Accounts Payable Manager
Resume:
E. Michelle Gbesemete
**** *** **** ***, **********, FL 33763
E-mail: **********@**********.***
EDUCATION
B.S., Business Administration and Computer Information Systems, Alabama
State University
M.S.S, Sports Fitness, United States Sports Academy (Candidate)
SOFTWARE
Microsoft Office, Millennium Mainframe Accounting System, Integrated Dealer
Systems, JD Edwards, Elite Accounting Software
EXPERIENCE
Carlton Fields Law Firm - Accounts Payable Auditor, Team Leader (11/08 to
Present)
. Audit pre and post Accounts Payable payment transactions for
compliance to corporate policies and control requirements as well
as accuracy.
. Audit paperwork submitted for errors prior to issuing the payment
. Audit for invalid objects, incorrect Federal Taxpayer
Identification Number coding, missing documentation, absence of
original invoice, and missing vendor information.
. Prepare and review all month-end fixed assets activities
. Assist with documentation for property tax returns prepared by the
Controller
. Ensuring that AP processing procedures requiring all important data
on invoices received.
. Audit the process of vendor setup, maintenance, and validation.
. Ensure payments of invoices are remitted in a timely manner.
. Perform independent, accurate, and timely reconciliation of the
accounts payable general ledger.
. Prevent duplicate and incorrect payments to vendors.
. Develop procedures and process flows as applicable.
. Provide reports on audit results to Accounts Payables staff and
upper management.
. Data entry and check processing
MarineMax - Accounts Payable Clerk, Clearwater, FL (11/06 to 11/08)
. Trained entire company-nationwide on new purchase request
process and procedure.
. Secured and obtained new vendor information including, but not
limited to, W-9's and insurance certificates.
. Entered new vendor into IDS after proper receipt of vendor
package..
. Entered payable into IDS consistently with the company approved
coding handout
. Reconciled vendor statements for payment.
. Processed accounts payable check run to ensure timely payment of
all invoices, and take discounts when applicable.
. Reconciled accounts payable sub-ledger to verify it agrees to
the general ledger.
. Reviewed accounts payable sub-ledger to verify the detail is
correct, there are no unusual or significant items.
. Reviewed accounts payable sub-ledger to verify debit balances
are proper.
. Reconciled the RBNI and sublet accounts to the general ledger
for significant, aged or unusual items.
. Completed credit applications as needed.
. Updated and issue 1099's at year end.
Matson Navigation - Accounts Payable Clerk, Phoenix, AZ (3/03 - 6/06)
. Ensured accurate and timely processing of high volume of
accounts payable in a fast paced environment
. Reviewed, coded and processed invoices before entering batches
(avg. 1800 monthly)
. Issued manual checks as well as processed wire transfer requests
. Prepared payables check run
. Documented policies and procedures for AP Payment Processing
Telesoft Corp. - HR Assistant/Marketing Specialist, Phoenix, AZ (5/02 -
3/03)
. Assisted with recruiting functions including the preparation and
distribution of internal and external job postings
. Assisted with processing of new hires and termination
documentation and employee files, audit files to ensure all
required forms are completed and signed prior to
filing
. Processed new hire insurance enrollments in a timely fashion
to ensure benefits are in place upon employee eligibility.
. Consolidated central and branch employee files.
. Terminated benefits coverage.
. Maintained and updated confidential personnel records including
the HR info system
and personnel files in a timely manner.
. Ordered and maintain department forms and supplies.
. Revised HR forms and created new forms as needed
. Assisted with the update of HR policies and procedures and
employee handbook
. Created and maintained company website
. Served as receptionist. Detail-oriented, very organized.
Answered basic questions of HR.
Right Management Consultants - Office Manager, Phoenix, AZ (10/01 - 5/02)
(contract)
. Managed all administrative functions including client services
support, staff support, library resources, maintenance of center
and equipment and security.
. Assured internal adherences to policies and procedures.
. Scheduled center seminars and managed logistics as well as
handled billing.
. Input tracking data for intake and consulting.
. Supported counseling staff with interview training, resume'
critiquing and focus groups.
. Marketed center's services to internal organizations.
. Acted as resource to employees and clients regarding company
information.
Alabama State University - Webmaster - Manager, Montgomery, AL (5/97 -
5/01)
. Performed the duties of a Webmaster, web manager, web designer
and graphics designer.
. Worked directly to assure a creative and technically up-to-date
web site.
. Maintained, Implemented, and navigated the ongoing evolution of
the ASU website.
. Arranged dates and times with various school administrators to
discuss, interpret and create ideas for specific areas of the
university's website.
. Communicated the competitive and creative aspects of the web
site, and translate the business and communications needs with
each level of the university (president, vice-president,
chairpersons, directors, managers and instructors).
. Ensured that the site stayed competitive and had a marketing
appeal by constantly reinventing the site.
. Voluntarily taught Web Design classes for the school's
Continuing Education program.
. Created a computer-based self-paced program called Lunch and
Learn which afforded faculty and staff MS Office training during
their lunch hour.
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