Bernadette Johnson
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Mount Vernon, NY 10550 ************@*****.***
Professional
Profile: Highly motivated Accountant Professional with the ability to maintain organization and effectively adhere to deadlines in a rapidly changing work environment. Looking to learn, develop and contribute within the ideal organization. .
Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Peachtree,
QuickBooks, TurboTax, SAP, AS/400, JD Edwards, Solomon, Access,
Great Plains, Data faction, Data Imaging, Paper port, Banktel, Jack Henry, Communication, Customer Service, Team player, Adaptable to Change, Reliable, Responsible, Loyal
Education: The College of Westchester; White Plains, NY
Bachelor of Business Administration/Accounting 2014
Associate in Business Administration/Accounting 2000
Experience:
Accounts Payable Specialist
Intercept Pharmaceuticals; New York, NY Jan. 2016- Present
Processes payments(both wire and check) to multiple legal entities within the company
Reconciles invoices, receipts, and purchase orders in Great Plains ERP system. Researches any discrepancies
Reconciles vendors statements
Maintains vendor files
Prepares Form 1099
Follows up with requestor on any goods or services received but not invoiced or invoiced but not received
Special projects as assigned
Assistant Accounting Manager Aug. 2015- Oct. 2015
BNB Hana Bank; New York, NY
Processed daily cash reconciliations, internal DDA accounts
Coded and processed accounts payable transactions ensuring all invoices are approved
Ensured compliance with OFAC and update compliance dept. of any issues
Processed IRS 1099s miscellaneous annually for vendors
Prepared monthly reconciliations for various GL accounts
Reconciled the FRB account on a daily basis
Prepared and submit quarterly commercial rent and sales & use tax returns for New York and New Jersey
Accounts Payable Clerk (Consultant) June 2015 – July 2015
Rusal America Corp.; Harrison, NY
Prepared and entered batches of invoices for data entry using SAP system
Verified that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
Managed the weekly check runs
Maintained the general ledger
Accounts Payable Specialist (Consultant)
Vyve Broadband; Rye Brook, NY June 2014 – Oct. 2014
Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
Processed 3 way P.O. matching invoices, up to 100 plus line items in Aestiva P.O. system
Reconciled vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
Administered up to 2 million dollars for company expenses
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Accounting Assistant
USAlliance Federal Credit Union; Rye, NY Nov. 2013 – Feb. 2014
Accurately measured, recorded and reported cash position on a daily basis
Analyzed balanced and reconciled assigned general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts daily, weekly general ledger.
Collected bills for all locations, date stamped and coded them to the proper vendors and general ledger accounts and forwards to manager for review and payment approval.
Accounts Payable Clerk (Consultant)
Daymon Worldwide; Stamford, CT Aug. 2013 – Sept.2013
Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports and recording
entries.
Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments.
Payroll Specialist (Consultant)
Central National Gottesman Inc.; Purchase, NY Nov. 2012 – Jan. 2013
Managed workflows to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately
Reconciled payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports
Processed correct garnishment calculations and compliance
Accounts Payable Clerk (Consultant)
American Institute; White Plains, NY March 2011 – May 2011
Coded and matched 100+ invoices and check requests
Prepared analysis of accounts
Assisted in month-end closing
Prepared and processed 100+ accounts payable checks, wire transfers and ACH payments
Resolved bank reconciliation discrepancies
Bookkeeper (Consultant)
Gelfand, Rennert & Feldman LLP; White Plains, NY Jan. 2010 – June 2010
Deposited 50+ accounts receivable into client bank accounts
Generated 500+ 1099’s and W2’s for clients
Handled 500+ client weekly payrolls
Kept track of client assets and transferred millions
Handled client mail and payments using Data faction system
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
Jet Direct Aviation, Inc.; Rye Brook, NY Feb. 2008 – April 2009
Maintained 200+ accounts and workflow by entering source data into Solomon
Coded heavy amount of invoices for vendor
Completed payments and controls expense by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices
Entered daily cash application into the lockbox and created wire funds into Great Plains computer system
Recorded 300+ journal entries in the General Ledger for appropriate transaction