randy simerly

self employed

About

Broad business and management experience with substantial results in past roles as individual contributor. Commitment to on-going professional development currently preparing for FAR section of CPA exam. Seeking general accounting position that provides an opportunity to contribute experience and knowledge in performing the role. Excellent knowledge of processes in both revenue and expenditure cycles. Significant exposure to advanced accounting topics and methods. Experience with automated accounting systems; knowledgeable in reconciliations and closing adjustments.Strong performance in past roles in training and development, accounting, operations, technology, and executive-level administrative support. Specialties: Billing and Accounting. Technology and 3rd party applications ~ Information Systems Development Strategies ~ Contract Negotiation & Vendor Management

Country

united states

City

knoxville

Industry

accounting

Skill

vendor management, consulting, contract negotiation, banking, financial analysis, customer satisfaction, leadership, call center, sales, strategic financial planning, business development, telecommunications, business process improvement, new business development, human resources, wireless, process improvement, project management, team leadership, risk management, business analysis

Experience

self employed

small business accounting and bookkeeping

2011-1 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

Serve private small business entities in a variety of general accounting and bookkeeping functions. Invoicing, accounts payable, receivable and some payroll functions. Soft collections for aging account balances. Provide owners with ideas for best practices suitable in meeting their business objectives generally related to expense control and profitability.

sales representative

at&t

2008-11 - 2010-5 · 1 yr 7 mos

Relationship-building and customer care to sell solutions offered by the Retail Markets Group of AT&T. Developed small business account relationships and designed proposals for small business markets in order to close new business service agreements.

billing services

first horizon national corporation

2001-1 - 2007-9 · 6 yrs 9 mos

Accounts payable and bill processing of company telecommunications and technology expenses. Set up new general ledger accounts as needed from templates. Processed invoices and posted into appropriate account ledgers. Scanned payment requests into imaging database system. Performed research on erroneous and duplicated billings and prepared reconciliation entries. Submitted chargeback and short-pay documentation to vendors. Worked with vendors in integrating components of their systems into company’s systems.