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Denver, CO, US

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Upheld strong cross-functional partnerships with internal teams including human resources (HR), information technology (IT), and operations to oversee all accounting team processes with direct reports; maintained.
• Managed the accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) functions and communicated regularly with the chief financial officer (CFO) for reporting and forecasting to inform strategy.
• Recognized as a catalyst for change by consistently identifying areas of optimization, promoting technologies and platforms for new efficiencies, and standardizing internal controls and procedures.
• Directed key implementations of a new human resources (HR) platform and a learning management system (LMS), as well as overseeing the accounting system upgrade and training for all modifications.
• Supervised standardization across a range of processes including documentation, balance sheet reconciliation, sub-ledgers, payroll, invoicing, and employee information maintenance.
• Cultivated a culture of excellence founded on positive employee morale and proactive team building, contributing to strong operational cohesion, and enhancing productivity.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Oversaw core aspects of accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) comprising payroll, invoicing, reporting, and reconciliation while managing and developing two direct reports.
• Spearheaded a series of continuous improvement initiatives including enhancing month-end and year-end reporting, reconciliation, timesheets and payroll processing, PTO tracking, employee benefits administration.
• Leveraged advanced Excel skills, macros, and Deltek advanced functions to automate reporting and internal processes in addition to driving companywide implementation and training of Office 365 and Zoho, improving file.
• Fostered, grew, and maintained strong partnerships with leadership and key stakeholders as well as strengthened relationships with cross-functional teams such as the client experience team.

Centennial, Colorado, United States

• Processed and reconciled accounting transactions with suppliers, including filing rebate claims, reconciling supplier payment files, applying payments received for rebates, researching invoice price discrepancies, and.
• Completed financial reporting as requested related to supplier accounting transactions to ensure internal visibility as well as aiding strategic planning through insights.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Performed accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) activities in addition to utilizing QuickBooks and Excel tools to support decision making with financial reporting.
• Supported sound, accurate fiscal operations by assisting with budgeting strategy and handling account reconciliation, cash flow control, payroll, reimbursements, and internal auditing.
• Managed and used tools and platforms including supervising the ClearCommerce payment processing tool and utilizing Zenefits for human resources (HR) support and PTO tracking.
• Delivered ad hoc projects as required, coordinating cross-functionally with relevant stakeholders on requirements and communicating expectations to achieve project goals in a timely manner.
• Drove process improvement efforts by conducting gap analysis and identifying deficiencies, standardizing the client invoicing procedure to enhance efficiency and service.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

• Completed accounts receivable (A/R) and accounts payable (A/P) duties with accuracy and efficiency along with reconciliation, variance analysis, and financial reporting for the management team.
• Oversaw project management duties for catering events including planning, vendor coordination, scheduling, and execution within budgets and timelines.
• Upheld business administration and office management, consistently identifying and fulfilling any areas of need to sustain a seamless daily operation.

Donetsk, Ukraine

• Planned and organized the CEO's schedule
• Helped build relationships with suppliers within and outside the country; managed correspondence, provided translation services, conducted research
• Upheld business administration and office management

Donetsk, Ukraine

• Organized the studying process (schedule, studying materials, student registration)
• Managed HR (hiring, compensation management, staff training, performance reviews)
• Arranged advertising campaigns (product layouts, partnerships with advertising agencies)
• Supervised the teaching staff (15 people)
• Oversaw AP and AR
• Coordinated social events (charity events, student events, employee parties)

Master Of Arts (Ma), Translation Studies

Associate Of Applied Science (As), Accounting

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Applied Linguistics