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Orlando, Florida, United States

 Analyzes data to discern cost saving opportunities and trends, presenting insightful analyses and recommendations to finance department managers.  Proactively identifies opportunities to improve process efficiency and effectiveness. Effectively collaborates with various departments to implement process changes. Develops and maintains process documentation for assigned areas. Independently executes journal entries, performs month-end close task, and responds to external audit requests and inquiries.

Remote

Consulted on various projects involving the Accounts Payable aspect of the Supply Chain Process and performed ongoing operational responsibilities to optimize process efficiency o Standardized and automated the corporation’s Delegation of Authority process o Served as the Accounts Payable SME on the software evaluation team for the corporation’s new asset management softwareo Updated the Corporate Accounts Payable Services policies and procedures, to better serve the corporationo Analyzed reports including performance and process efficiency, and recommended improvements for implementationo Trained new employees on Corporate Accounts Payable Services’ systems, policies, and procedures

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Key contributor to the successful centralization and automation of the accounts payable function for the corporation’s domestic business units o Served as the Corporate Accounts Payable Services’ liaison to the corporation’s largest and most complex business units to identify their business needs, streamline their processes, and resolve existing gaps with the centralized A/P strategyo Directly involved with the evaluation, configuration, implementation, testing, and training on the OCR system and its interface with the corporation’s PeopleSoft accounts payable and general ledger systemo Defined, documented and implemented proper controls, policies, procedures, and reports for the newly centralized accounts payable department under the direction of senior managemento Oversaw the successful, timely, and properly approved transfer of electronic paymentso Researched sales and use tax reporting rules; advised on system coding and reporting requirements

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Responsible for the project accounting on the partnership’s largest construction projecto Set up and updated approved contracts in accounting system; o Reviewed vendor invoices and expense reports for accuracy, and investigated any variances o Maintained an accurate AP aging report and reconciled vendor statementso Processed check runs and wire payments in a timely manner; o Performed monthly and year-end balance sheet reporting responsibilitieso Provided excellent customer service both internally and externally

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Performed financial audits of multiple domestic and international business units to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and state and federal laws, assessing business risks, and evaluating internal controls.

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Junior member of a self-directed team that specialized in capitalization, depreciation and decommissioning accounting o Performed account reconciliations and the preparation of general ledger journal entries and accruals related to asset capitalization, depreciation and real estate transactionso Served as the functional lead on the implementation of the new miscellaneous accounts receivable software system with responsibilities including defining business requirements, executing fit analyses, outlining system configuration and reporting requirements, developing and executing end-user testing, preparing and conducting end-user training

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Responsible for overseeing branch operations, including supervising five tellers and two customer service representatives, while providing product information to customers, establishing new accounts, evaluating loan applications and developing and nurturing strong customer relationships.