LOUISE STEARMAN
acyn5e@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Highly skilled accounts management professional with 14 years experience as an Accounting Associate.
Comprehensive knowledge of full cycle accounts payable, accounting and management reporting, bank
reconciliation, journal entries, interim loans, change orders, prepaid/accrued expense, and month end
closing; interfacing with Directors to effectively manage Accounts Payable. Quick learner, excel within a
fast-paced and multitasking environment, exceptional organizational abilities, able to analyze situation
and provide innovative solutions.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northwest Senior Housing Corporation dba Edgemere (10/2010-Present)
Accounts Payable Specialist
Performed full cycle Accounts Payable function in a high volume, fast paced environment;
processed weekly checks totaling 1M+ monthly. Utilized online purchasing system, and AOD
Accounting system for invoice processing.
Handled the processing, distribution, and accuracy verification of invoice; interfacing with
Directors, and Mangers. Entered journal entries including; prepaid expense, fixed/intangible
assets, and accrued assets.
Maintained, and scanned invoices submitted by Directors for payment; including employees
expense reports in accordance with corporate policy compliance, and disburse petty cash request.
Maintain vendor files and facilitated vendor W-9 and processed yearly 1099s, along with Sales &
Use Tax compliance; produce monthly reports associated with month-end close. Assisted in the
interim, and year-end audit preparation.
Provide customer service by timely respond to questions from Residents and vendors concerning
payment and queries.
Reconciled monthly Bank of America Credit Card statements, daily preparation of Residents
payments; deposited using automated online banking system.
Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavation (2/2008-11/2009)
Accounts Payable Associate
Performed full cycle accounts payable function for management reporting; processed 7+ check
runs monthly approximately totaling 1M. Responsible for estimating and processing proprietary
data for subcontractors, change orders, vendor payment, and lien waivers. Utilized Spectrum
Forefront software.
Analyzed billing, and prepared all progress reports for TXDOT and DBEs monthly reports
utilizing Excel.
Provide support to VPs, project manager, subcontractors, and vendors. Promoting, and utilizing a
team approach to solve problems. Maintained subcontractors, and vendors for jobs; verified
payment histories toward contracts.
Researched accounts transactions to identify, and resolve discrepancies; supported a significant
increase in productivity level by streamlining accounting process.
Attended meetings with TXDOT; continually sought learning opportunities, and increase
responsibility.
Kings Hollow Builder, LP (9/2002-2-2008)
Account Payable Associate
Managed Cash Accounting System for Home Building and Development Company (10+
accounts)
Ensured accurate and timely processing of full cycle accounts payable, interim loans, cost plus,
change orders, management of interim insurance, bank draws and bank reconciliations; utilizing
Quick Books software.
Accountable to CEO and CFO. Responsible for management of CEOs personal (7+ accounts
including trusts). Provided support to the Builders and Sales Department. Maintained Lender
relations, and yearly reporting to Lenders.
Assisted in taking the company from start-up to 11M in sales in 2 years, supporting 20
employees.
Attended meetings with State Auditors to ensure timely, and accurate reviews of our Certificate of
Insurance.
EDUCATION
Tomball Community College-Houston, TX
Completed 32 hours of Accounting Courses
SKILLS
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, AOD Accounting software, Quick Books Pro/Contractors
Editions, and Spectrum Forefront accounting software.