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Audrey M. Dodson

3882 Lowin Cove, Memphis, TN 38128

 

 

Summary of Experience


 

Over twenty years of experience in Corporate Finance and Accounting. Proficient in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and fixed assets. Reconcile expense, liability, cost, depreciation, bank, deferred compensation, restricted and non-restricted stock, and corporate credit card accounts. Leader and administrator for corporate credit card program for the last six years. Have good interpersonal communication skills, sound knowledge of accounting principles, and strong organizational and analytical skills.


 

Work Experience


 

Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc., 7216 Cherry Farms Road, Cordova, TN

MasterCard Administrator/Program Leader

08/2003 – 05/2009


 

  • Insured compliance of MasterCard Policies and Procedures and the Travel and Entertainment Policy.

  • Trained property MasterCard coordinators, cardholders, and Out of Pocket Expense Reimbursement users on MasterCard and Travel and Entertainment policies, MasterCard compliance, and navigation and use of the Wells Fargo MasterCard intranet website.

  • Created online training modules for approving managers, cardholders, and out of pocket expense users.

  • Ordered, cancelled, and distributed all credit cards.

  • Updated and maintained the Cardholder Reporting Information database.

  • Liaison for cardholders and Wells Fargo Bank for dispute resolution, fraudulent transactions, and MasterCard declines.

  • Reconciled MasterCard expenses and payment of monthly invoice from Wells Fargo.

  • Updated and created forms, communication, and training tools for the MasterCard Program.

  • Initiated and closed the monthly MasterCard review and approval period.

  • Provided MasterCard spend data to Vendor Compliance Manager for preparation of A/P Matrix report.

  • Created G/L extracts for MasterCard purchases, MasterCard accrual, and out of pocket expenses.

  • Prepared journal entries for MasterCard purchases, accrual, and out of pocket expenses.

  • Created Payroll extract for reimbursement of out pocket expenses to be included on employee Payroll check.

  • Conducted monthly audits of MasterCard purchases and out of pocket expenses.

  • Tested upgrades for the Cardholder Reporting Information database and the Wells Fargo MasterCard intranet site in development and in production.


 

Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc., 7216 Cherry Farms Road, Cordova, TN

Payroll Account Analyst

06/1998 – 07/2003


 

  • Processed Executive payroll.

  • Processed and distributed monthly payouts of Deferred Comp.

  • EDCP and DCP Deferred Comp administration.

  • Reconciled over 400 Tax liability accounts.

  • Prepared journal entries to true up allocations.

  • Prepared Deferred Comp budget projections for Corp. Finance.

  • Processed, paid out, and reconciled restricted stock and non-qualified stock options.

  • Transitioned EDCP and DCP Deferred Comp plans to a single ESSP plan.

  • Responsible for positive pay with Wells Fargo and Wachovia Banks.

  • Responsible for escheatment for all Harrah’s properties.


 

Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc., 7216 Cherry Farms Road, Cordova, TN

Bank Reconciliation Administrator

07/1995 – 05/1998


 

  • Reconciled Payroll Bank and Accounts Payable Bank accounts

  • Reconciled the Concentration Bank account

  • Prepared journal entries for overages and shortages.

  • Cleared Accounts Payable and Payroll checks daily in Harrah’s internal check system via an electronic feed from Wachovia Bank.

  • Responsible for identifying/notifying person (s) responsible for clearing variances and assisting in the preparation of journal entries to clear the account.

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Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc., 7216 Cherry Farms Road, Cordova, TN

Fixed Assets Analyst

10/1994 – 06/1995


 

  • Categorized and recorded fixed assets.

  • Entered and reconciled assets in the Marsh System.

  • Reconciled Construction in Progress G/L accounts.

  • Reconciled Cost and Depreciation accounts

  • Prepared journal entries for depreciated assets and clearing them in the Marsh System.


 

Pennaco Hosiery, 1155 Morehead, Memphis, TN

Senior Accounting Clerk

06/1982 – 06/1992


 

  • Set up new accounts for order processing.

  • Reconciled Accounts Receivable G/L accounts.

  • Recorded fixed assets using BNA software.

  • Reconciled Cost and Depreciation accounts.

  • Prepared journal entries for depreciated assets and clearing them in the system.

  • Prepared deposits

  • Reconciled Bank accounts.


 

Education


 

08/1978 – 05/1979 Rust College, Holly Springs, MS (General freshmen courses)


 

08/1979 – 01/1981 University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS (Liberal Arts)


 

06/1981 – 06/1982 Miller Hawkins Business College, Memphis, TN – Accounting


 

08/1996 – Current   Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN – Accounting


 

Currently enrolled at Christian Brothers University; working on my accounting degree..

References upon request