management
for district. Managed 3 Assistant Store Managers and 120 employees.
1980 – 1983 AssistantBuyer, DepartmentManager, Robinson’sof Florida, St.
Petersburg. Assisted with purchase orders, vendor relations, adjusted stockto
sales inventory, initiated markdowns, implemented return to vendor shipments,
reconciled monthly journals, did visual merchandise presentations, customer
service, inventory control, and analysis of fast and slow moving merchandise
resolved in Robinson’s bestinterest.