Manage accounting functions including Accounts Receivable postings, generation of weekly invoices, research and resolution of billing issues, Accounts Payable functions, and reconciliation of banking and credit card accounts. Interface with insurance company representatives to appeal payment decisions, address claim inquiries, and re-issue bills for outstanding claims. Liaise with contractors and vendors to resolve past due amounts, verify services and billing rates, and ensure payment accuracy. Create budgets and prepare monthly financial and cost reports, deliver management reports addressing variances in expense accounts, and generate cash flow projections. Review financial transactions with bank and insurance representatives and corporate CPA. Process payroll withholdings and file reporting documents. Collect financial data for external audits.Key Contributions:• Collect and prepare payroll data for 800 employees each week utilizing Quick Books and Paychex systems.• Implemented internal control system to increase receivables collected and reduce non collectables.• Initiated electronic billing system as replacement for paper billings resulting in time savings and increased accuracy of bills issued.• Designed and executed transfer of all contract payments from paper / check to Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) system.• Developing e-remittance system for implementation to increase efficiency through automation of payment postings.

Ensured accurate and complete tax returns were prepared and submitted for individuals with all potential tax credits and liabilities identified. Enabled clients to submit timely and complete state and federal tax returns. Reconciled client bank statements and ensured compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.

Drove business development and sales within SME sector. Offered financing options and other products to regional SMEs. Analyzed bank branch sales performance against budgeted revenues. Managed analysis of balance sheet and operational efficiencies in support of regional network.