Experience

SecTek, Inc

• United States
• Security and Investigations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Westat

• United States
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Billing Specialist

  • May 1992 - Jan 2020

• Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist

  • May 1992 - Jan 2020

  - Prepare and audit American Express and vendor Monthly Air Bills via Excel – confirming accuracy and charging information is correct to minimize duplication and subsequent adjustments- Apply knowledge of cost accounting standards to reconcile company’s Bank of America corporate card and prepare it for payment- Primary point of contact for the Travel Office for all questions related to invoices and A/P processing, reconciliation, and provision of back-up data as requested or as required by policy or law- Train and update new, temporary, and current employees regarding Travel Office Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including the proper usage of Costpoint Employee Search, Meeting Matrix, and the Sabre GDS system- Respond to questions from Travel Office staff regarding proper computer operation and use of standard Travel Office desktop environment to maintain department processes and consistency- Run scheduled Management Reports related to travel and expenses- Apply project based accounting to prepare ad hoc reports for individual projects- Maintain and administer Westat’s travel self-booking tool, GetThere Direct Mid-Market, to include training and supporting internal users and resolving all issues with the tool’s vendor, Omega World Travel- Prepare and audit individual hotel and ground transportation invoices for payment including obtaining approval from the appropriate project staff when necessary, ensuring charges are accurate and charged to the appropriate project numbers- Negotiate with hotel chains to get direct bill contracts and discounts in place, optimizing cost savings for the department- Act as liaison to hotel staff for facilitation of local meetings- Update, install and manage Meeting Matrix software on all staff computers- Aide small, diverse vendors with invoice reconciliation to allow for timely payments and continuity of services1997 - 2000 Payroll Supervisor - Telephone Research Center1992 - 1997 Research Analyst Show less