ROSALIE SERAFANO
Clinton Township, MI 48035
Home Phone: 586-***-****
***************@*******.***
Career Objective
Permanent full-time Accounts Payable position to best use extensive and
diverse Accounting background
Experience
3/10 - Present
Belle Tire
Allen Park, MI
Accounts Payable Clerk
Perform matching of invoices and check runs. Monthly reconciliation of
distributor accounts. Perform data entry of invoices. Verification of work
completed and accuracy of totals.
3/09 - 3/10
Post Cereals
Battle Creek, MI
Accounts Payable Clerk
Open daily mail, process check requests from various out-of-state plants,
perform month-end accruals.
Perform monthly vendor reconciliation, resolve pricing and receiving
discrepancies with plants. Input of sales
tax accrual data, provide notification to vendors when sales tax will not
be paid on an invoice because a particular plant is on a direct-pay system
with that state. Analyze vendor requests for payment, participate in
monthly safety
scans of plant floor. Participate in monthly CBT sessions on various safety
topics. Most tasks require use
of J. D. Edwards software.
8/08 - 3/09
Ideal Group, Inc.
Detroit, MI
Accounts Payable Clerk
Various a/p functions in multi-company environment. Work with warehouse to
verify discrepancies in materials received. Monthly reconciliation of
vendor accounts. Weekly export of check runs to banking software. Follow-up
of sub-contractor waivers. Processing expense reports, and updating records
of company credit cards. Maintaining insurance policies of company
vehicles. Working with and instructing student interns on basic business
practices. Verification of open a/p items for month-end accrual. Maintain
minority certificate files.
10/07 - 6/08
Back Office Support Systems
St. Clair Shores, MI
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Manager
Process wire transfers for international transactions. Process weekly check
run and transfer funds. Perform various transactions at bank branch.
Perform data entry of vendor invoices. Perform monthly reconciliation of
supplier accounts. Maintain vendor payment records. Prepare employee
expense reports. Verify accuracy of receipts to purchase orders. Purchasing
material for various customer jobs. Computer input to update parts
inventory. Post accounts receivable collections. Customer contact regarding
past-due accounts. Reconciliation of monthly bank statements.
1/02 - 9/07
Cavaliere Companies
Warren, MI
Accounts Payable Supervisor /Human Resource Coordinator
Data entry of a/p invoices, after verification of work completed, and
accuracy of figures. Account reconciliation of vendor statements.
Verification of sub-contractor general liability and Workmens Comp
insurance to ensure appropriate levels of coverage. Performed monthly and
weekly check runs. Maintained vendor paid files. Processed all expense
related invoices for property management department, while maintaining
their paid vendor files and producing checks. Responsible for new employee
interviewing and orientation. Served as benefits administrator performing
annual review of all insurance plans to ensure cost effective coverage.
Implemented safety program, resulting in reduction of Workers' Compensation
claims. Assisted with the installation of Timberline accounting package and
led employee training class on software usage.
1/00 - 1/02
Quality One Contracting
Shelby Township, MI
Office Manager
Responsible for phone contact with vendors to resolve invoice and payment
discrepancies. Generated numerous customized computer reports to assist
accountant. Handled field employees' requests and inquiries.
Performed various human resources duties ranging from gathering employee
payroll data to processing health insurance claims.
1993 - 1999
Contract Positions through Dickson Allan Staffing Agency (formerly Dickson
Associates)
Various client assignments including Triam Automotive P&C Group / D & B
Engineering / Diversey-Lever
Imperial Marketing / Detroit Center Tool / Harness, Dickey & Pierce /
Mascotech/Auto Com
All clients located in Metro Detroit area
Various tasks including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, A/P
Supervisor, Bookeeper
Provided accounting assistance for the above businesses on an interim
basis.
Obtained permanent position at Mascotech Forming Technologies (1993 to
1994) as Accounts Payable specialist.
Maintaining accounts receivable. Handling full cycle, high volume accounts
payable. Performing accounts payable analysis including account
reconciliations. Processing invoices for payment, printing checks daily and
processing corporate travel expenses. Resolving vendor discrepancies,
running monthly checks and verifying pricing and accuracy of receipts.
Responsible for general bookkeeping functions. Assumed duties of supervisor
during absences and vacations. Trained employees in procedures including
matching invoices. Performed data entry duties to re-create missing
purchase information needed to perform system-wide audit. Manual tasks
included reconciling gasoline purchase ledger for two years. Performed
payroll and time card entry, collections and invoicing. Answered phones and
performed general clerical duties.
10/78 - 12/90
Frank's Nursery & Crafts
Detroit, MI
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Responsible for staff recruitment, training, supervision and performance
evaluations. Daily responsibility for staff of 20. Maximized efficiency
through overhead and inventory controls. As liaison between the controller,
upper management, employees and customers, solved problems resulting in
increased productivity and profit. Handled collections for military
accounts and vendor advertising charge-backs.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Timberline, Quickbooks, Netsuite, J. D.
Edwards