Lateefah Foster, MBA
Staff Accountant at INS CONSULTANTS, INC.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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INS CONSULTANTS, INC.
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United States
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Insurance
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Accountant
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Jun 2015 - Present
- Bank reconcilaitions - Assist CFO with special projects - Maintain accounting file in Quickbooks - Perform day to day management of all payment cycle activities - Prepare and process journal entries - Bank reconcilaitions - Assist CFO with special projects - Maintain accounting file in Quickbooks - Perform day to day management of all payment cycle activities - Prepare and process journal entries
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Accounts Payable Coordinator
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2012 - 2014
• Perform the daily processing of accounts payable transactions ensuring finances are maintained in an effective and accurate manner. • Process supplier invoices through 3 way match and CSV upload, reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger. • Maintain courteous and professional relationships with vendors and department heads. Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and company departments prior to scheduling payment • Responsible for scheduling monthly disbursements by payment type (ACH or check) ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Responsible • Assist Senior accountant with monthly close including 1099 compliance and reporting and maintaining the CAPEX binder Show less
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Room Mate Grace Hotel
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Accountant
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Feb 2008 - Jan 2009
• Responsible for daily cash and check deposits. Prepared general cashiers daily report. Verified and audited all house banks. • Complied with all corporate and hotel standard operating procedures. • Uploaded revenue through income audit and posted accurately balancing the revenue, taxes and adjustments postings on a daily basis, which included analyzing the trial balance and guest ledger. • Processed ADP payroll for 75 employees and maintained payroll information as required. • Assisted Controller with monthly close. Show less
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AP/AR CLERK
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Jun 2005 - Feb 2008
• Ensured account coding was accurate and verified purchasing procedures were followed. • Processed invoices and weekly check runs. • Managed a purchased order system, maintained courteous and professional relationships with vendors and department heads. • Processed month end closing. Generated 1099’s for contract personnel and vendors. • Recorded and reconciled all money deposited in drop box by cashiers, counted and verified money in cashier envelopes. • Prepared general cashier daily report, prepared monthly petty cash report for reimbursement. • Complied with all corporate and hotel standards and procedures. Show less
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Gramercy Park Hotel
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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AP CLERK
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Apr 2004 - Jun 2005
• Ensured account coding was accurate and verified purchasing procedures were followed. • Processed invoices and weekly check runs. • Managed a purchased order system, maintained courteous and professional relationships with vendors and department heads. • Processed month end closing. Generated 1099’s for contract personnel and vendors. • Recorded and reconciled all money deposited in drop box by cashiers, counted and verified money in cashier envelopes. • Prepared general cashier daily report, prepared monthly petty cash report for reimbursement. • Complied with all corporate and hotel standards and procedures. Show less
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Collections Specialist
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Feb 2003 - Apr 2004
• Maintained records on all delinquent accounts and reviewed data from campus 2000 relating to student registration and tuition fees to verify accuracy information on the account. • Regenerated invoices and prepared cash projections on a bi-weekly basis. • Established and maintained effective and cooperative working relationships with students and co-workers • Maintained current information regarding guidelines for collection procedures and arranged payment plans. • Maintained records on all delinquent accounts and reviewed data from campus 2000 relating to student registration and tuition fees to verify accuracy information on the account. • Regenerated invoices and prepared cash projections on a bi-weekly basis. • Established and maintained effective and cooperative working relationships with students and co-workers • Maintained current information regarding guidelines for collection procedures and arranged payment plans.
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ABM Industries
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United States
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Facilities Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Collections Specialist
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Oct 2002 - Feb 2003
• Provided customer service regarding collection issues to reduce delinquency for assigned accounts. • Reviewed status of delinquent accounts and initiated collection actions by contacting each account according to due date. • Enlisted the efforts of sales and senior management when necessary to accelerate the collection process. • Regenerated invoices and prepared cash projections on a bi-weekly basis. • Performed other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounts Receivable department Show less
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Accounts Receivable Specialist
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Jul 1998 - Oct 2001
• Handled all cash receipts, resolved customer issues and assisted with the reconciliation of charge-backs and claims. • Applied payments to accounts and updated system. • Facilitated daily collection calls for past due invoices. • Responsible for customer service assistance, handling all customer request for invoices, credit copies , credit status, credit breakdowns and address changes • Established a functional filing system and assisted in the software conversion from real world to Mas90 Show less
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Education
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Wilmington University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting