Accounts Payable Accounting

Allyn M. James

*** ******** ***** ? DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134 ? 404-***-**** ?

abjj32@r.postjobfree.com

CONTROLLER

Presents with over 12 years broad experience in various aspects of

accounting and business management. A highly motivated, hardworking,

resourceful, results oriented, loyal, and confidential professional who can

find a solution to any problem that may present itself. Demonstrates hands-

on management style and advanced level of accuracy coupled with solid

planning and organizational skills. A tremendous common sense, engaging

manner and assertive approach that provides assurance to Senior Management

that organizational goals will be met with satisfaction and ease.

Additional areas of expertise include.

. General Accounting

. Inter-company Allocations/Reconciliations

. Consolidated Financial Reporting

. Budget Forecast/Analysis/Administration

. Personnel Management/Development

. Internal/External Client Relations

. Accounting Process/ Procedure Development

. Cost Saving Analysis/Implementation

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Mercer University

May 2008 Bachelor of Business Administration

Atlanta, GA

Concentration - Accounting

Middle Georgia College

May 1985 Associates of Business Administration

Cochran, GA

Concentration - Accounting

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:

Computer Skills: Windows 2000, Microsoft Office Suite XP, Pivot Tables,

Internet Research

Accounting Software: Timberline/Sage, Great Plains, J D Edwards, Yardi,

Wang, ADP Payroll System, Ultipro Payroll System, Clarity

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

LANE COMPANY. Atlanta, GA

Assistant/Divisional Controller (2003 --

2010)

Successfully assisted with planning, directing and coordinating general

accounting operational functions for 4 divisions including Property

Management, Shared Services, Realty Management Health Trust, and Non-Profit

Community Services. Assisted with general accounting operations for

Construction, Investment & Development and Condo Sales divisions.

Responsible for day to day operations of accounting including cash

management, accounts receivable, accounts payables, billing, collections,

Inter-company account allocations and reconciliations, journal entries,

general ledger reconciliations, accruals, balance sheet account

reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset purchases, internal and

external account management, contract negotiations. Developed job

descriptions and related detailed tasks for accounting associates.

Supervised and supported accounting and administrative staff of 6

associates.

. Prepared and coordinated monthly financial statements, cash flows,

variance analysis and other related financial reports.

. Prepared and analyzed annual and semi-annual budget forecasts with input

from department heads and presented to CFO. Scope of responsibility

included providing supporting documentation and justification for

anticipated activity.

. Coordinated and managed annual external and quarterly internal audits.

Prepared and reviewed audit schedules for reduction in independent

audit's fieldwork and audit cost.

. Evaluated internal accounting and non-accounting policies and procedures

to determine needed improvements and implemented change. Provided

guidance to support proper recording of financial activity in accordance

with GAAP.

. Collaborated with Senior Management to identify areas of operational cost

improvements and structure cost controls.

. Forecast and coordinated weekly cash requirements for various entities.

. Monitored and reconciled company receivables and directed collection

efforts. Reviewed results to determine bad debt.

. Negotiated and managed all major corporate vendor account programs.

. Worked with H/R Dept to monitor and reconcile employee benefit programs

including insurance and retirement plans.

. Responsible for departmental, divisional and entity shared services

allocations of expenses and revenues.

. Worked directly with Payroll Dept to audit and ensure property allocation

of weekly and bi-weekly payroll expenses.

. Worked closely with Senior Management to accurately record asset

purchases, distribution, maintenance, and depreciation.

. Responsible for accounting software training and general ledger

maintenance. Accountable for software security controls.

Allyn M. James

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Accounting Supervisor (1998 --

2003)

Effectively established and implemented operational internal controls,

processes/procedures for accounting department. Troubleshoot and problem

solved with department heads to maximize value of informational resources

provided. Initiated the use of credit cards to increase timeliness of

associate expense reimbursements and reduce related paperwork. Implemented

new billing software to increase accuracy and expedite collections.

Supervised accounting and administrative staff of 3 associates.

. Forecast bi-weekly cash requirements for cash concentration activities.

. Reviewed and approved accounting journal entries and general ledger

reconciliations.

. Maintained accounting KPI's and other reporting.

. Responsible for all bank account reconciliations.

. Responsible for Management Fee audit and collections.

. Performed month-end closing entries.

. Coordinated the developmental training for new and existing associates.

. Responsible for accounting software training and general ledger

maintenance. Accountable for software security controls.

. Promoted to Assistant Controller

Accounts Payable/Billing Specialist (1994

-- 1998)

Responsible for full cycle accounts payable, accounts receivable, and

billing tasks. Worked closely with department heads to ensure timely

processing of associate expense reports and receipt of client payments.

. Handled all aspects of large volume accounts payable. Coordinated

invoice approval, vouchering, entry, posting, and check writing including

distribution.

. Responsible for vendor research and maintaining good customer relations.

. Accountable for internal and external allocations, billings, and

collections. Responsible for bi-weekly associate and client billings.

. Assisted Controller with various journal entries and general ledger

account reconciliations.

THE PORTMAN COMPANIES. Atlanta, GA

Escrow Coordinator (1994 --

1994)

Worked with Property Management group to determine construction project

advancement and resolve issues. Established and maintained bank relations.

Responsible for preparation of yearly construction and leasing budget.

. Tracked office retail and capital job cost improvements from initial

setup to close; prepare applicable closing schedules for job

depreciation.

Calculated lease commission payments plus prepare and maintain relevant

amortization schedules.

Responsible for construction and lease commission loan draw package.

Accountable for monthly operating and escrow bank reconciliations.

Reviewed monthly accounts payables & prepared all necessary accruals.

Assisted Accounting Manager with closing the general ledger.

Accounts Payable Coordinator (1993 -

1994)

Responsible for full cycle accounts payable.

Handled all aspects of large volume accounts payable for various Portman

companies. Coordinated invoice approval, vouchering, entry, posting, and

check writing including distribution.

Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations for month-end reports.

Promoted to Escrow Coordinator.

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