Accounts Payable Accounting
Resume:
Kathy A. Lewis
Cape Coral, FL 33991
Professional Summary
A results-oriented associate, possessing over 18 years of Accounting and Finance
experience in the public accounting, real estate, hospitality, advertising, marketing and
public relations industries. A resourceful and committed professional. Able to skillfully
navigate conflicts and mediate solutions. Highly organized with good communication
skills. Team oriented professional.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Spiro & Associates Advertising Agency Fort Myers, FL
January 2002 to present
Controller
Responsible for managing the accounting, budgeting, investment banking and financial
reporting. Coordinated year end audit and tax filing processes. Direct a staff of seven
(7) associates for all daily & monthly accounting functions, as well as the office
operations
* Prepare monthly & annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
* Review and oversee all billing on a daily and monthly basis
* Manage job costing all production and media production
* Coordinate and record all fixed assets acquired and disposed
* Review and reconcile all accounts monthly for reasonableness and accuracy.
* Prepare bi-weekly payroll with direct deposit for all employees
* Compile annual budgets and forecasting of revenue.
* Consult with partners & financial institutions on financial & loan issues.
Coolidge Fort Myers Realty North Fort Myers, FL
July 2000 to January 2002
Accounting Manager
Responsible for effectively completing client engagements as assigned. Served in
achieving multiple accounting process improvements. Supervised a staff of three (3)
associates.
* Prepared financial statements for managed Agriculture Ventures
* Prepared financial statements for Construction Development Ventures
* Recorded all general ledger activity for all properties
* Coded all job costing for each house construction
* Prepared all facets of construction draw.
* Audited all accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
* Reconciled all bank and escrow accounts
* Worked together with field personnel to gather information and documentation
* Proficient in the utilization of MAS 90 software
Sunstream Hotels, Inc/DiamondHead Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, FL
September 1999 to July 2000
Property Controller
Managed all accounting and financial reporting functions. Supervised three (3)
professionals and one (i) administrative associate.
* Prepared and posted all intercompany entries necessary to produce financial
statements for both the resort and restaurant, both stand alone entities
* Supervised accounts payable operations for payment timeliness and accuracy
* Directed staff for all daily revenue reporting for both the resort and restaurant
* Prepared hourly, salary bi-monthly payroll
* Prepared monthly Sales Tax, Gross Receipts Tax and Tourist Tax Returns
* Monitored and reconciled cash balances of stand alone bank accounts
* Reviewed and reconciled balance sheet accounts
* Educated and Trained Department Managers on budget guidelines and operational
issues
South Seas Resorts Fort Myers, FL
May 1996 to September 1999
Staff Accountant / Assistant Controller
* Worked directly with Controllers on all facets of accounting
* Monitored staff accuracy regarding Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable activity
* Prepared monthly Sales Tax, Gross Receipts Tax and Tourist Tax Returns
* Monitored and reconciled cash balances of stand alone bank accounts
* Reviewed and reconciled balance sheet accounts
* Trained Department Managers both on budget guidelines and operational issues
* Developed and implemented all month end reporting models including cash flow
statements, budget vs. actual with variance explanations
Prior Work History
Ort and Silver, C.P.A.’s, Fort Myers, FL – Staff Accountant 1995-1996
Combined Communication Services, Lisle, IL.-Corporate Accountant 1987-1988
VMS Realty, Inc., Chicago, IL. – Senior Accountant, 1986 - 1987
Technology Skills
Business Systems: Quickbooks, Peachtree, MAS 90, AS400, SAP,
Made2Manage, BPCS, MAPCS, McCormack & Dodge, Hyperion, Cognos, TPA
Operating Systems: Windows, AS400, DOS, Novell. OSX
Applications: Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus 123,Quattro Pro, Word Perfect,
Microsoft Project
Education And Certifications
Loyola University of Chicago
B.B.A. Public Accounting – 1983
**CPA in process**Requirements met and scheduled for future testing.
References Furnished Upon Request
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