Accounts Payable Manager

Deborah A. Bass

*** ********* *****, ****** ******, MD 20901

Cell phone: 870-***-****

Email: actq2j@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Professional seeking a position with a company where I can utilize my skills, abilities and experience in accounting, auditing and other administrative-related opportunities while advancing my career.

EXPERIENCE

Department of Human Services October 2013 – June 2014

Accountant

Process accounts payable and travel invoices and for the Department of Human Services (DHS) agencies located in Arkansas using the Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS) accounting computer system.

Work as a team member of the Accounts Payable Resolutions Team researching and resolving problem invoices and travel reimbursement discrepancies.

Prepare monthly accounts payable aging reports, utility reports and various other agency reports.

Resolve problem invoices and communicate with other DHS employees using the Share online software application.

Communicate with vendors, various other agencies and DHS employees.

Calculate sales tax and submit report to the State of Arkansas taxing authority.

Comply with state and federal laws and DHS agency policies and procedures..

Arkansas Fashion School February 2013 – August 2014

Continuing education in fashion design and construction. Attending school.

Exalt Education: Little Rock Preparatory Academy Little Rock, AR March 2013 – July 2013 Finance Director / Operations Manager / Child Nutrition Coordinator

Finance Director:

Manage the Little Rock Preparatory Academy (LRPA) finances for the primary and middle school campuses.

Process payroll, accounts payable, bank reconciliations through the Arkansas Public School Computer Network (APSCN).

Post funds received from state and federal government.

Prepare monthly financial statements and present to the LRPA school board.

Update and submit monthly online reports to the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATRS).

Assist with annual budget preparation.

Prepare reports and submit online tax payments to internal revenue service (IRS) as well as Arkansas Department Finance and Administration using the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point (ATAP) website.

Report employee health deduction benefits to the Arkansas Employee Benefits Division (EBD).

Submit quarterly wages report to the Department of Workforce Services (DWS).

Operations Manager & Child Nutrition Coordinator:

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of LRPA middle and primary school campuses.

Administrator of procurement, transportation, security, facilities maintenance, technology services and third party service contracts.

Manage the Child Nutrition Program by coordinating with contracted food providers and submitting monthly federal reimbursement claim forms.

Supervise school food service workers.

Resolve parent issues with the school lunch program.

Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility, Pine Bluff, AR June 2003 – July 2010

Controller/Accountant

Supervise accounting staff.

Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations.

Update general ledger and prepare journal entries.

Prepare monthly financial statements.

Assist with annual financial budget.

Ensure timely month-end and year-end accounting closes.

Create accounting policies and procedures manual to ensure adequate internal control.

Attend monthly utility commission board meetings.

Advertise semi-annual financial disclosure reports in local newspaper.

Prepare company records for annual financial audit by external audit firm.

Submit quarterly payroll and labor reports to the Arkansas Department of Labor and Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Download mandatory financial accounting system and quarterly payroll tax system updates.

Administrate on-line banking and direct deposit payroll.

Prepare tax Forms 941, W-2 Forms, W-3 Form, Miscellaneous 1099 and State Withholding Tax reports.

Communicate with Internal Revenue and Arkansas tax withholding authorities.

Serve as liaison between general manager and outside agency for cost-of-service studies for sewer rate increases.

Record revenue bonds issuance and correspond with Fitch Rating Agency.

Dooley & Vicars CPA Firm, Richmond, VA November 2000 – June 2003

Staff Accountant

Conduct audit fieldwork in Virginia, Tennessee and Connecticut.

Audit public housing authorities, Non-profit organizations, phone and utility companies.

Perform bookkeeping for customers.

Prepare tax Forms 990,1040,1065,1120.

Assist writing audit reports.

Prepare bank reconciliations.

Maintain customer receivables, vendor payables and fixed asset database.

EDUCATION

Arkansas Fashion School, Fashion Design and Construction, August 2014.

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Master of Public Administration, honors graduate 1998.

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Magna Cum Laude 1993.

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

SAGE MAS-90 accounting software integrated modules in general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase order, bank reconciliation, paperless office.

ABRA integrated modules of payroll, human resources, and attendance modules.

Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Two statewide accounting systems for the State of Arkansas: AASIS and APSCN, ProSeries Fixed Asset Manager, Online Banking.

MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS

American Red Cross Publicity Committee Volunteer- Southeast Arkansas Chapter. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority

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