Suzanne Russell Email & Phone Number

Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Beverly, Ma 01915

* Managed 8-9 direct reports.* Supervised client invoicing with special features such as deliverables, flat fee basis or calendar month basis.* Reviewed consulting services contracts for revenue recognition consideration.* Supported account managers and billing staff in research and resolution of client invoicing issues.* Developed process and procedure binders for cross training existing employees/new staff.* Worked on billing integrations and system enhancements as needed.* Verified monthly US and Canadian sales tax on all temporary labor assignments.* Reviewed all new assignments set up weekly or changes to existing assignments by billing specialists.* Processed approximately 25-85 weekly adjustments, ensured accuracy on the HOBW, and answered Gross Contribution inquiries.* Handled 100-200 emails daily from account managers, recruiters and clients.* Ensured time and expense transactions were complete and reported accurately by processing weekly billing worksheet.* Provided deliverables for internal and external audits.* Updated SOX documentation as related to billing department.* Created new standard operating procedures improving billing accuracy and cash flow.

Danvers, Ma

* Positions held: Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor and Accounting Manager.* Managed 2 direct reports, Payroll Supervisor and A/P Supervisor, and 5 indirect reports.* Used Great Plains Dynamics to prepare monthly general ledger entries including but not limited to intangible assets, inventory, amortization of deferred loan costs, and revenue for the consulting services division.* Utilized Changepoint and Crystal Report Writer to reconcile monthly revenue for our consulting services division.* Reviewed and approved all monthly journal entries.* Reconciled monthly bank statements.* Prepared and reviewed monthly balance sheet reconciliations.* Assisted with annual financial statement audits by providing deliverables.* Processed monthly financial statements using FRX.* Generated monthly, quarterly and yearly financial package and analysis in excel for senior management including Balance Sheets, P&L, Cash Flow Statement, Revenue by Department, and ad-hoc reports.* Compared monthly P&L actual vs budget and documented variances.* Handled all aspects of Accounts Payable: entering vendor invoices, verifying approvals and coding, selecting invoices to be paid, utilizing early pay discounts, processing weekly check run, and discrepancies with vendor invoices.* Oversaw company credit card for additions, deletions and increase or decrease in credit line.* Led yearly 1099 project and monitored compliance with IRS rules.* Maintained all aspects of banking relations from setting up accounts, signature cards, wire authorizations, and managing quarterly debt payments for accuracy, renewing interest rates and timely payments.* Updated financial policies and procedures and training staff for the purpose of facilitating financial and regulatory compliance within established practices.* Member of the Move Team, Communication Committee and Contracts Committee.