As the Global Accounts Payable Manager, I provide leadership and support to the AP team responsible for the US, UK, Canada, Czech Republic, India, Mexico and Ukraine. In addition, I support the AP function with the ProcureToPay (P2P) process, invoice coding and review, issues resolution, vendor management, tax compliance, training of team members and process improvement to optimize workflow. My day-to-day responsibilities include global invoice processing with purchase requisitions and purchase order matching, global vendor onboarding and management, ensuring compliance with internal controls and managing cash disbursements in line with Company’s cash forecasts, bank reconciliations, corporate payables, travel & entertainment expenses as well as off-cycle payroll and benefit payments. Payment methods include ACH, EFT, checks and domestic and foreign exchange (FX) wire transfers.Responsible for assisting internal users with the procurement process including creation of purchase requisitions, matching purchase orders, change orders, VSRs and inquiring about contract statuses with Legal.Responsible for the AP portion of the month-end close cycle including bank reconciliations for multiple domestic and international accounts.Successfully onboards new vendors and provides maintenance of year-end vendor records to process & submit 1099's to vendors and other governing authorities as well as management of vendor compliance documents.Conducts performance evaluations and set goals for team members. Conducts regular activities in support of SOx controls such as review of open POs, inactive/duplicate vendors, W9 documentation, etc.Systems: NetSuite, SAP Concur, Coupa, Navan (formerely TripActions), Slack, FloQast, JIRA, Okta dashboard, Cleo, Confluence, ADP, Workday, Google Workspace Drives

As the Senior AP Accountant - Global Team Lead, I provide leadership and support to the AP team responsible for the US, UK, Canada and Czech Republic. In addition, I support the AP function with the P2P process, invoice coding and review, issues resolution, vendor management, training of team members and process improvement to optimize workflow. My day-to-day responsibilities include global invoice processing with purchase requisitions and purchase orders, global vendor management, ensuring compliance with internal controls and managing cash disbursements in line with Company’s cash forecasts, bank reconciliations, corporate payables, travel & entertainment expenses as well as off-cycle payroll and benefit payments. Payment methods include ACH, EFT, checks and domestic and foreign exchange (FX) wire transfers for international payments.Systems: NetSuite, SAP Concur, Coupa, TripActions, FloQast, JIRA

Full cycle accounts payable processing for corporate payables, travel & entertainment expenses, payroll and benefits. Payment methods include ACH, checks and domestic and foreign exchange wire transfers for international payments.Responsible for assisting internal users with the P2P process and creation of purchase requisitions and matching purchase orders.Responsible to the AP portion of the month-end close cycle including bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.Maintenance of year-end vendor records to process & submit 1099's to vendors and other governing authorities as well as management of vendor compliance documents.Systems: NetSuite, SAP Concur, Coupa, TripActions, FloQast, JIRA

Accountant for the entire portfolio (75+ Properties) of homeowner/condominium owner's associations under management by HomeOwners Advantage. Responsible for AP/AR (accounts payable & accounts receivable processing), posting cash receipts from deposits, import/export of invoices into synced databases, journal entries, disbursement of HOA statements, maintenance of homeowner ledgers, chargebacks, transfers due to misapplication of funds, positive pay exception review, owner ledger refunds, deposit refunds, reporting of daily cash position and assistance with property budget files.Maintenance of year-end vendor records to process & submit 1099's to vendors and other governing authorities as well as management of vendor compliance documents including certificates of insurance (COIs) and W9s.Accounts Receivable:-Receive and process homeowner checks (monthly HOA dues, special assessments, violation fines)-Receive and process vendor reimbursement checks-Deposit checks thru remote deposit after appropriate coding-Post deposits to tenants’ accounts in the accounting software-Input billing adjustments into the accounting software-Review aging reportAccounts Payable:-Review and approve invoices into accounting software -Add new vendors into the accounting software after acquiring form W-9 and COI-Process management fees-Review and process 1099’s annuallyFinancials/GL:-Review invoice documentation to ensure checks are coded properly (operating vs reserve accounts / cash vs accrual books) to be accounted for on monthly financial reports, income statements, P&L statements, balance sheetsMiscellaneous:-Filing-Run vendor aging reports and discuss delinquencies with property managers-Assist with audits and additional reports needed by property owners, C-Suite executives, controllers, association board members and property managersSoftware: Vantaca, Jenark, AvidXchange

(CONTRACTED POSITION)Sole Staff Accountant responsible for full cycle AP processing for the following divisions:Georgia Surety Company, Statewide Bonding Company, Venture Underwriters, Allstar UnderwritersManual Invoice EntryWeekly check runs Great Plains SoftwareVertafore/AMS360 Software

(CONTRACTED POSITION)Sole full cycle accounts payable staff accountant supporting more than $1.5 billion in development projects across ten markets and reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer. Responsible for invoice processing and payment using Yardi Voyager, including but not limited to:-Preparing the monthly construction loan draw package including compiling of invoices, construction subcontractor pay applications, change orders for payment and retainage tracking-Bank reconciliations for 55+ account ledgers-Vendor file maintenance including 1099 reconciliation -Obtaining explicit approvals for invoice processing from developers-Receiving and depositing checks (remote and counter deposits) and posting of receipts.-Preparing journal entries to appropriately reflect all development project costs and activities from closing through transition to operations.-Making cash disbursements through wires and checks, prepare invoicing and inter-company collections and maintaining daily cash balance.-Reviewing and analyzing the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial statements for accuracy-Replenishing petty cash funding requests-Preparing and analyzing financial statements, job cost reports and general ledger statements-Tracking payments against contracts & lien releases-Communicating with project managers and general contractors to resolve payment issues.-Processing accounts receivable for all individual assets and preparing aging reports.-Maintaining chart of accounts with general ledger and job cost coding.-Assist with required Federal and State tax filings and payments-Supporting senior team members and coordinating funding with loan servicing team and other stakeholders.

CORPORATE: Responsible for vendor payables via check, ACH, EFT, single use accounts and virtual cards. Sole AP coordinator for the company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. Responsible for the following recurring and one-time payments:-Utilities, telecom, marketing, advertisement, staffing agencies, inter-company events, attorneys, corporate rents, corporate parking for various domestic and international offices, aviation payables for the company private hangar and airplanes. Audited daily AP check register and spend reports sent to company treasurer, controllers and AP manager. Processed one-off payroll checks for new employees and contracted associates. Processed employee benefit payments including health, dental, vision, LTD/STD premiums, life insurance, worker's compensation, gym memberships, company cell phones. Performed monthly general ledger reclassifications. Issued check voids and reissues as well as handled escheatment process for stale-dated checks. Daily check runs from various bank accounts through a tiered funding structure. Responded to check inquiries and positive pay exceptions. Expedited checks via FedEx and regular mailed checks via USPS. Processed employee travel & expense reimbursements via SAP Concur system.DEVELOPMENT: Processed payables for new development multi-family apartments which funneled through a draw funding process with banks, investors and other lenders through a tiered funding structure. Obtained explicit approvals for processing from investment managers and associates. Processed high dollar, time-sensitive invoices from contractors, subcontractors and governmental entities for permitting fees.RENOVATIONS: Posted invoices into One-Site accounting database for various renovation projects to multi-family apartment housing structures. Performed bi-weekly check runs based on cash position funding and detailed review of a vendor aging report. Booked funding transfers for construction pay applications.

Full cycle accounts payable processing including check printingManaged vendor payables for a portfolio of 35+ multi-family properties.Issued payments via investor distributions through a tiered-funding structure.1099 reconciliation and preparation. Utilized the Regions Bank and JPMorgan Chase Bank platforms to perform financial functions and inquiries.Databases: OneSite Accounting, Yardi

Dealership Support Services (DSS) Shared Services DepartmentAdministrator of the Wells Fargo Purchase Card program-Administrated the Wells Fargo purchase card program for automotive fixed operations managers including ordering cards, obtaining approvals on purchase and credit limit exceptions, publishing detailed daily spend reports, auditing receipts for fraud and abuse, reviewing merchant spend profiles, and reconciling the corporate consolidated commercial cards. Administrator / Auditor of the AMEX/Concur Travel and Entertainment Card ProgramAudited the American Express Travel and Entertainment program for general managers and corporate employees based on the established policy and as requested by the company CFO. Assisted with the creation of the company-wide travel policy. Reviewed expense reports submitted in Concur.Administrator of the WEX Fuel Card programManaged the WEX dealership fuel card program from the corporate level. Providing system access to general managers and accounting managers. Reviewed transactions for accuracy and compliance with corporate policy.Vendor Administrator Solicited W-9 forms from vendors to verify taxpayer identification numbers with the IRS and for end of the year 1099 reporting purposes. Set up new vendors in order to issue payments.Perceptive / Image Now Document Splitter Split documents using the Image Now/Perceptive document imaging and management system.

-Managed high-volume cash disbursements to 82 nationwide vehicle dealerships in a timely manner and within the Asbury Automotive guidelines-Maintained a processing rate at or above the minimum monthly requirement while simultaneously maintaining a low error rate-Processed checks within the allotted SLA (Service Level Agreement) time standards (2‐4 hour maximum for each check)- Provided exceptional customer service to the dealerships while building professional relationships with the Managers and staff-Complied with audit guidelines and standards including verification of signatures and approval levels for each check request

-Managed high-volume general liability, property and subrogation insurance claims check processing, including daily check requests-Presented supporting check documentation to CFO and other high-level company executives for manual review and approval signatures. -Reconciled Wells Fargo bank statements against 180+ account ledgers-Requested bordereau funding from domestic and international brokers and sent detailed ad-hoc financial reports to 80+ clients monthly-Identified financial discrepancies according to policy documentation, releases or proof of loss forms and determined alternate courses of action-Handled the escheatment process of identifying outstanding checks-Created void requests and stop payment requests for insurance claim checks-Classified and coded transactions to appropriate accounts including cash call, bordereau and top off accounts-Sorted and distributed outgoing checks in a timely manner-Assisted in annual audit by preparing assigned reports or providing documentation as requested by the finance team manager-Created and maintained a procedural manual of accounts payable tasks as a guide for colleagues when necessaryRiskMaster Software

Therrell High School of Law, Government & Public Policy. -Instructed students through discussions, lectures and presentations in World History as set forth in the common core state standards-Compiled student achievement data and maintained confidential student records-Observed and evaluated students’ behavior, performance, health and social development-Served as debate team coach, mock trial team assistant and school newspaper advisor

Center for Learning and Leadership (District Headquarters / Central Office)-Designed, coordinated, implemented and evaluated the effectiveness of the federally mandated Supplemental Educational Services (SES) tutorial program and Flexible Learning Programs (FLP) under No Child Left Behind Act / ESEA-Compiled and analyzed student data for the purpose of assessing student academic growth and provider quality-Analyzed student achievement data and submitted state reports related to data research-Developed an intensive marketing campaign including brochures, booklets and posters and disseminated all program documents-Led recruitment efforts and partnered with community centers and local organizations to increase student tutorial enrollment- Facilitated district wide meetings to inform parents, community members and district personnel of the SES program-Processed and reconciled vendor invoices to ensure validity of documentation and completion of the scope of services per contract-Maintained confidential files, student information, assessment data, invoices and contracts-Stood as liaison between parents, students, SES providers and school district