Lisa R. Newton
Anaheim, Ca.
714-***-***************@***.***
OBJECTIVE
To pursue a challenging career and obtain long-term employment in a professional environment, where my
background and experience will provide a positive contribution towards personal and corporate growth.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Windows 98, Windows XP, Word 97, 03 & 07 Solomon III & IV, Lotus 123-97, Excel 03 & 07, Power Point,
Quicken 2000, Access, MAS 200, QSS, People Soft 8, Timberline, Empower, Tracker, Yardi, Outlook, Multiple
Listing Service, Supra/ Active Key
Type 50 WPM, 10-key by touch, Internet, E-Mail, E-Fax, Fax Machine, Scanner
WORK EXPERIENCE
2006-2011 Irwin Industries, Inc.
Experienced Accounts Payable Specialist II
Act as a lead in the accounts payable dept. and lever any high priority concerns.
Receive and enter a heavy volume of construction purchase orders and invoices into Timberline for 3 entities.
Match invoice documentation such as invoice, receiving advice, purchase order to insure receipt of material.
Provide completed invoice packages to Division Managers for their review and approval.
Process check request and expense reports for the check run three times a week.
Maintenance of accounting reports to support check runs, void checks and monthly activity.
Month-end reconciliation.
Assist payroll with full cycle of various types of garnishments.
Prepares AP aging report and vendor statement reconciliations.
Identify and develop process improvements.
Interact with the subcontractors for receipt of Certified Payroll Reports or Statement of Non-Performance.
Vendor set-up with W-9 information and prepare 1099’s at year end.
Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a team.
Hire, train, motivate and evaluate team members to endeavor for flawlessness.
Assist in month end closing and auditors yearly.
Maintain a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity.
2004-Present Keller Williams Realty
Real Estate Consultant
Assist clients with buying and selling real estate.
Understand the importance of a family’s needs and wants.
Excellent communication skills.
Handle a full range of leads with the goal of acquiring a new stream of referrals.
Conduct presentations, develop and maintain relationships with industry affiliates.
Conduct a weekly open house and residential property tours.
Pre-qualify home buyers prior to the loan process.
Work directly with diverse groups and demonstrated a trust and confidentiality.
Maintain a strong work ethic and a high level of integrity.
2004-2004 Vintage Senior Living
Accounts Payable
Review, edit, modify and post A/P batches forwarded by community personnel.
Issue checks for invoices approved for payment.
Interact with vendors as necessary for vendor review.
Post payroll A/P and labor hours’ journal entry.
Reimburse/maintain petty cash balances.
Post and process internally received invoices for both Corporate and communities.
Assist via phone calls with Business Managers with accounting related questions.
Maintain vendor files, create new as necessary.
Handle special projects.
2003-2004 Ameriquest Mortgage Co.
Senior Accounts Payable Lead
Oversee the accounts payable department in supervisor’s absence.
Monitor controls and prioritizing workflow for dept.’s performance.
Maintain customer relations phone calls.
Interact with branch managers and appraisers.
Process and enter extremely heavy appraisal invoices.
2002-2003 Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
Senior Accounts Clerk
Process and audit claim forms for all employees and school events.
Process utilities for all schools in our school district.
Process transmittals to the Los Angeles County Office.
Reconcile vendor accounts to the General Ledger every month.
Process heavy volume of invoices with the proper back-up.
Heavy data entry and filing.
Interactions with vendors and staff throughout the school district.
1988-2001 Metromedia Technologies Inc.
Accounts Payable Accountant
Supervised three employees in the Accounts Payable department.
Process the check runs, type checks, type manual invoices.
Process batches of invoices with G/L coding.
Process 1099’s at year-end.
Audit and process international and domestic expense reports.
Assist with year end auditing.
Reconcile bank accounts.
Hire, train, motivate and evaluate team members to endeavor for flawlessness.
Additional Information Furnished Upon Request
Anaheim, Ca.
Cell: 714-***-**** * E-mail: **********@***.***