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Houston, Texas, United States

• Oversee daily transactions, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and bank reconciliations• Supervise and maintain balance sheet reconciliation and General Ledger (G/L) account analysis• Prepare audit work papers and assist during year-end closing process including annual external audit• Recruits and hires Accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations• Establish and maintain effective communication systems with department heads to ensure financial issues are presented in a clear and concise manner to enable improvement management processes• Manages month-end and year-end closing• Assist with design and maintenance of internal controls• Reviews and processes payroll for 150 employees• Responsible for the research and implementation of current Fixed Asset program

Houston, Texas Area

* Sort, code and route invoices to appropriate supervisors for approval.* Process 500+ invoices weekly into accounting system, Epicor.* Track expenses and process expense reports.* Administration of company business cards with American Express* Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments* Prepare and perform bi-monthly check runs* Reconcile GRNI account daily to review discrepancies and ensure timely processing of invoices* Research and correspond with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and issues

Greater Chicago Area

* Perform 3-way matching of invoices to enable payment.* Obtain appropriate managerial approval of invoices to be paid.* Prepare cash requirements report to determine what invoices are to be paid.* Process 300+ invoices weekly into Visual weekly for payment. Issues checks bi-weekly.* Work with Purchasing and Receiving departments to resolve any purchase order discrepancies.* Maintain Accounts Payable files.* Review Vendor statements for missing invoices or inaccuracies and contacts Vendor accordingly.* Reviews GRNI report monthly and makes corrections as necessary to clear report.

Houston, Texas Area

* Received and routed invoices to appropriate personnel for approval of payments.* Matched invoices to packing slips and other backup.* Reviewed invoices for accuracy and duplication; verified quantities, unit pricing, extensions, etc.* Requested W-9 from all new vendors, then assigned vendor numbers and suitable general ledger codes to each invoice.* Processed 600+ vouchers into Microsoft Dynamics SL (Solomon) monthly.* Issued checks and paid vendor accounts upon approval; processed routine monthly payments.* Copied admittance advices, mailed payments, and attached original invoices to duplicate copy of check for permanent record; maintained Accounts Payable files.* Researched accounts to handle vendor inquiries by telephone, fax, or email.* Processed expense reports; checked calculations, verified receipts and general ledger codes, prepared and entered vouchers into Solomon, and distributed expense reimbursement checks.* Updated monthly cost report for monthly auditable accounts. (Required by various government entities)

Houston, Texas Area

* Assisted with technical applications, including software upgrades and computer tech support.* Created filing systems for three departments.* Keyed and proof-read legal notices daily.* Keyed bankruptcy filings and warranty deeds daily.* Prepared labels and postal reports for daily newspaper mailing.* Maintained office supply inventory.* Coordinated vacation time with all employees.* Created three manuals for new employees.