Dena Phillips
Highlands Ranch
Summary
Meticulous Accounting Professional skilled in optimizing operational efficiency and regulatory compliance. Expert in budget analysis, audit support, and claims management. Proven ability to manage complex financial workflows independently with a focus on integrity and precision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Edtec, Inc.
Emeryville
04.2019 - 07.2025
- Collaborated closely with administrators and management at charter schools nationwide.
- Processed high-volume invoices (18–22 schools; 500+ weekly), including coding review, data entry, sales and use tax maintenance, quality control, and check/electronic payment preparation.
- Maintained accurate AP files and strong relationships with school partners.
- Filed annual 1099s and trained school staff on EdTec AP procedures.
- Monitored aging reports to manage outstanding invoices and ensure timely payments.
- Supported audits by providing documentation and data analysis.
- Managed multiple projects independently, meeting deadlines and supporting the accounting team during peak periods and special projects.
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Running Specialty Group
Denver
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Managed all incoming payables for 64 stores, including travel and expense reports.
- Extensive vendor maintenance and communication.
- 3-way matching for incoming inventory receipts.
Administrator/Bookkeeper
Jimmy John's/Ham LLC.
Denver
05.2012 - 11.2016
- Managed payroll for 6 Jimmy John's locations (approx. 100 employees), cordinated all new hire paperwork, and employment filing with the state of Colorado.
- Prepared and filed monthly city & state sales tax, facilitated funds transfers from each location, and reconciled bank statements for all 6 stores.
- Produced weekly sales reports from each location as well as accounts payable.
- Provided general administrative support to the owner and staff members.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKElementary Education and Liberal Arts -
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TexasSkills
- Netsuite
- Runit
- QuickBooks
- Ottimate/Plateiq
- MRI
- Compeat
- MarginEdge
- Financial accounting
- Payroll
- Accounts payable/receivable
- Records management and retention
- Claims management
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Results-oriented
- Attention to detail
- Top notch external and internal client service
- Highly coachable
- Time management
- 1099 preparation
- Sales tax reporting
Websites
Volunteer Experience
- Treasurer, Copper Mesa Elementary PTO, Douglas County Schools, 2015, 2017
- Vice President Pro Tempore, Copper Mesa Elementary PTO, Douglas County Schools, 2014, 2015
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Edtec, Inc.
04.2019 - 07.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Running Specialty Group
07.2017 - 04.2019
Administrator/Bookkeeper
Jimmy John's/Ham LLC.
05.2012 - 11.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Tulsa Community College
Elementary Education and Liberal Arts -
San Antonio College