Experience

The Scion Group

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Jun 2023 - Present

• Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  * Review invoices for accuracy; audit for correct documentation and GL coding.* Research and analyze invoices to resolve discrepancies.* Maintain an accurate understanding of operational and capital expenses to ensure invoices are documented and appropriately coded.* Review utility files and other documents in detail prior to upload.* Reconcile petty cash, process requests, credit card statements and receipts.* Process check requests and expense report reimbursements.* Match checks to invoices, obtain check signatures and mail via USPS or an overnight service, as necessary.* Reconcile outstanding checks* Review Vendor Aging Report to determine payment priorities and submit report to supervisor for payment approval.* Communicate with necessary parties regarding vendor inquires.* Process quarterly Investor Distributions.* Audit vendor setup request documentation from property for accuracy and submit to supervisor for entry.* Maintain compliance with invoice approval processes for Capital Projects and other expenses prior to payment.* Prepare lien waivers, send to vendors and follow up to ensure completed forms are returned.* Process and reconcile eviction checks.* Process resident refund.* Assist in preparation of annual 1099's* Maintain accurate files and documentation as required.* Provide support to Property Staff, Property Accountants, and Executive leadership as required.* Assist with and respond to corporate staff inquiries. Show less



SAHM

• Evanston, IL

• Homemaker

  • Aug 2016 - Oct 2021

  Took recess from my profession to care for last child and late parent. Looking to re-enter the work force. Took recess from my profession to care for last child and late parent. Looking to re-enter the work force.



Lincolnshire Marriott Resort

• Greater Chicago Area

• Interim Human Resources Payroll Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

  Temporary relief assisting with payroll administration, employee maintenance forms, and insurance billing. Temporary relief assisting with payroll administration, employee maintenance forms, and insurance billing.



Hotel Felix

• Chicago, Illinois

• HR/Accounting Director

  • Jan 2011 - Aug 2016

  HR/Accounting Director January 2011 Prepare daily revenue report Responsible to manage cash for entire hotel, including periodic audits of cash on hand and prepare statement of cash flow reports Manage $1,000.00+ petty cash bank Review invoices for management approval, GL coding accuracy and proper documentation Reconcile end of month spa and restaurant pass through Ensure account receivable is in balance and correct discrepancies Investigate credit card chargeback/disputes Track tax exempt revenues and ensure proper documentation Review time clock punches for accuracy and completeness. Make corrections or adjustments as needed and submit to controller to complete payroll process. Assist in guest billing disputes and supply folio copies Maintain employee files and HR filing system Advertise, select, counsel, discipline and terminate employees Process enrollments, changes and terminations of participants in benefit plans and programs Organize employee appreciation events on or off property Manage employee disputes and unemployment claims Report and manage workers comp claims Area Group Sales Manager (September 2008-January 2011) Opening Sales Team for First Designed Silver LEED Certified Boutique Hotel in Chicago Actively Sell Sleeping Rooms, Meeting Space and Food and Beverage to All Markets Gaining Knowledge of Eco-Friendly Office and Travel Practice Provide Sales Support to Director of Sales and Convention Services Manager Promote Both Properties through Networking Events and Vendor Fairs Show less



Hotel Cass, a Holiday Inn Express

• Area Sales Manager

  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2011

  Sales Manager (October 2007 - September 2008)Proposed to Group Leads and InquiriesContract, Service and Maintain Definite Groups Through Actively sell to SMERF, Tour and Travel, Corporate, Associations, and Government MarketsExperience in Prospecting and Establish New Business Travel AccountsAREA Group Sales Manager for Hotel Cass and Hotel Felix (October 2008 - January 2011)In addition to the above, booked small meeting space with food and beverage

• HR and Accounting Manager

  • Apr 2006 - Oct 2007

  Group Reservations and Accounting Manager under new ownership (April 2006 - November 2006)Maintained Relationships with Existing Group Accounts Assisted in Accounts PayablesPurchased all Hotel and Office SuppliesHandled Accounts Receivables and Daily ReportsHuman Resource and Accounting Manager (November 2006 - October 2007)Pre-Opening Team for Complete Renovation from Cass Hotel to Hotel Cass, a Holiday Inn ExpressManaged New Hires, Employee Time Clock and PayrollManaged Hotel Website Show less



Cass Hotel

• Administrative Assistant

  • Jan 2004 - Apr 2006

  Handled Accounts Payables Assisted in Accounts Receivables Assisted General Manager of hotel Managed group sales and created contracts Purchasing Handled Accounts Payables Assisted in Accounts Receivables Assisted General Manager of hotel Managed group sales and created contracts Purchasing



Rice Child and Family Center-Children's Home and Aid Society

• Mental Health Professional

  • Aug 2000 - Oct 2003

  Working with children with behavior disorders and history of trauma, abuse and neglect On-Duty-Support-Staff Circle of Courage Staff Award 2003; Provided data entry for Direct Service Reports on TIER program Working with children with behavior disorders and history of trauma, abuse and neglect On-Duty-Support-Staff Circle of Courage Staff Award 2003; Provided data entry for Direct Service Reports on TIER program