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MARIA SMITH

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E: ad2a3m@r.postjobfree.com 914-***-**** A: White Plains, NY 10601 LinkedIn: maria-smith-52933

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Versatile, meticulous, and highly qualified with over 23 years of combined accounting, administrative, and financial support experience. Proven track-record of completing complex accounting projects with precision and accuracy within stringent time restraints. Experience-based knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and various regulatory guidelines. Hands-on experience in managing internal controls, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting/analysis operations. Currently seeking a position as an Accounting Payable Accountant by demonstrating the key strengths as follows

WORK HISTORY

Building And Land Technology LLC - Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator

Stamford, CT

11/2019 - Current

Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.

Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.

Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.

Verified validity of charges listed on payment orders for yearly audits.

Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.

Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.

Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.

Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.

Baker Residential - Construction Accounts Payable Administrator

Harrison, NY

04/2017 - 11/2019

Communicated with other departments to verify purchases.

Reconciled invoices and purchase orders and updated databases accordingly.

Liaised with vendors to communicate payment status.

Entered purchase orders, invoices and payments into company accounting system.

Updated and maintained aging report to facilitate payments.

Executed payments to vendor accounts and completed payroll processing.

Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.

Managed accurate and timely processing of over 150 invoices per month.

Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.

Input all relevant transactions and supervise properly within accounting system.

Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts, and tracked expenses.

Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and workflow downtime.

Jones Lang Lasalle - Accounts Payable Manager

White Plains

01/2013 - 04/2017

Managed accurate and timely processing of over 100 invoices per month.

Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 2 staff members.

Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.

Input all relevant transactions and supervise properly within accounting system.

Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.

Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.

Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.

Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.

Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.

Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.

SKILLS

Month-End Closings

Finance

Vendor Relationship Management

Accounts Receivable

General Ledger Accounting

Payment Tracking

Account Reconciliation

Invoice Processing/Coding

Bank Reconciliation

Intercompany Back charges

Year End 1099’s processing

Sage 50

Excel experience

EDUCATION

The College of Westchester

White Plains, NY

05/2002

Associate of Science

Business Administration

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