Nancy Gowan-Smith

About Nancy Gowan-Smith

Extensive dealership environment experience including various clerical and daily accounting tasks in support of various fast paced sales units.• CVR Certified and Notary acquired. Extensive knowledge in ADP, Reynolds and Reynolds, ACS, and Microsoft Office products. Skills• Accounting Administrator with over 15 years of experience in the automotive industry providing support to all members of management. • Excellent time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in face-paced environments.• Customer service focus. Detail-oriented with success implementing solutions to create optimal efficiency. Work well independently and as a team member. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse individuals.

Experience

1. Accounts Payable Specialist

   Highway Safety Devices, Inc

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Processed and verified invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports for accuracy and compliance with company policies• Performed monthly reconciliations of accounts payable transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting• Streamlined the accounts payable process by developing standardized procedures and documentation• Generated weekly aging reports to monitor outstanding payments and prioritize collections efforts• Maintained organized filing system for all accounts payable documents, ensuring easy retrieval when needed• Participated in annual audits by providing supporting documentation for accounts payable transactions as requested by auditors• Managed vendor relationships by resolving payment discrepancies, answering inquiries, and maintaining open lines of communication

Education

• Salem State University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  2001 — 2005

• Community College

  arts and design (Associate’s Degree), Associate’s Degree

• Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

  High School Diploma

• North Shore Community College

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Design and Applied Arts

  1999 — 2002