Scott Lucas Email & Phone Number

Matthews, Nc, Us

Matthews, Nc, Us

Huntersville, North Carolina

Charlotte, North Carolina

Oversee a team of professionals within the Accounts Payable department; Establish policies and procedures. Create monthly reporting and evaluate performance against KPI's. Implemented audit program to help prevent duplicate payments; Total volume audited is 600 - 700 million dollars annually. Restructured corporate card program, which resulted in a savings of $5 million dollars in the first six months. Served as Project Manager for Apex Analytix audit program. This program helped identify high risk vendors in addition to duplicate payments made in the past.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Daily responsibilities include reviewing manual revenue adjustments to ensure compliance with company policy and identify potential training issues and/or fraud risks. Verify that the cash and cash equivalents are properly reflected in the property management software and deposited timely to the bank. Coach team of Sales Audit Analysts by listening, identifying strengths, challenges and providing feedback.Weekly responsibilities include reviewing and following up with sites regarding cash shortages, missing deposits, overages, improperly closed shifts, trends, and other training issues. Reviewing debit revenue accounts and coaching Hotel Managers how to correct them. Reviewing the Comp and Zero rate report to determine which guests have comp or zero rates and for how long. Identify folios with balances greater than $500. Reviewing Bad Debt Write Off transactions to ensure the correct documentation is submitted, approvals are provided, and the BDWO is for legitimate transactions. Review the work papers for Guest Payables over $500 and Manual Check Request to ensure accuracy.Monthly responsibilities are to supervise the reconciling of the Deferred Revenue, Advanced Deposit and Folio A/R account in the property management software to the general ledger.

Property Accounting Team Leader for a portfolio of high quality workforce rental housing that is energy –efficient and environmentally sensitive. The main focus of this position is to provide management / client with accurate and dependable financial information. Responsibilities include reconciling resident payments, NSF and chargebacks to MRI property management software. Monitor processing of “Statement of Deposit Account”. Ensure compliance with state law regarding SODA’s for various states, auditing new resident and renewal leases to ensure the data in MRI property management software matches the information on the lease. Coach a team of Property Accountants by championing, guiding and challenging individuals to maximize their potential and performance. Monthly responsibilities include reviewing utility accounts to ensure all bills have been posted and make any necessary accruals. Review balance sheet and income statement per property to verify account balances, reasonable revenue and expense amounts. Prepare and review cash flow statements per property. Research and answer Property Manager questions regarding G/L activity in addition to overall financial performance..

In this position I was able to make valuable contributions across departmental lines. Performed reconciliation of inventory, which included calculating the variance between standard cost and market value of raw material. Performed month end G/L entries in AS400 based software. Processed Bi-Weekly payroll for 60 + employees. Worked with quality engineers to improve the accuracy and accountability of work instructions. Was chosen to be a member of the training team, which streamlined and documented the training process. Participated in OK1 program, which improved operation and reduced expenses through sustained and continuous improvement measures.

Worked closely with management team to improve overall efficiency of finance and operations. Created purchasing advice system that increased inventory turns, while reducing out of stock situations. Negotiated new contracts with freight carriers that improved transit time, while reducing costs. Reorganized drop-ship program, which improved profit margin. Restructured telecommunication contract to take advantage of lower market pricing. Full charge bookkeeper for managing partnership. Prepared monthly sales and use tax