Christine Veal

Accounts Payable Systems Analyst

Houston, TX

acxv7x@r.postjobfree.com - 917-***-****

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accounts Payable Systems Analyst

Harlem Children's Zone - January 2014 to March 2016

* Worked closely with users and department managers to identify, plan, implement, document, and maintain process and system enhancements.

* Prepared for and facilitated weekly project management meetings.

* Coordinated reporting on the various aspects of the project, such as development and deployment timelines, change and demand management of the Microsoft portfolio, training material preparation, and training schedules.

* Managed the review process to ensure deliverables are met.

* Developed and updated project work plans as they related to SharePoint platform and any related Microsoft technology products application development

* Ensured continuing operational quality by documenting bug fixes and enhancements, assigning tasks to developers, testing and releasing updates.

* Oversaw system security by authorizing access to 220 users by designing and/or modifying security profiles; and adjusts to changing requirements, in accordance with the organization's policy.

* Ensured business and functional requirements are properly configured in Microix, using forms, fields, custom records, and workflows, which support a variety of accounting related functions in Abila MIP.

* Provided front line support and troubleshooting with regards to all aspects of Financial Suite to 220 end users.

* Developed training materials and hands on training for all functional areas

* Supported Finance Team from a system perspective and help trouble shoot accounting related issues.

* Documented Accounting, Procurement Processes and System Functionality.

* Recommended business best practices from a user adoption, training and business management perspective.

Accounts Payable Accountant Harlem Children's Zone

* Managed a team of 3 accounts payable accountants.

* Reviewed and approved invoices submitted via the Microix workflow for appropriate documentation and adherence to policy in accordance with expense policies and process.

* Post approved accounts payable transactions to Abila-MIP accounting system for disbursement.

* Oversaw the weekly vendor disbursements (over 700 payments).

* Managed the bi-monthly Student stipend disbursements.

* Created and upload Positive Pay file to banking system.

* Audited monthly corporate credit card (American Express & Chase Master Card) statements.

* Created the system to electronically store payment images; in-turn reducing costs associated with copying, toner, and storage.

* Prepared and submit 1099 reporting to IRS.

* Liquidated open/remaining encumbrance balances.

* Responded to all vendor inquiries and reconcile vendor statements.

* Reviewed employee expense reports in accordance with HCZ's travel and expense reimbursement policy.

* Assisted in month end closing, including the entry of all accounts payable adjustments to the ledger. Database Coordinator

Harlem Children's Zone - October 2010 to December 2013

* Managed Raiser's Edge 7.93 database of over 30,000 constituent records; maintain data entry standards and enforced database integrity & quality assurance measures.

* Implemented streamlined systems for operations management to incorporate existing processes and database systems.

* Responsible for training staff on Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge applications.

* Processed matching gifts through Easy Match or NPO Agency portals.

* Reconciled donation activity reports with the Finance Department.

* Imported internet donations into Raiser's Edge.

* Configured and managed mailing lists and fulfillment.

* Generated weekly, monthly and annual reports and success metrics from Raiser's Edge. Development Operations Manager

Twenty-First Century Foundation - January 2007 to September 2009

* Assisted the Director of Development to facilitate the Development Committee of the Board and Volunteers with a fundraising training program.

* Partnered with the Director of Development to develop and implement new fundraising support programs such as electronic transfers, online contributions, etc.; evaluated current fundraising activities eliminated unsuccessful ones and initiated new ones as appropriate.

* Monitored budgets (income and expense) for fundraising activities of department.

* Developed systems to ensure proper gift coding and handling; reconciled fund activity reports with the Finance Department.

* Coordinated with staff to plan, direct and execute special events for donor recognition purposes.

* Managed the data team and the Raiser's Edge database of over 12,000 constituent records; provides guidance and direction ensuring that established processes, procedures and internal controls are adhered to.

* Created and maintained data entry standards and enforce database integrity and quality assurance measures.

* Assisted Director of Development and/or other related staff with the coordination of all grant activities

* Created ad hoc reports using Crystal Reports to review and analyze success of appeals.

* Coordinated the lists, production and mailing of donor appeals.

* Trained new staff on RE applications.

Alumni Relations Assistant

Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism - October 2003 to January 2007

* Worked collaboratively with Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, in the development and planning of annual Alumni Weekend and regional events including tracking event budget and expenses.

* Coordinated facility usage for meetings and events.

* Coordinated all services related to i.e. equipment requirements, catering and registration management.

* Supervised work-study students and staff volunteers during events.

* Updated Advance database, class and regional list serves of 8,500 alumni.

* Handled mailings and publications for all alumni events, committee meetings and direct mail solicitations.

* Processed incoming contributions through gift systems.

* Generated donor reports, contact reports and mailing lists on Advance.

* Prepared donor acknowledgement letters and other correspondence. EDUCATION

Master's in Information Systems

Strayer University

May 2019

Bachelor's of the Arts in Liberal Arts

College of New Rochelle

May 2010

certification in Information Systems for Decision Making Pace University

SKILLS

Raiser's Edge (10+ years), Excel (10+ years), Word (10+ years), Powerpoint (10+ years), Accounts Payable

(3 years), Project Management (2 years), Publisher (5 years), Adobe (7 years), Database Management (10+ years), Quickbooks (7 years), Kronos (4 years), ADP (3 years), Crystal Reports (7 years), Sharepoint (1 year), Cloud Computing (3 years)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Computer skills

* Proficient in Microsoft Office 2016 including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, Office 365, SharePoint 2013, InfoPath 2013, Adobe InDesign, Abila MIP, Microix Workflow Modules, ACOM EZ Content Manager, QuickBooks, Kronos, ADP, Fundware, Raiser's Edge 7.95, Blackbaud NetCommunity Spark 6.58, Convio, Banner, Advance, Donor Perfect 2, Crystal Reports, SQL, MySQL, HTML, JavaScript, typing 65 wpm.

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