Accounts Payable Manager

Arin B. Napier, MBA, MAFM

**** ******* ***** - **********, ** 45236

Mobile: 513-***-**** e-mail: ************@*****.*** SUMMARY

Highly motivated, detail oriented accounting professional with experience overseeing operational management in high profile public environments.

Areas of expertise include, but not limited to:

Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership

capabilities

Ability to direct complex projects from concept to fully operational status

Detail oriented professional with the ability to work with cross-functional teams to improve

processes and procedures

Organized problem solver

EXPERIENCE

Consultant November 2016 to Present

KForce Management

The Nielsen Company-Cincinnati, OH

Reviewing account reconciliations and analyzing balance sheet and operating accounts.

Account reconciliations

Close AP monthly. Working with the business accounting teams to ensure that all transactions are accounted for properly

Ensuring internal control environment is in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, managing internal and external audits

Supporting day-to-day accounting matters and support specific business unit stakeholders

1099 Processing for year end

A/P year-end closing procedures

Review and recommend standard operating procedures for A/P and T&E

Special projects as needed

Consultant

Robert Half Management Resources May 2016 to October 2016 SNAAC-Mason, OH

Applies principles of accounting to perform accounting transactions, process ACH transaction, and ensures proper reporting. Participates in the month end closing process and prepares timely reporting.

Performs monthly journal entries related to accounts payable, prepaid expenses, intangibles and fixed assets

Submits daily availability wire/ACH transfer for processing

Performs bank reconciliations for all companies

Performs and maintains G/L account reconciliations as assigned including fixed assets, intangible assets and prepaid expenses on a monthly basis

Logs and stores completed account reconciliations and journal entries

Coordinates T&E reporting and records corresponding accruals (Concur)

Maintains the Accounting Dashboard such as publishing departmental calendars, checklists, reconciliations, policies and procedures

Assists in Customer Contract Receivable reconciliations

Provides Buyback calculations to the dealerships when requested

Assists with month-end cycle processes

Partners with Senior Accountants to ensure timely reporting w/month-end close

Assists in the Trust Servicer Reporting

Assists with departmental initiatives and special projects on an as needed basis Financial Analyst

Cincinnati Public Schools March 2015 to May 2016

Treasurer’s Office

Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts; reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data; maintains inventory database by entering, verifying, and backing up data; compiles financial surveys; and prepare annual financial information to the external auditors. Arin B. Napier – Mobile 513-***-**** Page 2

Complete month end closing process and year end close

Bank reconciliation

Fund 21 Reconciliation (holding account for taxes)

Form 8038-CP reporting for IRS subsidies

Bank Administrator

- Create new users and new accounts

- Approve payroll and accounts payable payments (ACH and checks)

- Bank Reversals

Develop and publish monthly and annual financial reports

Analyze spending trends and alert management of areas of concern through the use of querying tools and report writers

Lead the development of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report

Lead the collection of information for the external annual financial audit and act as liaison with the audit firm

Prepare Certificate of Resources and Appropriations

Prepare annual reports regarding district debt

Prepare reports for Annual Tax Budget filing

Prepare Resolutions for Advances and Transfers

Facilitates capital asset meetings, export and batch monthly financial information for input into Capital Asset/Inventory System

Prepare reports to be used in preparation of Five-year forecast

Prepare outside entity request for financial information/reporting

Review year-end financial information to align with EMIS coding

Assist in annual budget preparation for Treasurer’s Office

Compile necessary information for quarterly and yearly surveys for the State of Ohio

Team member for financial software conversion (Sunguard)

Other duties as assigned

Senior Accountant

City of Cincinnati September 2009 to January 2015

Police Department

Maintain liaison with City of Cincinnati, Finance, Purchasing, and Law Department to ensure conformity with accounting and legal procedures. Draft and provide finalized technical reports and documents. Maintain financial records for certifications, expenses, and transfers via interdepartmental billing and prepare various cost analysis and monthly reports.

Supervise employees in Accounts payable; act as division manager for Police Finance Management Section.

Manager of Special Funds Section for City of Cincinnati Police Department.

- Approves purchase orders & expenditures

- Maintains budgets for Special Funds

Claim administrator for City of Cincinnati Police Department.

Assist in annual budget preparation for Police Department.

Audit Police Department payroll process, Criminal Pursuit Funds, Travel Funds, Asset Forfeiture Funds & City of Cincinnati Impound Lot.

Prepares and submits sales/use tax monthly returns for City of Cincinnati Impound Lot

Provide annual reports to State and Federal Government for Asset Forfeiture Funds; maintain liaison for the City of Cincinnati Police with the Department of Justice.

Prepare special grant related reports for use in grant fund applications and provide additional reports as needed.

Assist department with payroll, reconcile payroll overtime reports.

Project manager of commercial cleaning contracts for Cincinnati Police Department.

Manage contractual services for the Cincinnati Police Department.

- Certification, tracking of expiration/renewal requirements, implementation and maintenance of budget.

- Respond to queries from the public, members of the police division, and other agencies regarding contractual matters.

- Audit and process vouchers for contracts

- Prepare/post certifications and interdepartmental bills Accountant

City of Cincinnati February 2006 to September 2009 Police Department

Manage contractual services for the Cincinnati Police Department. Prepare special grant related reports for use in grant fund applications and provide additional reports as needed. Respond to queries from the public, members of the police division, and other agencies regarding contractual matters.

Maintain liaison with City of Cincinnati, Finance, Purchasing, and Law Department to ensure conformity with accounting and legal procedures. Draft and provide finalized technical reports and documents. Maintain financial records for certifications, Arin B. Napier – Mobile 513-***-**** Page 3

expenses, and transfers via interdepartmental billing and prepare various cost analysis and monthly reports. Assist in payroll processing and reconcile payroll overtime reports.

Audit Police Department payroll process, Criminal Pursuit Funds, Travel Funds, & Asset Forfeiture Funds. Provide annual reports to State and Federal Government for Asset Forfeiture Funds

Administrator for False Alarm Reduction Unit

Financial Administrator I

University of Cincinnati March 2005 to February 2006 Dept. of Environmental Health

Provided comprehensive financial oversight/support to the Department of Environmental Health Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Collaborated with director, senior business administrator, faculty and staff. Responsible for financial management, planning/reporting, administrative and human resources functions.

Researched, created, and prepared budgets for multiple accounts, to include sponsoring agencies for grant applications. Implemented budget forecasts and expense tracking; presented budget reports and made recommendations for meeting financial goals for federal research grants and industrial consortium funds.

Acted as a liaison to Office of Sponsored Programs, created and monitored subcontracts, requested no cost extensions, closed out actions as needed; effectively managed accounts group by reconciling and reporting to sponsors; monitored/distributed salary expenses for research group.

Completed time sheets reflecting employees' arrival/departure times. Compiled time, production and payroll data; computed wages, deductions, taxes and entered data into computers. Issued and recorded pay adjustments related to prior errors, or retroactive increases.

Reviewed time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies. Verified hours worked and pay adjustments, posted information in appropriate records.

Supervised one staff member and two student workers; processed invoices, travel vouchers, check requests, purchase requisitions, journal vouchers and fund transfers. Verified charge card transactions, and assisted staff and students with procurement.

Executive Staff Assistant January 2003 to March 2005 University of Cincinnati

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Assisted in coordination and management of financial activities for the Department. Projected financial needs, and tracked data. Provided complex analysis of data and interpreted findings. Provided recommendations regarding departmental policies/procedures and systems.

Audited internal financial records and provided corrective actions to properly account for transactions as necessary. Assisted in the preparation of financial reports for all non-sponsored and pre/post-award grant accounts.

Assisted with budget and purchasing for department credit cards; responsible for all credit card purchases, purchase requests, proof of purchase, receipts and reporting; responsible for accounts payable/receivable; reconciliation of month and year end ledgers via QuickBooks; entered Travel Authorizations, A-114 (Reimbursements), and provided essential budget documentation

Coordinated BME, faculty, student, and staff travel arrangements; scheduled faculty interviews, reimbursements, seminars; organized conferences, workshops, and meetings. Documented exemptions, transfers and resignations; maintained and updated payroll records. Supervised student workers.

Adjunct Instructor

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College August 2012 to present Business Technologies Division

Develop and provide approved terminal course objectives syllabus for financial accounting (ACC 101) and managerial accounting

(ACC 102). Prepare and organize course materials (handouts, exams and assignments) and make accessible to students. Ensure positive classroom relationship with students.

Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract

Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations; provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress

Maintain records of enrollment and attendance; assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the College

Ensure availability of appropriate technological options for work online (Blackboard), i.e.; course related software, websites, e-mail, and online discussions.

Utilize educational technology such as PowerPoint, remote access to syllabi, grades, classroom projection systems, online courses and course components with interactive capabilities to enhance learning. Arin B. Napier – Mobile 513-***-**** Page 4

Activities

Member of Government Finance Officers Association – February 2006 – January 2015 YWCA Rising Star Leadership Program – January 2011– May 2011 Volunteer House of God Community Ministries/Food Donation Program – September 2005 – Present Honors

Dean’s List at Wright State University – 1997

Dean’s List at University of Phoenix – 2004 – 2005 Dean’s List at DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management – 2008- 2010 Job Related Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Publisher, Print Shop, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP and Great Plains. Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings and conferences. Strong team player with outstanding customer service and multi-task skills. EDUCATION

DeVry University Keller Graduate School of Management August 2010 Master of Accounting & Financial Management

University of Phoenix September 2006

Master of Business Administration

Wright State University December 2002

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Specialized in Accounting and Finance

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