Manager Accounts Payable

ELIZABETH JESSUP FLEISCHER

*** ***** **** ***** • HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078

PHONE 301-***-**** •

E-MAIL *********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position in the accounting field where personal and professional growth are encouraged.

WORK EXPERIENCE

September 1997 – November 2011 John J. Kirlin, LLC Rockville, MD

Accounts Payable Manager

Responsibilities include managing three Accounts Payable Assistants, the review of all invoices processed by assistants; processing all sub contractor requisitions/material supplier contract invoices; maintaining vendor master file for year end 1099 reporting, hiring of new employees and temporary help; research processing problems, contact departments and vendors to resolve problems associated with requisitions and accounting problems in order to expedite payments, respond to inquiries, research outstanding balances on monthly statements to invoices that were paid through the system, process and report sales and use tax on a monthly basis, maintain tax exempt job listing, handling of setting up information for tax exempt jobs in the job file, balance open payables on a quarterly basis, run updated sub requisitions on a monthly basis, review and update certificate of insurance for sub contractors, filling out credit applications for new vendors, assist with e-verify, file small business reporting, and gather copies of invoices for time & material projects. Assist Accounting Operations supervisor with timely month-end and year-end reporting including fiscal year end closing tasks, preparation of audit work documentation papers/schedules, 1099’s and other payment reporting as needed. Duties require initiative detail oriented and the ability to work well under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines, have strong time-management skills, the ability to plan and organize effectively, excellent written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with individuals from all levels within the organization. Programs used are Excel, Word, GroupWise, Profitool, and AS400.

May 1995 – November 1996 The Clark Construction Group, Inc. Bethesda, MD

Accounts Payable Manager

Responsibilities include managing ten Accounts Payable Assistants, reviewing of all invoices processed by Accounts Payable Staff, assist Assistant Controller in special projects, continually reviewed accounts payable process in order to eliminate unneeded tasks and to better streamline the workload, hiring of new employees and temporary help, assist Project Managers in a fast paced environment. Duties require accuracy, judgment, initiative, discretion and flexibility with the following: Interfaces with management and management staff. Handle routine items independently. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Programs used are Microsoft Word, Excel, and AS400. My position requires a great deal of proficiency. Communication and organization skills are very vital to assist each project manager in an opportune manner.

October 1989 – May 1995

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Responsibilities’ include co-managing and supervising three Accounts Payable Assistants, verifying accuracy of invoices for check runs and controlling check runs, consult with programmers on program changes and suggested improvements to enhance and accelerate accounting processes, hiring of new employees and temporary help. Programs used are Microsoft word, excel, AS400, and Word Perfect. My position requires a great deal of organization and communication by seeing that the assistant’s needs are being serviced and to assist them in a timely manner.

February 1989 – October 1989

Accounts Payable Assistant Manager

Responsibilities’ include assisting Accounts Payable manager in everyday processing to insure timely payments of invoices, processed all employee expense vouchers throughout the company, as well as legal bills, contributions, petty cash, monthly scheduled payments and corporate American Express accounts and processed all invoices for one of the regional offices (Florida). My position requires a great deal of hands on in order to assist the assistance in a high volume atmosphere. Programs used are Microsoft word, excel, and AS400.

January 1987 – February 1989

Accounts Payable Assistant

Responsibilities’ include reviewing daily invoices and match them to purchase orders and delivery tickets, made sure all invoices were properly approved and cost coded correctly, research outstanding balances on monthly statements to invoices that were paid through the system, coordinated outgoing checks with their proper invoices. My position required great customer service as well as being fast and efficient in a high volume atmosphere. Programs used are Microsoft word, excel and AS400.

August 1985 – December 1986 CDP Associates, Inc. Rockville, MD

Bookkeeper

Responsibilities’ include all accounts payable disbursements and cash receipts for a twelve million dollar corporation using an automated accounting system, reviewed all purchases for proper expenditure classifications and approvals, prepared multi-state payroll, including all payroll and quarterly taxes, analyzed complex construction subcontract payments and invoices, prepared detailed monthly reports for construction manager’s review and assisted in the preparation of monthly invoices to clients using LOTUS 1,2,3. My position requires a great deal of proficiency and being flexible to assist others in a timely manner. Programs used are Deltek and Lotus 1,2,3.

September 1982 – August 1985 Citizens Bank of Maryland Rockville, MD

Teller / Head Teller

Responsibilities’ include Supervised all the tellers and assisting the manager with opening and closing the bank. Balanced the branch vault accounts and monitored branch cash flow on a daily basis. Assisted bank customers with their financial transactions.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix

Rockville, MD

Major: Accounting

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