Accounts Payable Accounting
Resume:
Amanda Ramharack
Rosedale, NY 11422 ***********@*****.***
ACCOUNTING MANAGER
Accounting Manager with over 10 years’ experience in a broad range of accounting/financial activities including: financial controls, budget management, payroll, human resources, and reporting processes; oversee and perform all daily, monthly, and annual accounting functions while collaborating with colleagues, contractors, and vendors to guarantee the timely completion of various projects. Train, motivate, and supervise accounting staff members.
Areas of Expertise
Financial & Accounting Reports
Annual Budgeting Process
Tax Compliance
General Ledger
Bank Reconciliations
Project Management
Budget Analysis
Payroll
Human Resources
Accounts Payable/Receivables
Escalated Problem Resolution
Financial Analyzes
Professional Experience
STEINWAY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, New York, NY 0/2016 – Present
Senior Staff Accountant/Accounting Implementation Consultant
Accountable for managing multiple projects including implementing AP policies and procedures and applying a T&E policy; effectively streamline organizations policies and procedures and build cash flow.
Key Accomplishments:
Effectively manage accounting processes, staff initial contact for general inquiries and assist in creating a functional accounting system unit.
Generate financial, accounting, and auditing reports including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and aging reports.
PACE GALLERY, New York, NY 09/2013 – 01/2016
Accounting Manager (11/2014 – Present)
Direct corporate level accounting activates involving artwork transactions (sales, purchases, consignments, commissions, production costs and inventory) and expenses (operating and capital). Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payments of property, sales and tax payments; prepare monthly and quarterly schedules and reconciliations and review and manage cash flow daily alongside the Treasurer and Controller.
Accomplishments:
Lead accounting and related accounting information system functions by reviewing monthly, quarterly and year end closings including quarterly and yearly audits in the New York, London and Hong Kong offices.
Manage staff of 5 and by instituting goals and objectives, observing and assessing performance, and driving professional development
Effectively supported the development and implementation of monthly management accounting packages including balance sheet reconciliations, P&L statements, and financial reports.
Developed, managed and mentored the accounting and overall finance team in NY, London and Hong Kong offices; ensuring compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP standards.
Contributed to the implementation and documentation of internal financial controls to build the overall team strategy.
Accounts Payable Specialist (09/2013 – 11/2014)
Partnered with the Finance team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of all A/P functions; executed foreign and domestic wires through the JPMorgan Access system and ensured all invoices were accurately input into GL and are supported by relevant approved documents and properly filed. Confirmed appropriate internal controls were followed to create disbursements in the most effective, efficient, and consistent manner possible.
Accomplishments
Successfully prepared and reconciled AP schedules on a weekly basis and assisted in bank reconciliations.
Managed 1099 records and 1096 reporting by providing support with annual tax filings for New York galleries including quarterly, annual and tax filings for subsidiaries.
Successfully negotiated payment disputes with vendors and worked to optimize handling of vendor invoices.
Resolved state sales tax issues, self-assess sales tax on invoices and prepared monthly sales/use tax return with multiple states.
Streamlined entire Accounts Payable process and expanded the department from a staff of 1 to 2.
Controlled the Fixed Assets sub ledger by placing assets into service, retiring assets and reconciling the sub ledger to the general ledger monthly.
WATERFALL ASSET MANAGEMENT, New York, NY 03/2013 – 07/2013
Accounts Payable Manager/Analyst (Temporary Assignment)
Accountable for reconciling all monthly asset and liability accounts, preparing monthly journal entries, analyzing general Ledger and Profit & Loss Statement, and implementing solutions for accounting transaction and reporting requirements
Accomplishments
Effectively prepared paperwork for wire transfers, US drafts, and foreign currency checks for Invoices and employee reimbursements.
Recorded inter-company entries and reconciliations and efficiently prepared journal entries
Supported P&L and T&E expense analysis and prepared miscellaneous reporting.
BOOKING.COM, INC. New York, NY 11/2012 – 03/2013
Accounts Payable Specialist
Handled daily A/P processes by oversee the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions. Maintained adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.
Accomplishments
Researched and prepared detailed analyses of accounts payable function and make suggestions and recommendations to increase efficiency.
Successfully investigated and analyzed discrepancies between ledger and vendor invoices.
Managed the annual 1099 process and maintained records of W-9 forms received.
Effectively worked within the Fixed Assets sub ledger placing assets into service, retiring assets and reconciling the sub ledger to the general ledger monthly.
Addressed state sales tax issues, self-assess sales tax on invoices and prepare the monthly sales/use tax return with multiple states.
CHRISTIE’S, INC. New York, NY 10/2010 – 10/2012
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Processed Accounts' Payable transactions and performed accounting activities involving account maintenance, journal entries and reconciliations. Processed Accounts Payable transactions including generating checks, organizing, distribution and month end journal entries. Performed bank reconciliations for the Accounts Payable account and updated the general ledger system as needed for outstanding checks.
Accomplishments
Streamlined entire AP process from commencement to conclusion.
Chosen to serve as part of the transition team upgrading to the JD Edwards accounting system.
Project Manager for Concur system integration of Travel & Entertainment (T&E).
Restructured Concur process for monthly new employee trainings and lead contact on policy and procedures, including monthly in-depth training sessions for new hires and ad-hoc reviews for senior management.
Primary liaison for reconciliation of Concur and T&E System, responsible for addition/deletion of staff.
Additional Experience
Accounts Payable Coordinator, OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ardsley, NY 06/2010 – 09/2010
Accounts Payable Coordinator, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Tarrytown, NY 06/2009 – 09/2009
Accounts Payable/ Inventory Control, Central Irrigation Supply Elmsford, NY 02/2008 – 03/2009
Assistant Director/Operations/Accounting, Westy Self Storage, New York/Connecticut 08/2005 – 01/2008
Education & Training
Master’s in Business Administration
Adelphi University Garden City, NY May 2012
Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies
SUNY Purchase College Purchase, NY May 2007
Technology Expertise
Microsoft Suite Microsoft Dynamics-Great Plains NAV JDE Enterprise Concur QuickBooks Syrasoft PeopleSoft SX Enterprise ACCPAC Oracle Saperion BI-360
Activities/Hobbies
Professional Indian Classical Dancer (exp.25 years) performing in the tri-state area, Texas and Washington D.C.; worked with underprivileged youth from the Coachmen Center in White Plains, NY; Midnight Run – provided food and clothing to the homeless in NYC; play violin in the orchestra; Interned with NYPIRG Fall 2006;
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