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Detroit, Mi, Us

Maintain Bookkeeping for 14 properties in QuickBooks that includes the following:Review and approve invoices by property management staffPrepare and post JE for monthly tenants deposits, vacancies, property insurances. Reconcile bank statements, escrow account balances, and petty cash funds. Prepare replacement reserve draws. Reimburse payroll/taxes & healthcare costs

Fraser, Mi

Prepared 501c3 documents to receive tax-exempt status as a not-for-profit organization in 2000. Successfully completed financial documents to obtain mortgage for purchase new facilities in 2011. Oversee and process financial data of overall operations through journal entries, maintaining accounts payable & receivable, and full accounting system. Development and established internal control systems to maintain non-profit's integrity. Prepare monthly/yearly financial statements for Executive Board and file government reports. Analyze purchases to ensure cost efficient savings.

Warren, Michigan, United States

Re-entry back into workforce program. Prepared a procedural document detailing Year-End reimbursement for Employee Benefits & OPEB Plans for U.S & Canada. Generate monthly journal entries.

Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States

Led development and implementation of credit system. Reduced Aging Report by 20% by collecting a high outstanding balance from 2 major advertisersCollected 70% of extremely outstanding balance weeks prior to a major advertiser file for bankruptcy.Wrote Credit Manual and established procedures, enhancing credit department performance. Implemented and maintained effective credit risk standards.Managed A/R portfolio, which included investigating, verifying, financial status and reputation of prospective customers applying for credit by analyzing D&B reports, bank & trade references to recommend approval or rejection. Managed day-to-day processes of the credit group that focused on credit assessment pf trading partners and retail customers, monitor exposure, tracking collateral & margin credit enhancement, credit provision negotiation assistance within credit policy, credit policies maintenance, and presenting credit report issues to Controller personnel.

Facilitated smooth operation of Publisher's Office through: keeping of records, scheduling appointments and meetings, handling inquires, preparation of correspondence and other writing assignments, and all other tasks assigned by Publisher & Controller personnel. Assisted all departments needed and/or requested to ensure continuity and uniformity of business practices, including financial reports to C-suite. Cultivated and maintained business relationships with internal employees, clients, and community partners.

Tracked newsprint inventory and job costs for four daily publications and multiple weekly publications. Prepared monthly financial operating reports and journal entries.

Reduced communications reimbursements and expenses by 40%, catering policy to include a flat fee reimbursement or option to use company cell phone and eliminating pagers in 2001.Reduced 75% of electric, gas, and water bills at one of rental properties by analyzing bills and uncovering landlord charging tenants' payments to company for several years. Ensured proper recording and distribution of 1099 vendors and forms. Conducted procedural changes to increase department proficiency, reduced expenses related to overhead, administration, and personal costParticipation in development and implementation of new accounting system. Received Employee of the Month award twice in 2001.

Match vendor invoices to purchase orders. Process invoices and payments.Process reimbursements.