Accounts Payable Management

Ellen M. Doherty

Chesapeake, Virginia *****

Cell 757-***-****

Strengths

Detail oriented, extensive hands on experience

Proven ability to work independently as well as a team member

Major strength is the ability to multitask and complete multifaceted

tasks

Education

Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management - August 2011

Florida Atlantic University, Port St. Lucie, Florida, BS - Accounting,

May 1991

Various webinars on Fraud, SOX 404 and Non Accrual Loans, TDR

Various Controller/CFO conferences for Continuing Professional

Education Credits

Technology

Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint - Highly Proficient

QuickBooks - Highly Proficient; Peachtree - Highly Proficient

Jack Henry- Proficient; Fiserv-Highly Proficient

Profit Star - Proficient

Employment Experience

Vice-President/Senior Accounting Officer

Hampton Roads Bankshares

Norfolk, Virginia

January 2010 to Present

. Responsible for accounting operations for the banks four

subsidiaries which include mortgage, insurance, title and

investment companies

. Loan operations accountant which involves monitoring general

ledger activity to insure accurate reporting and compliance

according to GAAP and SOX 404

. Act as point of contact for loan related issues in regards to

Special Assets/OREO/TDR

. Develop and maintain SOX 404 policy and procedures

. Act as liaison for internal and external accountants

Vice-President/Controller

Bank of Hampton Roads

(Formerly Gateway Bank and Trust)

Norfolk, Virginia

August 2007 to January 2010

. Responsible for preparation of consolidated financial reports for

the bank and the holding company

. Responsible for preparation of quarterly government reporting

which includes the Security Exchange Commission (SEC)

. Monitor general ledger activity to insure accurate reporting and

compliance according to GAAP

. Responsible for all accounting and financial operations which

include cash flow management, liquidity, fixed assets and accounts

payable

. Responsible for daily & monthly investment general ledger &

settlement activity (premium, discount, mark to market

. Responsible for the month end close process for the bank, bank

holding company and subsidiaries

. Develop and maintain SOX 404 policy and procedures

. Act as liaison to the internal and external accountants

Vice-President/Controller

The Fauquier Bank

Warrenton, Virginia

June 2005 to July 2007

. Monitor general ledger activity to insure accurate reporting and

compliance according to GAAP

. Responsible for all accounting and financial operations which

include cash flow management, fixed assets, wire transfers and

accounts payable

. Responsible for daily & monthly investment general ledger &

settlement activity (premium, discount, mark to market)

. Responsible for the monthly close process for the bank and holding

company

. Assisted in annual budget process; researched budget variances

. Responsible for preparation of consolidated financial reports for

the bank and the holding company

. Responsible for preparation of quarterly government reporting

which includes the Security Exchange Commission (SEC), call

report, FR Y 9

. Develop and maintain SOX 404 and Disaster Recovery policies and

procedures

. Serve as a member of the ALCO, Audit, Investment, Technology and

Disaster Recovery committees

Teller (Part-time)

B B & T, Warrenton, Virginia

October 2004 to June 2005

. Process bank transactions for clients in a timely & efficient manner

. Responsible for balancing daily cash transactions

. Cross sell other BB & T products (Loans, On-Line Banking,

Investments)

Vice-President/Controller

Southwest USA Bank, Las Vegas, Nevada

September 2003 to July 2004

. Monitored general ledger activity to insure accurate reporting and

compliance according to GAAP

. Responsible for all accounting and financial operations which

included budgeting, forecasting growth, investment operations,

cash flow management and accounts payable

. Responsible for preparation of financial reports for the Board of

Directors and the FDIC

. Implemented and created manuals for Accounting Operations and

Internal Controls

. Acted as the liaison to the internal and external accountants/

auditors

Accounting Assistant

Cypress of Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina

July 2002 to May 2003

. Responsible for processing and maintaining accurate accounts

payables and accounts receivable ledgers

. Prepared monthly financial reports for owners and management

. Responsible for processing payroll for 230 employees through Kronos

. Prepared and transmitted payroll taxes and payroll reports

. Reconciled monthly general ledger and bank accounts

Financial Reporting Accountant

Coastal Federal Savings Bank, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

May 1997 to March 2000

. Responsible for preparation of all monthly and quarterly

consolidated financial reports for the Bank and its subsidiaries

which were then reviewed by the Board of Directors, Management,

Office of Thrift Supervision and the Security Exchange Commission

(SEC Q/K)

. Responsible for accurate and timely general ledger account

reconcilements which included several bank accounts

. Prepared daily entries and month end closing entries for the bank

and its subsidiaries according to GAAP

. Responsible for processing all wire activity through the Federal

Reserve

Vice-President/Controller

Seaboard Savings Bank, Stuart, Florida

December 1990 to September 1995

. Responsible for all accounting and financial operations including

portfolio management, cash flow management, budgeting, internal

controls, interest rate analysis, loan servicing, accounts payable

and accounts receivable

. Monitored all general ledger activity for accuracy and detail

according to GAAP

. Implemented procedures and created manuals for Accounting Operations

and Internal Controls

. Responsible for preparation for all financial reports for the

Board of Directors and the Office of Thrift Supervision

. Responsible for processing payroll and maintaining accurate payroll

records through Paychecks

. Assisted in annual budget process; researched budget variances

. Assisted in preparation of quarterly and annual corporate tax

returns

. Acted as the liaison to the internal and external accountants/

auditors

Assistant Controller

Central Savings & Loan, Stuart, Florida

February 1988 to December 1990

. Responsible for preparation for all financial reports for the

Board of Directors and the Office of Thrift Supervision, Federal

Reserve Bank (2900), and State of Florida Controllers Office

. Performed monthly and quarterly reconcilements of bank accounts

and general ledger accounts which included cash and Automated

Clearing House activity

. Responsible for processing payroll and maintaining accurate

payroll records through ADP

. Prepared Budget and Asset forecasting projections based on varying

scenarios

. Acted as back up for loan servicing

. Implemented and maintained fixed asset system

. Responsible for full restoration and implementation of Accounting

Operations and Internal Control procedures

Assistant Controller

American Pioneer Savings Bank, Orlando, Florida

May 1983 to January 1988

. Duties included accounts payable, loan servicing, posting and

maintenance of general ledger accounts

. Performed monthly and quarterly reconcilements of bank accounts

and general ledger accounts

. Processed payroll, filed monthly and quarterly payroll taxes and

all corresponding report activity through Paychex and ADP

. Prepared weekly and monthly cash flow and liquidity reports used

in weekly and monthly management meetings

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