ALLISON WARD

*** ******* ****, ******** *****, NJ 07417

281-***-**** acz91t@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Accredited Accounts Payable Manager successful in creating, leading and maintaining corporate Full Cycle AP processes with strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with multiple levels of an organization to ensure conflict resolution.

Highlights

oContract Negotiation

oSuperb Problem Solving and Analytical Skills

oNetworking

o Self-Motivated

oOutgoing Personality

oPolished communication skills

oStrategic Thinking

oStaff and leadership development

oSOX Compliance

oAdvanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint

oSAP

oOracle

oOGSYS

oFiserv

oQuickBooks

oConcur

oTexas MLS

Professional Experience

Coldwell Banker United, Reltors – November 2016 - Present

State Licensed Realtor – Texas

Negotiate sales and purchase contracts ensuring accuracy and preparing amendments when necessary

Nurture new client relationships and generate leads through networking, cold calling, referrals, hosting Open House events and social media

Research Real Estate market trends for accurate reporting to existing and potential clients

Work with escrow companies, lenders, home inspectors and real estate appraisers to ensure contract terms are met prior to closing

Complete Pipe Services, LLC Houston, TX - May 2015 – August 2015

Corporate Business Development Manager

•Introduced and generated sales within the Houston region

•Negotiated and obtained Master Service Agreements with two major Drilling Contractors

•Facilitated design of sales brochures, business cards and company website

Arnco Technologies - Stafford, TX - April 2014 - May 2015

Business Development

•Increased revenue 81% for the US region within 12 months

•Established new business and maintained current relationships

•Delivered superior customer service

•Determined and identified resources necessary to complete assigned targets

•Assisted in managing operational aspects of project

•Monitored in-field product application certification

•Assured product application guidelines were met by consumers

•Negotiated and obtained Arnco Product specification with a major Drilling Contractor

Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations – Houston TX March 2013 – February 2014

Accounts Payable Manager

•Manage a team of 5 to 6 AP Associates overseeing Full Cycle AP processing

•Ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing

•Ongoing AP Process review and improvement implementation to maintain high standards and SOX compliance

•Share knowledge within the AP team and across other business teams

•Review aged creditors weekly and manage overdue invoices to resolve barriers to payments

•Meet with suppliers to resolve payment issues

•Ongoing communication with other departments to provide a managed approach to problem solving

•Prepare management statistics for the AP team, an overview of activities

•Review and approve monthly group controls for AP

Legacy Community Health Services – Houston TX August 2011 – March 2013

Director of Accounts Payable

•Direct Accounting obligations and Staff including, Full Cycle AP, Mail Room and Interoffice Courier

•Manage and coordinate training/activities for the Accounts Payable staff to ensure quality output and timely payment of invoices

•Develop and implement daily desk procedures for each staff member

•Prepare scheduled Accounting reports submitted to the CFO

•Manage the Corporate Credit Card activity and payments

•IRS 1099-MISC reporting

Christus Health – Houston TX – March 2009 – March 2011

Accounts Payable Manager

•Manage Full Cycle AP Department consisting of 7 AP Staff Members

•Develop and implement daily desk procedures for each staff member

•Develop and implement AP productivity reporting

•Prepare monthly AP Reports and distributed to the Accounting Staff for Financial reporting

•Review and approve scheduled payment reports

•Streamline AP process flow to be in compliance with internal control measures

•Implement bi-weekly staff meetings to incorporate departmental information updates and employee feedback discussions

Franklin Bank, Houston, Texas – June 2005 to March 2009

AVP of Finance, Accounts Payable Manger

•Manage and coordinate training/activities for the Accounts Payable staff to ensure quality output, timely payments, and compliance with the bank’s board approved expense policy

•Comply with internal control (SOX) policies including verification of appropriate levels of approval on all expenses prior to processing for payment

•Manage and develop resource tools to research and resolve accounting issues

•Supervise and coordinate the processing and reporting of 1099 related payments

•Supervise employees; including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, etc.

•Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes, including journal vouchers, account reconciliations, accruals, and expense analyses

•Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the current process to streamline workflow; develop, implement, and communicate process improvements; maintain documentation of all departmental procedures

Suntron, Sugar Land, Texas – December 2000 to June 2005

Business Analyst – August 2004 to June 2005

•Prepare, analyze, reconcile, and report Pricing Trends on a Daily

•Report actual and forecasted revenue, standard cost of goods sold, gross profit, material and labor costs, manufacturing margin and other variances

•Update Contribution Margin Report, including variance analysis, discrepancies and cost indented bill of materials

•Prepare Weekly Borrowing Base Calculation including inventory (RAW, WIP and FGI), AR summary, and Gross Inventory balance

Suntron – Cont.

Accounts Payable Supervisor - December 2000 to August 2004

•Supervise and support a team of 10 associates performing full cycle AP, processing 12,000 invoices per week

•Develop, test, and implement AP systems, processes and procedures

•Conduct annual performance reviews for AP staff

•Investigate and resolve problems associated with the matching of invoices to purchase orders

•Communicate with internal departments to resolve issues and determine methods for expediting problem payments

•Create and process AP monthly reports, Journal Entries and Federal Tax Form 1099’s

•Design and implement trouble shooting and problem solution processes while converting AP system from JD Edwards to Oracle

Phillip Services, Houston Texas – December 1999 to December 2000

Accounts Payable Specialist

•Receive and review invoices, check requests and other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements

•Match original invoices and requests for payment with internal purchase orders or check requests

•Perform calculations to determine appropriate payments schedules/amounts, and make modifications as necessary

•Code, verify, and electronically enter AP data into accounting system

•Draw, verify, and post payment checks to appropriate vendors and agencies

•Serve as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of administrative problems and inquires

•Monitor blanket purchase orders and notify departments of balances

Noble Drilling, Houston Texas – June 1995 to December 1999

Accounts Payable Specialist

•Match weekly average of 1000 International Oil Rig invoices with internal purchase orders in SAP system

•Perform currency conversion on international invoices

•Set up wire transfer accounts for payments being made to international vendors

•Communicate daily with International Offshore Project Managers to research and resolve receiving variance issues

•Communicate with Vendors to provide account information and resolve invoice/payment discrepancies

•Support department in Federal Tax Form 1099 processing

Purchasing Assistant

•Create Purchase orders in SAP system

•Daily communication with the freight forwarding companies to expedite open orders

•Assist Buyers with placing orders to vendors

•Issue receiver numbers in SAP system

•Perform miscellaneous purchasing functions as requested by Buyers and Management

Certifications/Organizations

Certifications:

Texas Real Estate License – Sales Agent – November 2015

OPEC: Basic Orientation, SEMS II, Safe Land USA – 2104

Accredited Payables Manager: Accounts Payable Manager, 2013

Institute of Finance and Management

Memberships:

IADC AADE HAR

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