Experience

ODESSA R-7 SCHOOL DISTRICT
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Finance

  • Apr 2022 - Present


Polsinelli

• Italy
• Farming
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Payable Supervisor

  • Sep 2021 - Mar 2022

  ● Supervises Accounts Payable functional group ● Ensure effective system processes for the Accounts Payable department ● Establishes and implements process improvements within the department and team ● Complies and maintains firm policies and procedures ● Oversees the daily processes of the Accounts Payable department ● Reconcile firm Visa statement and accounts of over 90 cardholders ● Process electronic payment for Visa Account via USBank Portal ● Generate Nacha files for ACH uploads within USBank portal ● Review and process vendor invoices and payments ● Audit and communicate with vendors regarding account standing ● Process client trust disbursements ● Knowledge in Elite FMS System ● Knowledge in Chrome River Expense and Invoice System Show less



Grain Valley Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• AP/AR Specialist

  • Dec 2016 - Sep 2021

  ● Administer 3-way Purchase Orders● Manage Credit Applications● Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment● Assist in monthly bank statement reconciliation● Generate journal entry uploads● Assist and prepare for annual external audit● Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances● Knowledge in eFinance Plus Accounting software● Process payment to vendors● Maintain Vendor Relations● Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment● Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately Show less

• Accounts Payable Assistant

  • Jan 2014 - Dec 2016

  * Assist Accounting Department with district financial responsibilities* Generate payroll for 70+ employees* Knowledge in STI Accounting software* Administer purchase orders* Streamline online supplier purchases for district

• Publication Editor

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2016

  * Create and distribute 24 page publication to 7800+ residences* Experience in InDesign and Photo Shop* Design layout for publication* Compile stories and pictures for publication* Recruit sponsorship for publication

• Administrative Assistant for Assistant Superintendent

  • Dec 2011 - Jan 2014

  * Provide secretarial support to Assistant Superintendent* Maintain and update financial budget spreadsheet* Create training manual for electronic check scanning system* Process daily deposits of school activities/fees and school lunch monies* Schedule meetings* Research potential property investments* Track and calculate average daily attendance (ADA) reports

• New Business Coordinator

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2011

  * Collected and analyzed information to check for conflicts of interest with firm clients* One-on-one Legal Key training to attorneys and staff* Supported inter-department and attorney communications* Assisted in resolving conflicts for the merger of Polsinelli Shalton Flanigan Suelthaus and Shughart Thomson Kilroy* Assisted in resolving conflicts of interest for two new law firm mergers* Maintained complex MS Excel spreadsheets* Coordinated team meetings

• Legal Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2006 - Nov 2009

  * Provided secretarial assistance to attorneys in Defeasance/Financial Department. * Drafted and finalized document, letters, legal briefs, etc. for paralegals and attorneys. * Prepared documents and files for trial and settlements. * Processed daily filing of documents. * Scheduled and coordinated meetings with other attorneys and clients.



Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal Secretary

  • Jul 2002 - Oct 2006

  * Provided assistance in a secretarial role for up to nine attorneys * Generated pleadings, briefs, motions, and notices for filing with various circuit and federal courts * Efficient in Electronic Court Filing (ECF) * Prepared and filed litigation documents * Maintained complex MS Excel spreadsheet * Provided assistance in a secretarial role for up to nine attorneys * Generated pleadings, briefs, motions, and notices for filing with various circuit and federal courts * Efficient in Electronic Court Filing (ECF) * Prepared and filed litigation documents * Maintained complex MS Excel spreadsheet