Accounts Payable Accounting

Thomas Jay Spears

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Enterprising, hard-working and technically skilled accounts payable,

accounts recievable, billing and collections specialist, known for

accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement

functions in fast pace working environments. A/P career spans 15 years of

experience as a results-orientated and solutions focused team member.

Proven skills in establishing accounting functions, systems and best

practices and accountability for the processing of up to 25 invoices

($100,000+) per month. Talent for quickly mastering techniques and building

strong working relationships as essential member of a collaborative team.

Key Skills

Accounts Payable Processes & Management Collections and Cash Management

Journal Entries & General Ledger

Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Teambuilding & Staff Supervision

Transactions Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping

Vendor Negotiations & Management

Professional Experience

CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield - Fairfax, VA

2001 - PRESENT

Billing Analysis, 2006 to Present/Staff Accountant II, 2001 to present

Promoted to Billing Manager position to direct billing functions for a

growing third party benefit Administrators Company. Responsible for

handling daily A/P processes; supervised A/R clerk; managed vendor/supplier

relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, vendor

payments, expense reports, and payment transactions. Maintained adherence

to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; addressed escalated issues

from clients and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate

and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and

accounting regulations.

Key Results:

. Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 25 invoices

($100,000+) per month for, multi-site organization.

. Developed collections process improvements that enhanced A/R functions to

maintain low outstanding A/R percentages.

. Served key role in the integration of a new client database and invoicing

system over a 24-month project plan. Successfully migrated existing data

into new system while bringing books into compliance with general

accounting standards.

. Consistently maintained accuracy and timely completion of monthly billing

detail reports, bank accounts reconciliation and auditing journal entries

on revenue and liability accounts.

. Assessed and closed A/P -ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and

resolved various issues.

. Conduct group training sessions for new Account Management staff on

company billing procedures and techniques.

. Participated in weekly Accounting meeting to discuss clients'

satisfaction with invoices, brainstorm solutions, and presented updates

on clients A/P and A/R status.

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES - Tyson's Corner, VA

1998 to 2001

Accounting Clerk

Assumed responsibility for the full cycle accounts payable process and

handled data entry and general ledger work as well as bookkeeping and

general clerical tasks. Processed monthly accruals; prepared checks,

production documentation and schedules; and reconciled bank statements.

Key Results:

. Resolved months of backlogged work, restored order and organization to

processes/records in disarray, researched and solved billing problems and

corrected invoicing and journal entry errors that had previously been

missed.

. Handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and

maintenance of invoices, interfacing with employees at all levels.

. Analyzed accounting information and options by developing spreadsheet

reports; verifying information.

. Demonstrated the ability to fill in at a moment's notice, quickly

mastering new systems, processes and workflows.

. Rebuilt trust with vendors/suppliers, repairing damaged relationships by

ensuring timely, correct payments for all goods/services received.

Thorn america's - Forestville, MD

1990 to 1998

Store Manager

Achieved financial objectives by preparing a monthly budget; scheduling

expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions and

responsible for store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning

employees; following up on work results. Ensured availability of

merchandise and services by approving contracts; maintaining inventories.

. Maintained store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and

disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

. Identified current and future customer requirements by establishing

rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a

position to understand service requirements.

. Followed company pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities;

determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance

sales; studying trends.

. Secured merchandise by implementing security systems and measures.

Educational Background

COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND

Pursuing Bachelors in Accounting

Technology Skills:

. Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

. Accounting: Quick Books, Oracle, and LuminX

. Healthcare: Health Axis

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