Accounts Payable High School

Frances Goss

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City: Haughton

State: LA

Zip: 71037

Country: USA

Phone: 318-***-****

Skill Level: Any

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Primary Skills/Experience:

Seasoned accounts payable professional with 30 years' experience. Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in the accounting field, where I can utilize my experience and talents for future growth within a company. Able to exercise sound judgment and expertise in interpreting AP policies and resolving AP issues.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Grant High School, Dry Prong LA 1/2001 to 5/1977 (High School)

Job History / Details:

Summary

Seasoned accounts payable professional with 30 years' experience. Seeking a challenging and rewarding position in the accounting field, where I can utilize my experience and talents for future growth within a company. Able to exercise sound judgment and expertise in interpreting AP policies and resolving AP issues.

Highlights

In-depth and detailed knowledge of accounting procedures

Accuracy in maintaining all Accounts Payable accounts

Monthly close of Accounts Payable

File monthly sales tax returns

Prepare journal entries

Proficient in computer skills - particularly Microsoft Word & Excel in addition to specific accounting-related software programs

Team player

Vendor relations & maintenance

Prepare and process 1099's

Accomplishments

Hands-on involvement and responsibility to oversee implementation of three consecutive system-wide accounting software systems

Created centralized Accounts Payable system for all CHRISTUS Louisiana hospitals/nursing home

Implemented scanning system that saved labor intensive hours and reduced costs

Created shared e-mail account for cost savings and efficiencies by receiving invoices faster and more securely

Assisted in setting up website for uploading Accounts Payable forms and policies.

Experience

October 2010 to Current

CHRISTUS SCHUMPERT HEALTH SYSTEM SHREVEPORT, LA

STATE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Effectively organized and implemented the transition of state-wide accounting centralization. Consolidation added 3 hospitals and 1 nursing home to Shreveport location which is now comprised of 5 hospitals and 1 nursing home. Reduced the number of associates which reduced labor expenses.

Identified problem areas which led to the realignment of the department to be more consistent with "best practices".

Developed policies and procedures as well as identified "best practices" in order to streamline the entire payable process as well as train new staff.

Managed monthly close of Accounts Payable for all Louisiana hospitals. Prepare monthly journal entries and balance AP accounts and create reports.

Manage daily transactions including invoice/payment processing and vendor communications, Analyze existing business processes and make required changes to ensure adherence to company guidelines and goals

Develop, implement and maintain accounts payable function, including policies and procedures, to ensure adherence to company guidelines

Identify opportunities to reduce costs associated with Accounts Payable processing through automation and/or business process improvements.

Reconcile all Accounts Payable in a timely manner for accuracy. Investigate and correct any errors if reconciling items identified.

Process 1099's for AP Shared Services

Supervise staff, including planning, assigning and directing work, hiring, training, preparing annual performance appraisals

Report sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices

Assist internal and external auditors on accounts payable operational reviews and audits

April 1992 to September 2010

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR

Managed daily accounts payable activities in the accounting department.

Managed 4 associates; conduct employee evaluations.

Implemented two computer accounting systems; Meditech and HBOC computer accounting system; maintained direct responsibility for accounts payable segment of both programs; attended professional training classes; tested programs to ensure all segments interacted correctly; trained A/P clerks on correct use of programs.

Initiated and worked with vendor to develop and install scanning system. Use of system increased employee productivity and efficiency.

Develop and maintain department policies and procedures as needed.

Audited, verified and reviewed invoices daily.

Maintained vendor W9's on all vendors and performed the annual 1099 reporting.

Responsible for vendor dictionary which includes maintenance.

Interact with both internal and external customers.

Work closely with state and parish auditors as well as internal and financial auditors.

Performed monthly close of Accounts Payable. Prepare monthly journal entries, balance AP accounts and review reports for accuracy.

November 1990 to March 1992

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR

Processed Accounts Payable invoices.

Implemented Dun & Bradstreet computer accounting system; maintained direct responsibility for accounts payable segment of both programs; attended professional training classes; tested programs to ensure all segments interacted correctly; trained A/P staff.

Balanced asset accounts which included assisting with installation of new asset tracking software.

December 1987 to October 1990

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Process check requests and invoices for payment

Resolve invoice discrepancies with purchasing department and vendors

File by vendor

Education

Grant High School,

High School Diploma

Member of International Accounts Payable Professional

Attend IAPP organization workshop

Coursework in Accounting * Bossier Parish Community College

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