Financial Analyst Data

Jason Manuel Aleman

**** ******* **** ****** ******, Maryland 20904 202-***-**** **********@*****.***

“High-performing and dedicated professional with over 10 years of experience in finance and accounting. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; exceptional writing, presenting, and interpersonal communication skills. Additionally, possesses strong analytical skills and a technical background. Highly skilled in tracking details, communicating deadlines, and following-up with internal and external parties to ensure on-time completion. Proven ability to work with difficult situations and provide high level of service. A quick learner with a desire for continuous growth while committed to quality and excellence.” Professional Experience

Wolf Trap Foundation Vienna, Virginia Apr 2019 -Present Accounts Payable Manager

• Develop, implement and maintain systems, procedures and policies to ensure controls, efficiencies, and adherence to Foundation guidelines

• Manage monthly closing of AP records & posting of month end information. Monthly reconciliation of AP subledger to GL. Perform analysis of aged payables

• System administrator for automated expense management systems & AP processes improvements

• Functional lead for AP processes, monitoring and analyzing of AP workflow

• Perform fluctuation analysis & creation of monthly Executive Summary reports to advise VP of Finance/CEO

• Prepare & file Gov’t forms 1099, 945, CWA, W-2G, 1042, Unclaimed Property

• Maintain Foundation corporate credit card program

• Perform substantial ad hoc research and reporting on all matters associated with the AP function. Arent Fox LLP Washington, D.C. Sep 2016 -Apr 2019

Accounts Payable Analyst

• Audit accounts payable entries to ensure proper allocation

• Approve all firm travel and expense reimbursements and initiate ACH & wire disbursements

• Provide support, interpretation, guidance, and training to all Arent Fox staff/attorneys on accounts payable policies and procedures

• Spot trends by analyzing and interpreting data and recommend process improvements

• Manage cost cutting and efficiency initiatives; assist in development of automated processes

• Complete special projects, ad hoc analysis and reporting LivingSocial, Inc. Washington, D.C. Mar 2014 – Sep 2016 Financial Analyst (Accounting Operations)

• Initiated, owned and performed accounting operations and financial reporting for various business units

• Analyzed payment processing, payables, and operation cost metrics

• Owned and maintained vendor master files, including changes and additions.

• Managed cost cutting and efficiency initiatives; assisted in development of automated processes

• Reported weekly cash disbursement totals and analyzed financial trends

• Annual/Monthly reconciliation of accounts payable sub ledger activity & 1099 preparation/filing Blackboard, Inc. Washington, D.C. Aug 2013- Oct 2013 Senior Accounts Payable Consultant

• Managed outsourced accounts payable function for educational software company

• Responsible for managing the PeopleSoft Financials Accounts Payable Module

• Monthly reconciliation of accounts payable sub ledger activity to GL

• Initiated weekly pay cycles; reported weekly disbursement totals

• Verified domestic & international wire transfer transactions; resolved transmission errors

• Provided Senior support for various help desk inquiries related to Accounts Payable function Howard Hughes Medical Institute Chevy Chase, MD May 2006-May 2013 Accounts Payable Administrator/Help Desk Analyst

• Administered all aspects of the help desk in support of vendors and field site/HQ personnel. Resolved all inquiries related to the accounts payable function, including accounting, account reconciliation and technical support

• Provided support, interpretation, guidance, and training to staff at field sites and HQ on accounts payable policies and procedures

• Handled various vendor inquiries and information request related to the accounts payable function.

• Performed special projects and ad hoc analysis

• Image, enter, and process purchase order related invoices, travel expense reimbursements, and various transactions

• Handled 1099 preparation/filing

• Determined payment schedules for recurring vouchers and reviewed system calculations

• Processed and recorded wire transfer transactions, USD and foreign currency; resolved transmission errors Edgar Online Rockville, MD Feb 2006 - May 2006

Financial Data Analyst

• Responsible for entering SEC 10-K and 10-Q filings into Forms Validation program.

• Reviewed independent auditor reports and identify management assessment and internal control codes

• Upload balance sheet data, stockholders’ equity data, income statement data, and cash flow data Marriott Information Resources Gaithersburg, MD Feb 2005 – Feb 2006 PeopleSoft Financial Analyst/Help Desk

• Provided support for PeopleSoft 7.5, 8.0, 8.8 Accounts Payable and Billing/Accounts Receivables modules

• Supported PeopleSoft GL 8.8 and RCSL modules and OnDemand reporting tool

• Assisted with rollout of new accounts payable and Billing/Accounts Receivables financial accounts payable applications to all properties affected

• Assisted users with technical and functional issues regarding the PeopleSoft accounts payable applications

• Earned certificates in PeopleSoft Basic Query, Journal Entry Processing, and PeopleSoft General Ledger 8.8 Lex Solutio Corporation Washington, D.C. Jan 2004 – Feb 2005 Production Manager

• Responsible for managing, training, and support of a team of twenty quality control and image clerks in their daily functions in the production department

• Monitored human resource needs for the department

• Developed schedules to ensure proper staffing levels

• Created and maintained reports of work volume and production

• Ensured project deadlines and quality assurance for all productions HMSHost Bethesda, MD

Sep 2003- Jan 2004

Document Control Supervisor

• Supervised, trained, and supported a team of four in their daily functions of receiving, logging, distributing, and retrieving documents mailed from field site locations

• Maintained, created, and developed metrics & audits for centralized branches

• Inventory management of off-site media retention

• Ensured proper workflow and quality of documents before uploading to company server

• Monitored resource requirements and proper staffing levels accordingly Accounts Payable Administrator Jan 2002-Sep 2003

• Reviewed invoice information such as accounts, concepts, and remittances in order to correctly allocate costs

• Processed invoices in PeopleSoft

• Communicated with field sites in order to resolve invoicing and other issues related to the function accounts payable

• Research and process accounts payable customer support tickets

• Reviewed scanned images to ensure quality and attached supporting documentation Education

University Of Maryland College Park, MD 2011-Current Bachelor of Science in Finance 80 credits earned

Mountain Mission School Grundy, VA 1989-2000

General Studies High School Diploma

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