Accounts Payable Sales

JENNIFER HILL

**** *. ******* **** * Chicago, IL 60653 ***********@*****.*** 312-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Expertise in general ledger, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation payroll and fixed assets, revenue recognition, complex deferred revenue ERP system upgrades/implementations.

Practice GAAP, IFRS,Sarbanes-Oxley and strong internal controls. Proficient in Outlook, NetSuite, Aaro, Dynamics GP, Softrax, FRx, SAP, Oracle, Groupwise, PeopleSoft, Prism, Solomon and Lotus Notes.

Professional in Microsoft Suites Excel(Pivot Tables, Vlook ups, and Macros), Word, PowerPoint, Google drive and google docs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CISION, INC., CHICAGO, IL MAY-2013 CURRENT

Integrated PR Software managed and owned by GTCR.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Lead team of four, oversee month end/year end close process, maintain chart of accounts, revenue recognition, reconciliation of complex deferred revenue/unbilled revenue accounts.

Review and approve Journal entries and reconciliations.

Create and maintain policies and procedures, enforcing internal controls.

Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash and GL including fixed assets.

Lead AP and GL transition from Dynamics GP to NetSuite.

Lead annual audit performed by internal and external parties.

Improved processes, reduced month end close cycle, produced improved financial statements.

Oversee intercompany transactions and ensure accurate and timely reporting and reconciliations with domestic and international subsidiaries.

Coordinated sales/use tax audits, reducing liability 50%.

GLOTEL, INC., CHICAGO, IL February 2005-May 2013

Global professional staffing and managed projects company managed and owned by The Gores Group.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER January 2008-May 2013

Lead team of two, managed the monthly financial close process including analysis on overall P&L and BS accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies; generate and prepare schedules to ensure data integrity.

Maintained account structures and chart of accounts as well as monitor and analyze fixed assets.

Developed commission models, margin analysis, prepared commission payout for sales staff.

Lead conversion of Dynamics GP with information technology liaison for testing all modules, resulting in completion within deadline and optimal functioning of financial modules.

Prepare Monthly Management/BOD reports that outlines monthly/quarterly/annual results with commentary.

STAFF ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR October 2006-January 2008

Prepares and process general entries for sales, receipts and miscellaneous accruals with attention to detail.

Led yearly audits by ensuring auditors received work papers timely and questions answered promptly.

Implemented new strategies to record and track project revenue, allowing consistent monthly revenue results and saving company millions in revenue

Analyzed margin and profit for sales and recruiters, preparing commission statements and ensuring thorough listing, tracking and monitoring of manual changes

Maintained monthly account reconciliation for balance sheet accounts including bank account and credit cards, ensuring bank accounts matched general ledger.

PAYROLL CLERK/ACCOUNTANT February 2005-October 2006

Traveled to Boston first 3 months of employment to gain corporate knowledge and implement strategies in new Chicago office.

Established payroll department in Chicago by training and hiring payroll team.

Ensured accurate payroll processing, tax withholdings, garnishments, loans and deductions by proactively identifying discrepancies.

Prepared payroll general entries for accounting, ensuring proper coding for operational effectiveness.

Maintained open communication between payroll, human resources and accounting departments, serving as key liaison.

LEO BURNETT USA, INC., CHICAGO, IL

Global advertising agency that established the Chicago office in 1935 and partners with large companies to provide services

BILLING SUPERVISOR April 2001-February 2005

Reviewed and approved client billing to ensure compliance and control, responding quickly to issues and identifying estimate discrepancies to ensure accuracy

Provided training and coaching support to billing representatives to ensure high staff performance and continual development, meeting deadlines and maximizing business results

Coached department employees on how to resolve escalated issues and conflict by listening attentively to clients and identifying mutually beneficial solutions

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Accounts Receivable Supervisor, Leo Burnett USA, Inc., Chicago, IL, January 2003-March 2004

Accounts Payable Specialist, Leo Burnett USA, Inc., Chicago, IL, May 2001-December 2003

Accounts Payable Specialist, MarchFirst, Chicago, IL, September 1999-April 2001

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MASTER OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 2011

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT Chicago, IL

GPA: 3.0 ● Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) emphasis

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 2006

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY (AIU) Hoffman Estates, IL

GPA: 3.5 ● Concentration in Accounting and Finance

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