Experience

State Electric Corporation

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Payable Manager

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  Manage the day-to-day accounts payable operations with direct accountability for the day to day operations and supervision of staff. • Coordinate full cycle accounts payable process for all vendors with internal Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments • Ensure all vendor invoices have supporting documentation and are coded to correct departments and in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP • Provide superior customer service internally and externally,… Show more Manage the day-to-day accounts payable operations with direct accountability for the day to day operations and supervision of staff. • Coordinate full cycle accounts payable process for all vendors with internal Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments • Ensure all vendor invoices have supporting documentation and are coded to correct departments and in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP • Provide superior customer service internally and externally, ensuring timely responses to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner • Manage and support the AP invoice approval routing process and ensure invoices are approved in a timely manner and/or redirected as needed • Perform weekly settlement runs for AP check runs and securing check signatures from when needed • Prepare weekly cash requirements report for Corporate Controller and prioritize invoices for payment • Manage, mentor, and provide direction and guidance to AP Staff Show less Manage the day-to-day accounts payable operations with direct accountability for the day to day operations and supervision of staff. • Coordinate full cycle accounts payable process for all vendors with internal Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments • Ensure all vendor invoices have supporting documentation and are coded to correct departments and in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP • Provide superior customer service internally and externally,… Show more Manage the day-to-day accounts payable operations with direct accountability for the day to day operations and supervision of staff. • Coordinate full cycle accounts payable process for all vendors with internal Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments • Ensure all vendor invoices have supporting documentation and are coded to correct departments and in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP • Provide superior customer service internally and externally, ensuring timely responses to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner • Manage and support the AP invoice approval routing process and ensure invoices are approved in a timely manner and/or redirected as needed • Perform weekly settlement runs for AP check runs and securing check signatures from when needed • Prepare weekly cash requirements report for Corporate Controller and prioritize invoices for payment • Manage, mentor, and provide direction and guidance to AP Staff Show less



DRG Multichannel Engagement

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Payable Manager

  • Oct 2017 - Sep 2019

  • Coordinated full cycle accounts payable process for all vendors with offshore Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments • Ensured all vendor invoices (domestic and international - approximately 2,500 quarter) had supporting documentation and were coded to correct departments and in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP • Provided superior customer service internally and externally, ensuring timely responses to inquiries in a courteous and professional… Show more • Coordinated full cycle accounts payable process for all vendors with offshore Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments • Ensured all vendor invoices (domestic and international - approximately 2,500 quarter) had supporting documentation and were coded to correct departments and in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP • Provided superior customer service internally and externally, ensuring timely responses to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner • Managed and supported the AP invoice approval routing process and ensure invoices are approved in a timely manner and/or redirected as needed • Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and SOX and assist with the implementation, maintenance, and testing of internal controls and accounting policies as it pertains to the Accounts Payable and Procurement • Performed weekly settlement runs for AP (domestic and international – approximately 3,000 payments/quarter) – including ACH, BACS, wire, and checks and securing check signatures from senior management when needed • Prepared weekly cash requirements report for Corporate Controller and prioritize invoices for payment • Managed, mentored, and provided direction and guidance to AP Staff • Performed journal entries and account reconciliations for the month-end close including AP, accrued AP and expense reimbursement • Promoted, trained and perpetuated proper and consistent procurement processes throughout the organization • Travel & expense system administrator • Managed the year-end 1099 tax process • Supported the external audit firm in their annual audit and quarterly reviews Show less • Coordinated full cycle accounts payable process for all vendors with offshore Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments • Ensured all vendor invoices (domestic and international - approximately 2,500 quarter) had supporting documentation and were coded to correct departments and in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP • Provided superior customer service internally and externally, ensuring timely responses to inquiries in a courteous and professional… Show more • Coordinated full cycle accounts payable process for all vendors with offshore Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments • Ensured all vendor invoices (domestic and international - approximately 2,500 quarter) had supporting documentation and were coded to correct departments and in accordance with corporate policies and GAAP • Provided superior customer service internally and externally, ensuring timely responses to inquiries in a courteous and professional manner • Managed and supported the AP invoice approval routing process and ensure invoices are approved in a timely manner and/or redirected as needed • Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and SOX and assist with the implementation, maintenance, and testing of internal controls and accounting policies as it pertains to the Accounts Payable and Procurement • Performed weekly settlement runs for AP (domestic and international – approximately 3,000 payments/quarter) – including ACH, BACS, wire, and checks and securing check signatures from senior management when needed • Prepared weekly cash requirements report for Corporate Controller and prioritize invoices for payment • Managed, mentored, and provided direction and guidance to AP Staff • Performed journal entries and account reconciliations for the month-end close including AP, accrued AP and expense reimbursement • Promoted, trained and perpetuated proper and consistent procurement processes throughout the organization • Travel & expense system administrator • Managed the year-end 1099 tax process • Supported the external audit firm in their annual audit and quarterly reviews Show less



Explorica by WorldStrides

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounting Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2017

  Manage the day-to-day accounting operations with direct accountability for the day to day operations, cash management, Audit Interface, and supervision of staff. • Performed month-end close tasks including preparation and/or oversight of month-end journal entries, intercompany transactions, corporate credit card integrations, and review of Balance Sheet account reconciliations • Primary liaison for all banking relationships. • Administrator of all Corporate Credit Card… Show more Manage the day-to-day accounting operations with direct accountability for the day to day operations, cash management, Audit Interface, and supervision of staff. • Performed month-end close tasks including preparation and/or oversight of month-end journal entries, intercompany transactions, corporate credit card integrations, and review of Balance Sheet account reconciliations • Primary liaison for all banking relationships. • Administrator of all Corporate Credit Card Programs • Daily Cash Management including involvement with investment strategy and outlook forecasting • Managed and controlled the Accounts Payable and international wire process • Guided the Payroll and Benefits area • Primary interface for domestic audit • Managed internal audit program • Supervised local staff accountants and manage intern program. • Administrator of general ledger software Show less Manage the day-to-day accounting operations with direct accountability for the day to day operations, cash management, Audit Interface, and supervision of staff. • Performed month-end close tasks including preparation and/or oversight of month-end journal entries, intercompany transactions, corporate credit card integrations, and review of Balance Sheet account reconciliations • Primary liaison for all banking relationships. • Administrator of all Corporate Credit Card… Show more Manage the day-to-day accounting operations with direct accountability for the day to day operations, cash management, Audit Interface, and supervision of staff. • Performed month-end close tasks including preparation and/or oversight of month-end journal entries, intercompany transactions, corporate credit card integrations, and review of Balance Sheet account reconciliations • Primary liaison for all banking relationships. • Administrator of all Corporate Credit Card Programs • Daily Cash Management including involvement with investment strategy and outlook forecasting • Managed and controlled the Accounts Payable and international wire process • Guided the Payroll and Benefits area • Primary interface for domestic audit • Managed internal audit program • Supervised local staff accountants and manage intern program. • Administrator of general ledger software Show less



Vantage Deluxe World Travel

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Product Divisional Financial Manager

  • 2006 - 2016

  Manage the day-to-day operations of a $21M division of the firm with direct accountability for budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Accountable for new product development, brand strategy and positioning, marketing, point of purchase promotion, pricing strategies, catalog and web design, and quality management. • Managed and controlled business unit of the company that generated additional income by offering additional sightseeing experiences, travel insurance, and store visits… Show more Manage the day-to-day operations of a $21M division of the firm with direct accountability for budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Accountable for new product development, brand strategy and positioning, marketing, point of purchase promotion, pricing strategies, catalog and web design, and quality management. • Managed and controlled business unit of the company that generated additional income by offering additional sightseeing experiences, travel insurance, and store visits. In addition, track and monitor savings in ACH payments and early payment discounts. • Increased net profits of the business unit from $18M to $21M by developing a plan to enhance product, positioning, pricing, promotion and market planning • Maximized revenue by looking at historical patterns and competitive analysis • Created program budget and forecast P&L’s by line item; review these line items to actuals and recommended corrective actions to improve results • Worked in conjunction with all departments within the company to achieve passenger, revenue, and profit goals for each product • Directed and executed fast changes based on revenue results to maximize future revenue by identifying alternative methods of product redesign or product repositioning • Participated actively in making pricing and cost decisions - Evaluate the monetary impact of various proposals to the product line • Performed comprehensive evaluations of various financial information to be able to foresee significant industry trends and predict the risks of certain financial transactions • Developed training and user documentation for financial team support • Reviewed all marketing materials including web, catalog, and internal materials with relation to business unit to ensure materials are accurate

• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager

  • 2002 - 2006

  • Directed, managed & executed training schedule for all A/R accountants - staff of 5 • Directed, managed & executed training schedule for all A/P accountants - staff of 4 • Directed department in achievement of goals set by Senior Management. • Posted monthly revenue recognition entries • Developed policies for billing, collections and cash applications • Provided support for month, quarter and year-end close • Analyzed and reviewed A/R aging • Projected daily cash flow… Show more • Directed, managed & executed training schedule for all A/R accountants - staff of 5 • Directed, managed & executed training schedule for all A/P accountants - staff of 4 • Directed department in achievement of goals set by Senior Management. • Posted monthly revenue recognition entries • Developed policies for billing, collections and cash applications • Provided support for month, quarter and year-end close • Analyzed and reviewed A/R aging • Projected daily cash flow needs for company - approved company wires, tracked/purchased foreign currency, check signing approving/signing. • Processed of all company wire transfers and authorized check signer on all accounts. • Managed A/P including Customer Vendor Relations, and the AP disbursement group which handles all check disbursements, and 1099 tax related matters

• Budget/Financial Analyst

  • 2000 - 2002

  • Prepared budgets/budget forecast for all land and river cruise programs. • Determined selling price based on analysis of gross margin. • Generated break-evens and foreign currency needs. • Produced/analyzed/distributed monthly financial statements. • Balanced and reconciled monthly general ledger accounts & balance sheet accounts. • Prepared budgets, break-evens and determined selling price for all optional tours.

• Accounts Receivable Lead

  • 1992 - 2000

  • Directed department in achievement of goals set by management. • Resolved customer disputes prior to Management. • Prepared weekly Management Reports and represented department in meetings. • Invoice booked passengers/collections calls/processed refunds/daily bank deposit. • Analyzed monthly sales journal.