Accounts Payable Manager

Yvonne Smith

*** *** ****** #*** ( Jupiter, Florida 33458

********@*****.*** ( Home 561-***-**** ( Cellular 561-***-****

CAREER OBJECTIVES

Seeking employment within a growth-oriented corporation where current and

previous educational and professional experiences can be utilized for

career enhancement. Experienced and goal-oriented in various aspects of the

accounting processes with a demonstrated track record in implementing

procedures, following appropriate guidelines and meeting deadlines.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Goodrich, LLC, Palm Beach, Florida

2008- Present

Accounting Associate

Full cycle accounts payable position handling the payables for a group of

trustees and the beneficiaries for over 75 entities and spreading over 10

states. Closely work with the Controller and the CFO utilizing Great Plains

initiating wire transfers, bank transactions/transfers, bank

reconciliations and G/L entries. Yearly reporting and distribution of

1099s. Maintains and updates vendor/insurance information and fixed assets

recording.

Trump Florida Properties, LLC, Palm Beach, Florida

2007- 2008

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Full cycle accounts payable position which handled the payables for The Mar-

Lago-Club, Trump International Golf Club and the various projects within

the Trump Organization utilizing Jonas and Club Systems. Position required

closely working with the Controller and the Department Heads on coding

issues for the various events and projects. Utilized processes and

resources in an efficient and effective manner and contributed to the

overall success of the organization's goals. Position served as the single

point of contact for vendor relations. Yearly reporting and distribution of

1099s. Made daily deposits, maintained and updated vendor/insurance

information and fixed assets recording.

DiVosta Homes, L.P. - Division of Pulte Homes, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

2002-2007

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Supervised accounts payable staff of two for the wholesale division of the

company-Florida Building Products. Ensured they worked accurately and

efficiently in their daily responsibilities independently and as a team.

Update and post batches, print or void checks to ensure payment . Review

checks and related supporting documents to ensure proper approval and

documentation requirements and procedures are being followed. Verified

invoices, payment authorizations, expense reports are properly approved for

payment and that appropriate lien releases are included where applicable.

Managed accrual report and maintained proper balances. Delegated and filled

in when someone was out in order to meet deadlines. Yearly reporting and

distribution of 1099s. Reviewed invoices and purchase orders discreprencies

when needed with the Purchasers or Purchasing Manager. Discussed coding

issues, reasons for voided checks/errors, answering questions, made monthly

reports with the Controller and General Manager.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Worked with the payables processing for the wholesale division of DiVosta

Homes, LP, Florida Building Products utilizing McCosker AS400. Also worked

with DiVosta Building Corporation and Pulte Homes payables for housing,

direct shipping vendors and inter-company expenses utilizing Lawson.

Utilized processes and resources contributing to the overall successes of

the department. Served as the single point of contact for vendor relations

was also responsible for timely processing of invoices Maintained updated

vendor and insurance information.

Tarragon Management, Jupiter, Florida,

2001-2002

Assistant Property Manager

Supervised a leasing staff of four and oversaw a maintenance staff of six

for a 390-unit start-up community. Leased and developed incoming traffic,

telephone and Internet leads promoting the company's apartment community.

Duties included but were not limited to making schedules for the staff,

weekly reports, and end of month reports to the area and corporate offices.

Sending notices to residents, eviction processes, audited and paid bills

for the community, issued purchase orders, posted rent checks and credited

residents' concessions utilizing Rent Roll. Audited files for compliance.

Professional Planners Marketing Group, North Palm Beach, Florida

1995-2000

Brokers' Consultant

Marketed and recruited agents throughout the nation to sell within the

wholesale portfolio of Life, Health, Disability, Long Term Care and

variable products for A and A+ rated companies such as CNA, Travelers,

Midland Life and Transamerica. Developed leads from varied trade

publications, company sponsored events and established regional analysis.

Negotiated contracts for independent brokers and General Agents in order

optimize broker productivity and implementation of offered products.

Consulted agents in giving their clients the proper products for the

clients' varied objectives utilizing factors such as underwriting and

company guidelines. Utilized AMS Database, Internet and various insurance

companies' online and quote systems.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - Graduate 1994

Florida Atlantic University - Boca Raton, Florida

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