Experience

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  Verizon

  • International Accounts Payable Supervisor

    • Nov 2013 - Present

    I am responsible for invoice processing for EMEA countries.

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  Phillips 66

  • Bartlesville

  • Accountant

    • Jun 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Bartlesville

    Working Contract. Looking for permanent

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  St. John Health System

  • Accounts Payable Manager

    • Aug 2008 - Oct 2012

    Working remotely until September 30 2012. Relocated back to Tulsa and looking for a new position.

  • Accounts Payable Manager

    • Jan 2008 - Oct 2012

    Manage a team of 13 members which process approximately 120,000 invoices annually. Successfully implemented a variety of process improvement projects and reduced outstanding invoices by 85%. Other areas of responsibility include A/P account reconciliations, use tax filing and 1099 reporting. Successfully implemented a program to pay vendors that has resulted in a significant revenue share each month.

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  IBM

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

    Member of 3 Six Sigma Projects. Most currently, an account reconciliation project to improve client deliverables. Main responsibilities are financial, management, governmental reporting and SAS70 coordinator.

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  Convergys – Formerly DELOITTE

  • Accounting Supervisor

    • Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

    Supervise a three-member team with accountability for cash management, financial reporting, journal entries, accruals, financial analysis and account reconciliations. Utilize relationship building skills to provide outstanding customer service and support to this multimillion-dollar national account. Ensured smooth transition of the Client’s San Antonio operations to the Tulsa F & A Center. Restructured cash management functions returning back into client’s control.

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  Labinal Inc

  • Senior Accountant

    • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

    Led a team of accountants with accountability for month-end closing of the general ledger, cost accounting, reconciliation of balance sheet and bank accounts while ensuring the integrity of financial records. Prepare monthly financial statements and operating Lisa Hughes (Schlabaugh)Labinal Inc. continuedexpense budget for all departments as well as set up standard costs for new purchased parts. Monitored price variances and interacted with industrial engineers to ensure accuracy of theBill of Materials. Active member of the Inventory reduction team. Generated reports for the decision making processes.Implemented and tested new inventory and accounting systemsCreated strategies to reduce inventory costs while improving production

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  Williams Communications Group

  • Lead Accountant

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

    Acted as point-of-contact in the preparation of invoices for alliance customers and tracked thresholds per contract. I implemented billing systems to track and report USF, sales and federal excise taxes. Prepared various ad hoc reports for the decision making process. Developed Account Payable process improvements.

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  Deloitte & Touche, LLP

  • Accounting Supervisor

    • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

    Successfully turned around a dissatisfied account within three months, improved processes, reporting, and customer satisfaction. Supervised team members performing A/P, A/R, billing, GL, payroll and fixed assets. Prepared and/or reviewed reconciliations of all balance sheet and bank accounts. Utilized FRx Software to develop/prepare new financial reports.

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  Mapco, Inc

  • Accounting Associate

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

    Accounting Associate – Utilized accounting and inventory control skills to track and monitor 180 propane plants in order to generate accurate reports. I performed margin analysis and report distribution.

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  Memorex Telex Corporation

  • General Accountant / Cost Accountant

    • Jan 1980 - Jan 1997

    Performed a wide range of financial accounting functions with accountability for monthly and quarterly financial reporting.