Accounts Payable Manager

Douglas G. Ford

**** *. **** **., ****, KS ***** 785-***-**** ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

August 2012 Friends University Wichita, KS

Master of Science in Operations Management

May 2009 Emporia State University Emporia, KS

Bachelor of Science in Business, Business Administration MASTER THESIS

Spring and Summer of 2012 Friends University Wichita, KS Lean Operations and Quality Management in the Public Sector

Conduct research on Lean Operations and Quality Management in the Public Sector.

Identify specific examples of implementation and development of different programs used. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October 2012 to Present Midwest Energy – Goodman Energy Center Hays, KS Plant Administrator

Assist in plant budget preparation and monitoring of four power generation facilities in Kansas.

Prepare and maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable in accordance with Corporate Accounting procedures and customer requirements at the Plant Manager direction.

Oversee the issuance of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and match vendor invoices with material packing lists to permit approval of vendor payments. Provide periodic financial statements, reconciliations, and accruals as appropriate and/or requested by the customer.

Worked with multiple vendors to reach best price, and oversee the inventory control software program MP2 to keep track of parts.

Provide customer with accurate and timely invoices, inventory summaries, cash requirements, budget variance reports, and other requirements as requested by the customer. June 2007 to May 2009 Emporia Granada Theatre Alliance, Inc. Emporia, KS Interim/Executive Director

Handled accounts payable, charitable gifts, insurance policies, payroll, and property taxes.

Developed the budget and the operational guidelines for the day-to-day operation of the facility after grand opening October of 2008.

Collaborated with the City of Emporia, Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, and Arts Council about the Granada’s role in the community.

Received college credit from Emporia State University for completing the application for the Kansas State Rehabilitation Tax Credit at $3.5 million. ACTIVITIES

City of Emporia Building Futures Committee 2008 – 2009

Emporia State University Strategic Planning Committee 2007 – 2008

City of Emporia 150th Anniversary Committee 2007 ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Green Belt Certification in Six Sigma

Computer Skills: CMMS Software MP2, QuickBooks, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word.

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