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Hartford, CT Street Address EMAIL AVAILABLE PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEAs an experienced Accounting Professional with over 20 years of experience across diverse industries, I possess a solid record of accomplishment of delivering exceptional accounting support to organizations. My expertise lies in effectively managing accounts payable processes, reconciling accounts, handling financial reporting, and streamlining operations. I have a proven ability to identify discrepancies, analyze data, and make recommendations to improve financial performance. With excellent communication and collaboration skills, I have consistently built strong relationships with vendors, clients, and cross-functional teams. My proficiency in various accounting software systems has enabled me to drive process improvements and achieve operational excellence. I am a self-starter with a commitment to delivering results, and I am eager to bring my skills and experience to your organization.KEY EXPERTISEFinancial Reporting Invoice Processing Payment Verification Record Keeping Data Analysis Vendor Management Account Reconciliation Tax Compliance Spreadsheet Management Customer Service Communication SkillsTECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), EPICOR, AS400, JDE Edwards, SAP/PMX, Lotus Notes, Quick Books, Carelogic System, MAS90/SAGE, Sabrix Tax SystemEDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTBachelors of Administration in Accounting Bryant Stratton Online College; Orchard Park, NY Associates of Science Accounting Capital Community College; Manchester, CTSr. Accounts Payable SpecialistPCX Aero Systems Newington, CT 08/2022 PresentProcess full-cycle accounts payable tasks, including matching invoices to purchase orders, coding expenses, and posting transactions.Ensure accuracy and completeness of invoice data and supporting documentation.Verify proper approval and authorization of invoices and expense reports.Respond to vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.Prepare weekly check runs and ensure timely payment to vendors.Collaborate with purchasing and receiving departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely invoice processing.Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable files and documentation.Assist with month-end close activities and account reconciliations.Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts payable function.Accounting Assistant IINAES Corporation Hartford, CT 09/2018 07/2022Assisted Plant Accountant with month-end expense accruals and identified monthly O&M variances.ensured accuracy of all costs to site and prepared internal reports related to accounts payable.Processed accounts payable transactions with a focus on timely and accurate posting and payment of invoices.Recorded sales tax expenses and accruals accurately while maintaining vendor W-9 files and preparing yearly 1099s.Resolved accounts payable issues and vendor questions courteously and in a timely and accurate manner. Conducted financial analyses related to the accounts payable function and assisted with audit requests.Maintained accurate electronic and paper vendor, accounts payable files and supporting documentation.Performed additional administrative duties as required in a professional manner.Funder Accounting Analyst 1st Alliance Lending, LLC East Hartford, CT 06/2017 09/2018 Monitored the status of loans scheduled to fund, ensuring timely and accurate funding in accordance with company policy.Verified wire instructions to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.Initiated funding requests with the warehouse bank, communicating with Settlement Agents regarding funding breakdown as needed.Maintained and updated BYTE to ensure accurate record keeping of funds remitted to FHA or Subservices.Completed funding screens in BYTE, providing timely and accurate updates to the Finance team.Assisted production staff in resolving funding challenges, working collaboratively to identify and address issues that could impact loan funding.Monitored investor websites for loans sold, providing regular updates to the Finance team and other stakeholders as needed.Demonstrated a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the role. Fostered positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and timely resolution of issuesAccounting Assistant / Accounts Payable Specialist / Expense Operations Analyst (Temporary Positions) Creative Staffing West Hartford, CT 02/2015 06/2017Managed accounts payable process including entering invoices, coding, matching to purchase orders, and posting transactions.Processed monthly employee expense reports for 50 employees and ensure timely payments.Reconciled accounts and prepared account reconciliations.Handled soft collections and follow-up with clients.Processed monthly payroll using ADP and made payroll entries.Reviewed and updated AP data fields via Capture Processing and ensured timely payment of invoices.Processed authorized T&E expense claims and vendor invoices, and generated payments via check runs.Verified compliance with policy for manual or urgent payments.Interacted with vendors to resolve payment issues and avoid duplicate payments.Pulled statistical data from multiple databases and analyzed reports.Made recommendations to managers based on analyzed data.Pulled data on grants to track usage and generated grant reporting.Ensured proper documentation of incident reports.Used pivot tables to analyze parse dataSenior Financial Billing Analyst ALSTOM Power Inc., Windsor, CT 09/2004 10/2014Cross-trained with co-workers in billing department to ensure seamless operations.Prepared billing invoice packages for district offices in compliance with company policies and procedures.Audited and analyzed billing support to maintain accuracy and consistency of data. Investigated, resolved disputed customer invoices, and incorrect payments.Reviewed aged, unbilled costs to identify and resolve potential billing issues.Prepared monthly management reports and completed various journal entries.Acted as a liaison between internal and external groups to resolve problems.Supported Tax Department in the implementation of Sales/Use Tax certificates for customers' exemption certificates, resales, and purchases.Senior Accounts Payable Specialist UPS Capital Business Credit- (Formerly First International Bank), Hartford, CT 03/2000 09/2004Processed invoices and expense reports from vendors/employees in a timely and accurate manner.Reconciled and posted all entries to General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.Prepared loan sale data as required by the Capital Markets Business Unit, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.Reconciled Investor General Ledger accounts daily, ensuring accuracy of financial data.Monitored all activity on investor/participated loans to maintain proper percent sold, identifying, and addressing any discrepancies or issues.Resolved issues between account levels when they occurred, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication with relevant stakeholders.Requested funding for advances independently by providing required documentation to investors within the agreed to timeframes, ensuring timely and efficient processing of transactions |
