Director of Finance & Accounting

• Nov 2022 - Present

• Lead and manage payment operations, overseeing corporate accounting functions, technical accounting research, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting.• Provide directions to AP/AR subordinates, continually monitor processes and procedures, and make recommendations to improve the quality of AR and AP procedures.• Oversee month-end close activities related to AR and AP, manage cash application, and drive the automation of transactions and streamlining the Accounts Payable processes.• Manage collection activities, negotiate with past due accounts, and support internal/external audit requirements.• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures, provide technical accounting guidance to other departments, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.• Ensure timely payments of vendor and customer invoices, maintain accurate records, and implement control reports for the accounts payable/receivable function.• Provide training to new and existing staff and support COO in special projects and workflow improvements.• Prepare ledger entries, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.• Assist COO in daily banking requirements and ensure accurate processing of positive pay transactions.• Implement efficient procedures and resource utilization, maintaining high accuracy levels. Show less

Accounting Manager

• Mar 2019 - Nov 2022

Accountant

• Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

Part-Time Accounting Faculty

• Dec 2020 - Present

• Conduct lectures in financial and managerial accounting. • Provide advice and support to students for academic achievements and career movements. • Keep the Blackboard platform updated in accordance with school regulations and actively participate in seminars and workshops to stay informed about departmental changes and advancements in educational technology. • Manage attendance, handle student drop requests, and provide additional office hours for individual tutoring and assistance. • Conduct lectures in financial and managerial accounting. • Provide advice and support to students for academic achievements and career movements. • Keep the Blackboard platform updated in accordance with school regulations and actively participate in seminars and workshops to stay informed about departmental changes and advancements in educational technology. • Manage attendance, handle student drop requests, and provide additional office hours for individual tutoring and assistance.

Part-time Accounting Faculty

• May 2012 - Present

• Lecture on financial, managerial accounting and auditing research. • Created and taught an online auditing research 243 class fall 2012 to fall 2017. • Conduct lectures, tutor and keep office hours to enhance student learning experience. • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress. • Provide advice and support to students for academic achievements and career movements. • Providing letters of recommendation for my students to be selected to a 4 year college and job hiring. • Attend seminars and workshops to become aware of college updates. Show less

Part-Time Accounting Faculty

• Dec 2017 - Dec 2021

• Lecture on Tax, Quick-books, Capstone Accounting, Payroll for Accounting Associate Program. • Tutor and keep office hours to enhance student learning experience. • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress. • Lecture on Tax, Quick-books, Capstone Accounting, Payroll for Accounting Associate Program. • Tutor and keep office hours to enhance student learning experience. • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress.

Part-Time Accounting Faculty

• Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

• Lecture financial accounting for Hotel Management and Global Hospitality Management Program. • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress. • Lecture financial accounting for Hotel Management and Global Hospitality Management Program. • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress.

Part-Time Core Contributing Accounting Faculty

• Dec 2016 - Dec 2018

• Lecturing online and face-to-face managerial accounting for Hospitality and Business programs. • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress. • Lecturing online and face-to-face managerial accounting for Hospitality and Business programs. • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress.

Accounting Instructor/Program Advisor/Retention Specialist/Curriculum Specialist

• Jan 2014 - Jul 2017

• Prepare and deliver lectures to students on principles of financial accounting, operations management, business ethics, tax, cost accounting, personal finance, Microsoft Excel 2013 and QuickBooks 2015.• Compile, administer and grade examinations.• Act as an adviser to students.• Develop and modify the curriculum for a degree or certificate program involving a series of courses.• Attend seminars and workshops to enhance understanding of new or changed accounting practices• Supervise instructors and student employees to ensure the delivery of effective daily operations.• Provide course syllabus, utilize learning outcomes assessment and measures to improve learning and instruction, evaluate student progress and keep accurate record of student performance.• Accommodate special needs students.• Assist the Dean on hiring new employers and training/preparing them for classes.• Manage the Administrative management, accounting certificate, and associate of accounting program and responsible for scheduling and finding instructors for the courses offered. • Communicate with the students regarding their schedule and options so they can graduate on time and have a smooth learning experience.• Audited learning tools in schools for the ACCET program.• Collaborated with faculty nationwide to ensure that schools were following the ACCET curriculum.• Utilized a set of ACCET standards and procedures to ensure the most advanced software and Accounting rules were being used in the classroom. Show less

Part-time Accounting Instructor

• May 2010 - May 2014

• Prepare and deliver lectures to students on principles of financial accounting, operations management, business ethics, tax, cost accounting, personal finance, Microsoft Excel 2010-2013 and QuickBooks 2010-2012.• Tutor and keep office hours to enhance student learning experience.• Grade and report on student development and achievements based on class work and assignments.• Provide advice and support to students for academic achievements and career movements.

International Resource Trainer

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

• Taught a Chartered Pension Analyst/Manager Certification Course to a group of practitioners for the duration of one week. • Responsible for teaching students the material so that they can take and pass an exam to be awarded a Chartered Certification. • Taught the Credit Analysis Course as well for the duration of one week. • Taught a Chartered Pension Analyst/Manager Certification Course to a group of practitioners for the duration of one week. • Responsible for teaching students the material so that they can take and pass an exam to be awarded a Chartered Certification. • Taught the Credit Analysis Course as well for the duration of one week.

Part-time Accounting Instructor

• Dec 2013 - May 2014

• Conduct lectures and ensure each student receives individual attention to enhance their learning experience • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress • Conduct lectures and ensure each student receives individual attention to enhance their learning experience • Prepare required documentation for grading and reporting on student progress

Accountant/Financial Consultant

• Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

• Assumed a broad range of responsibilities, surpassing expectations. • Maintained the general ledger, produced budgets, and prepared profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. • Supported management team in performing process improvement and other assigned duties. • Monitored spending for CEO's personal accounts. • Assumed a broad range of responsibilities, surpassing expectations. • Maintained the general ledger, produced budgets, and prepared profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. • Supported management team in performing process improvement and other assigned duties. • Monitored spending for CEO's personal accounts.

Accountant/Business Consultant

• Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

• Researched, evaluated, and implemented a new strategy, system, and program for the company. • Provided sound strategic advice to business needing to optimize internal financial controls, and prepared and presented a full gamut of financial reports, reconciliations, budgets, and taxation returns from general ledgers and month-end closures, through cash flow statements, profit and loss reports and bank reconciliations and office payroll. • Supervised Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable department. • Ensured and maintained ethical accounting practices. • Trained and directed accounting department and the office staff. Show less

State Specialist – Purchasing Department (Beer & Wine)

• Apr 2010 - Dec 2012

• Responsible for State pricing to ensure competitive rates within region, which included WI, KY, TX, LA, MI, OK, NY and UT.• Negotiated and renegotiated, and administered contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.• Maintained and reviewed computerized and manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories• Analyzed price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.• Updated internal Walgreen website with promotional information for distributors / stores nationwide.• Wrote and negotiated Requests for Proposals with local suppliers for efficient delivery of products and services. Show less

Tax & Licensing Specialist-(Beer and Wine)

• Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

• Inspected account books and system for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions• Prepared and audited applications and accompanying legal documentation packets.• Provided resolution of customer and regulatory requests by performing legal and statutory research.• Handled the implementation of beer and wine for Walgreens stores nationwide.• Recommended organizational procedures for effective process flow.• Analyzed and identified information regarding purchase orders utilizing out-of-network vendors.• Researched and resolved problems relating to purchasing issues.• Verified and input vendor data into system. Show less

Part-time Accountant / Property Manager

• Aug 2002 - Sep 2009

• Conducted month-end transactions, reconciled bank statements, credit card statements, invoices and journal entries. • Provided exceptional level of support concerning accounting initiatives. • Planned, scheduled, and coordinated general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling and construction projects for commercial and residential property. • Met with prospective leasers to show property, explain terms of occupancy, and provide information about local area. • Prepared reports summarizing financial and operational status of property and facility. • Investigated complaints, disturbances, and violations and resolved problems following management rules and regulations. • Collected and recorded rent/lease payments. • Performed reference and credit checks. Show less

A/R Accountant

• Feb 2007 - Sep 2008

• Managed system entries, financial controls and cash-on-account; reconciled A/R accounts. • Prepared documents, invoices, and executed system transactions related to vendor remittances. • Researched vendor disputes, processed repay and deduction requests • Prepared documentation to support vendor repayments and deduction. • Researched and followed-up on payment discrepancies. • Enacted improvements to current processes. • Communicated with local division’s finance departments regarding transactions related to vendor's receivables. • Setup and performed maintenance on SIS programs. Show less

Accounting Specialist

• Dec 2005 - Dec 2006

• Create monthly reports for payroll, invoicing, AR and AP. • Communicate with Staffing Partners on aging issues and invoices. • Audit and generate invoices with deadlines. • Create monthly reports for payroll, invoicing, AR and AP. • Communicate with Staffing Partners on aging issues and invoices. • Audit and generate invoices with deadlines.

Internship-Bookkeeping

• Dec 2004 - Mar 2005

• Handled bookkeeping duties, utilizing QuickBooks to balance Accounts • Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable • Prepare clients individuals taxes • Assisted with the input of client’s information into database • Sent Investment results to clients. • Handled bookkeeping duties, utilizing QuickBooks to balance Accounts • Responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable • Prepare clients individuals taxes • Assisted with the input of client’s information into database • Sent Investment results to clients.