Heather P.
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Experience
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MJM Innovations
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounting Associate
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Dec 2020 - Present
• Reviews transactions/vouchers for program compliance, analyzes data for comparison and reasonableness and verifies vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness. • Reviews and analyzes trip data, researches and resolves issues related to the audit findings, and creates reports as required. • Works with Accounting Supervisor to maintain appropriate reports and documentation related to any audits performed. • Works with Account Supervisor on processing provider transaction files. Assists in identifying compliance issues and transactions outside of the program guidelines. Provides documentation as needed. • Interacts with Customer Service team to resolve any customer billing and account discrepancies. • Applies participant payments to accounts in accordance with program parameters.
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Ecology Services Refuse & Recycling LLC
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Columbia, Maryland, United States
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Accounts Receivable Manager
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Dec 2019 - May 2020
• Conducted full-cycle accounts receivable. Entered receivables into CRM software, ensured accurate and timely preparation of quarterly billing. Monitored aging receivables in the system and terminated/suspended service for past due accounts as needed. Contacted customers by phone, email, and mail to follow up on past due balances and created payment plans for delinquent customers. • Identified, researched, and corrected member data discrepancies. Corrected erroneous data and updated member records in CRM software and deactivated/deleted duplicate records as needed. Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts receivable data. Processed credit card payments and system refunds on-site. Researched unapplied check payments and posted to proper accounts. • Served as primary point of contact for customers. Handled customer inquiries, complaints, billing questions and service requests in high-volume environment. Acted as liaison with field offices and coordinated pickups for missed customers. Diffused angry callers, repaired trust, and identified solutions for problem resolution. • Improved business flow by identifying inefficient processes and suggesting alternate methods to attain department goals.
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BrandSafway
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Certified Payroll Specialist
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
• Performed weekly certified payroll for subcontractors. Analyzed employee hour and wage data to verify coding and payment allocation. Investigated and resolved discrepancies prior to entering wage information into LCPtracker, DLLR, EMARS, and/or company certified payroll systems. Submitted copies of certified payroll to contractors as required via express mail or email. • Maintained subcontractor vendor records in company database, corrected erroneous data, closed jobs in the system when appropriate. Acted as liaison with another branch office; responsible for maintaining their certified payroll data. • Calculated union dues employee deductions and company’s dues fees based on employee payroll data. Collected parking receipts and verified for accuracy. Maintained employee attendance records. Responsible for submitting project data in order to receive certificates of insurance prior to project start dates.
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American Land Title Association
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Accounts Payable & Receivable / Database Specialist
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Nov 2013 - Feb 2016
• Conducted full-cycle accounts payable. Analyzed invoice and expense report details to verify coding and cost center allocation. Investigated and resolved invoice discrepancies prior to entering payables into accounting software and printing checks. Attached supporting documentation to checks and presented them to authorized staff to obtain signatures. Distributed checks as appropriate. Maintained vendor files, filed paid invoices, and researched outstanding checks. • Acted as main point of contact for all vendor payment inquiries. Obtained W9 forms from vendors and recorded 1099 status in accounting software. • Conducted full-cycle accounts receivable. Entered receivables into ERP software, printed and mailed invoices to customers. Contacted customers by phone and email to follow up on past due invoices. Allocated payments to appropriate cost centers in ERP software when payments were received. Monitored aging receivables in the system. • Identified, researched, and corrected member data discrepancies. Corrected erroneous data and updated member records in ERP software and deactivated/deleted duplicate records as needed.
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American Land Title Association
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Consultant
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Jan 2008 - Aug 2009
•Creates daily departmental batches and oversees data entry of all incoming payments into database by Admin Staff.•Responsible for invoicing publication sales, web site advertisers, E-News sponsorships, Title News advertisers, convention sponsorships, and meeting bill-backs. •Verifies account codes and cost centers on all invoices submitted for payment.•Enters A/P invoices into the accounting software package.•Handles A/R, consisting of entering receivables into accounting software, filing invoices, crediting incoming checks to appropriate accounts and sending notices to delinquent accounts. •Processes all system refunds and Web Transactions.
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Office Manager/Bookkeeper
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Aug 1999 - Dec 2007
Office Responsibilities•Assists in the market research, purchase, and routine troubleshooting of office equipment. •Responsible for supply stock of office equipment. Serves as main liaison for repair/service. •Organizes coverage for receptionist during absences. Provides training to temporary receptionists.•Responsible for creating telephone relief schedule, and disseminating the information to staff. • Creates time sheets for non-exempt staff, responsible for their timely collection for payroll and PTO purposes. Enters staff absence data and produces monthly staff leave reports. • Generates monthly postage meter reports. • Supervises Receptionist and Admin Staff.• Supervises the maintenance of office areas, as well as housekeeping of office facilities.• Manages on-site and off-site storage.• Oversees the purchase of business cards, office and stationary supplies as needed.Financial Responsibilities •Verifies account codes and cost centers on all invoices submitted for payment.•Enters A/P invoices into accounting software package, prints out checks. Assembles checks with corresponding supporting documentation before they are presented for approval.•Assists with audits.•Manages semi-monthly deductions and payments for the 401(K) plan.•Manages monthly deductions and payments for the Metrochek plan. •Prepares semi-monthly payroll.•Administers compensation and benefits: enrollments, terminations, and changes; PTO tracking and responding to general questions.•Handles A/R, consisting of entering receivables into accounting software, filing invoices, crediting incoming checks to appropriate accounts and sending notices to delinquent accounts. •Processes all system refunds and Web Transactions.•Performs daily deposits. Keeps records of office petty cash funds. •Assist in month end closing.•Responsible for invoicing publication sales, web site advertisers, E-News sponsorships, Title News advertisers, convention sponsorships, and meeting bill-backs.
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Education
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University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor's degree, Investigative Forensics -
Howard Community College
Associate of Science - AS, General Studies with Science Emphasis -
Virginia Tech