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Prepare, analyze and coordinate with operations, sales and customers in-depthanalysis of deductions, liquidations, disputes and returns. Acquire comprehensive understanding of each customer’s specific deduction reasons. and underlying accounting transactions. Understand and assess impact of returns and related transactions to deductions and determine root causes for disputes.

As a liaison of the between CMHA’s Administrative Campus and the property management team, it was my responsibility to ensure the maintenance of the property while adhering to budget constraints. In doing so allowed me to facilitate and expedite the flow of materials between vendor, customer, stockroom, and repair shops at various CMHA locations. Through that interaction, I was able to coordinate shipping activates, process billing, and resolve or eliminate delays.

In this position, I managed all aspects of Treasury including cash operation activities, debt management, accounting and bank relationships. Responsible for covenant compliance and all debt and interest payments totaling over $52 million annually. Prepared cash flow, debt and interest projections to maintain adequate liquidity.Key Results:Demonstrates ability to use and understand automated accounting systems and spreadsheet software.Extensive knowledge of automated accounting systems and the ability to assess system integrity.Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Reserve and commercial banking systems rules, regulations, services, and the application of such to the internal company cash management function.Demonstrates high level of general accounting skills.Demonstrates ability to execute critical workplace skills such as personal organization, writing, communication, problem solving and critical thinking.Ability to develop and maintain monthly cash flow projections to be used for maximizing investments; prepare daily balance reporting.

Involved in all areas of Fixed Asset Accounting and Capital Expenditures involving over 100,000 asset records. Maintained Fixed Asset System, inventory controls, valuations, monthly closing activities, management reporting, variance and cost analysis, development of annual standards, internal control, and improving accounting processes. All in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, HUD regulations and Agency policy and procedures.

Custodian of Cleveland Clinic Foundation's (CCF) ERP, asset management module. Maintained Federal A-110 and A-133 financial audit guidelines related to asset management. Preserved the financial records of equipment assets greater than $2,000 (over $400 billion total assets) in accordance with CCF policies and government guidelines. Monitored and established internal control of capital equipment for over 300 departments. Conducted physical equipment surveys and providing detailed analysis through financial reporting. Analyzed and reconciled research accounting information. Approved journal vouchers and changes to ledger balances.* Review and evaluate acquisition transactions of potential capital assets for the coordination and posting to the Asset Management Subsidiary Ledger* Provide analysis and audit specific reports for management* Coordinate the asset tagging process of capital requisitions* Maintain communication with various business units regarding disposal of capital purchases and depreciation schedules

Reviewed and processed invoices for payment by verifying amounts, reviewing expense coding, matching to purchase orders, and entering data into accounts payable system *Researched and resolved account discrepancies by contacting vendors or field representatives to verify information*Notified supervisor of overpayments or billing errors to prepare credit memos or routine correspondence*Reviewed expense coding change requests to balance general ledger expense accounts*Researched and answered internal and external customer inquiries for quick resolution*Served as a central point of Data Retrieval for internal customers of Accounts Payable information

Provided technical support to users of PC-based electronic funds transfer software, Key2ACH*Assisted clients with installations, upgrades and modem connectivity issues *Conducted daily processing of customer data to the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Operations group for timely disbursement*Process Client Service Orders (CSO) for Key Bank's Corporate Banking Internet Product, Key Total Treasury (KTT)