Mary A Yee

Cell: 773-***-****

ad1218@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

To acquire a position with an established company where I can utilize my many years of successful experience in accounting. I am a capable Accountant that has been successful at managing multiple projects and has consistently met deadlines under pressure. I have extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes. I am a quick learner with strong communication skills which empowers me to grow and work well in a team environment.

SKILLS

Client and vendor relations Outstanding people skills

Communications Issue resolution

Problem-solving abilities Project management

Documentation and reporting Multi-tasking

Timely and dependable Goal oriented

EXPERIENCE

AP Specialist Current Contract

Victor Technologies

Manage accounts payable email, process invoices that are sent via email and mail, balance the bank account, balance the credit card. Manage bank SafePay. Process wires upon request and run a weekly check run.

AP/AR Associate 03/23 – 10/2023 (Contract)

Footprint Solutions

Review, code and enter all employee expense reports and overhead expense invoices, initiate all ACH transactions in the company’s online banking portal, prepare weekly check runs and generate positive pay files, maintain vendor relationships by responding timely and accurately to both internal and external questions and requests for information, assist in identifying process inefficiencies and making recommendations for process improvements for timely vendor payment and inquiry responses, manage all cash receipts received by the company via Lockbox and/or ACH and apply accordingly in Great Plains, monitor and review outstanding receivables to ensure payments are received timely, manage the organization of all payable and receivable documentation electronically, assist with research requests and projects as needed, provide support in the company’s annual audits, take the lead on any special projects assigned.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Howard Elliott Collection 04/22-03/23

Properly coded and entered invoices, processed invoices against PO’s and approval routing for non-PO transactions. Assisted accounting consultant on various projects including month end. Investigate and respond to discrepancies on vendor statements, record credit card expenses and reconcile credit card accounts, cut checks weekly and process payments via EFT. Provide support for bank deposits. Create new vendor records in MS Dynamics Great Plains.

Accounts Payable Rep.

Follett Higher Education 03/2018 – 03/2022

Respond to inquiries via phone/email with high volume vendors and internally. Perform detail analysis of current and outstanding items from vendor statements such as invoices, chargebacks, credit memos, and POD’s and resolve discrepancies. Resolve internal purchase order, receipt, and invoice exceptions for assigned vendors.

Accounts Receivable /Accounts Payable Specialist 12/2016-03/2018

Accounting Principals - Contract Warrenville, IL

Partnered with Accounting Principals for 3 years, offering my accounting skills as a contractor to help companies finish their projects on time. Investigated and resolved problems associated with processing of payment in a timely manner. Identified issues attributed to account delinquency. Provided timely follow-up on outstanding accounts and accounts with payment arrangements. Reviewed and processed employee expense reports. Helped prepare for software conversion. Ran ad hoc reports, Assisted with balance sheet and income statements. Received and verified invoices and requisitions for US and Canadian offices and ensured policies were followed. Initiated refund process. Initiate payment process. Ran bi-monthly check run.

Accounts Payable Representative 04/2016 – 12/2016

LaSalle Accounting - Contract Westchester, IL

Partnered with LaSalle Accounting and was assigned to companies where I communicated with vendors and company stores regarding unresolved invoices or credits. Processed accounts payable documents. Responded to inquiries via phone/email with vendors and internally. Performed detail analysis of current and outstanding items from vendor statements such as invoices, chargebacks, credit memos, and POD’s and resolve discrepancies. Resolved internal purchase order, receipt, and invoice exceptions for assigned vendors. Reconciled monthly bank accounts.

Accounts Payable Analyst 03/2015 – 10/2015

Marshall, Gerstein & Borun, LLP Chicago, IL

Processed foreign and US invoices, processed daily check requests and weekly checks (approx. 150 weekly). Balanced company credit card. Balanced checking account to accounting system. Followed up on requests from vendors and employees. Worked with attorneys and secretaries to process invoices.

Staff Accountant (promoted to) 08/2007 - 11/2010

McDermott, Will & Emery LLP Chicago, IL

Performed comprehensive variance analysis and determined cause for each significant variance in conjunction with running ad hoc reports for the general ledger. Coordinated with accounting staff of multiple offices to resolve cash account discrepancies. Completed government surveys. Coordinated and facilitated state audits pertaining to sales and use and personal property taxes. Prepared sales and use filings for all MWE offices. Assisted with year-end reports that facilitate the preparation of confidential K1 tax form for partners.

Accounts Receivable Specialist 01/2003 - 08/2007

McDermott Will & Emery LLP Chicago, IL

Processed between 50 - 200 checks and over 50 wires that can equate to $1 million dollars daily. Responded promptly to investigative requests from clients and staff which entailed funds received copies of payments and lists outstanding bills.

Investigated funds received without proper allocation instruction by contacting attorneys and secretaries/or the bank. Scanned images of receipts that uploaded to the A/R system. Trained employees for succession.

EDUCATION

Robert Morris University - Associate Degree in Accounting/Applied Science Business Administration

Chicago, IL

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains Elite Lawson

Sage Rippe Quickbooks Epic & MEDISOFT

AS/400 Platinum SQL Proacta Accounting CMS/Aderant

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) Oracle/Netsuite LMS IV & V

LANGUAGES

Bilingual Spanish/English

HOBBIES

Coach at the Women's Institute of Self Development & Efficacy

References Available Upon Request

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