STEPHANEE J. STEPHENS

*** *********** ** *****, ** 75002 adpxwr@r.postjobfree.com 214-***-****

Objective: Further career development in business field, using prior work

experience and knowledge to develop skills and abilities

Characteristics and knowledge

Able to work independently, excellent record keeping and organizational skills

Exceptionally fast at 10-Key

Proficient in Windows-based software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Exhibit initiative, responsibility, flexibility, leadership and the ability to multi-task

Ability to prioritize tasks and handle high volume workload

Proficient in Construction Manager software-3.5 years

Proficient in AS400 software-6.5 years

Proficient in JD Edwards software- 5 years

Strong knowledge in Hyphen

Strong knowledge of Oracle, QuickBooks, Timberline/Sage/Timberscan, Agora

18+ years of Accounting experience

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Purchasing December 2016- Current

CESG (Critical Electric Systems Group)

Strong experience with construction accounting

Work with senior management team to continuously improve & develop better processes for the department

Communicate daily with the AP Manager to restructure and distribute the team’s workload

Weekly check runs & on demand checks

Joint checks & waivers

Establish job budgets

Process and code vendor/subcontractor invoices

Purchasing Manager for major contracts (construction projects over $500,000.00)

Issuing PO’s for major contracts

Maintenance of project files

Enter contract data in construction accounting system

Monitor open payables to ensure timely approval

Maintain excellent rapport with all vendors and sales

Implementation of Agora software

Accounting Coordinator/Purchasing Coordinator May 2014- November 2016

Innovation Builders

Accounting Coordinator:

Code, approve, and process all material, turnkey, and labor invoices into Quickbooks

Review all house files, buyer selection sheets, change orders, redlines, and house plans to verify buyers were charged accordingly for every invoice received

Ensure payment of invoices processed and paid within a timely manner

Responsible for all accounts payable processes

Reviewed all job costs to ensure no duplicate payments

Responsible for weekly check run, preparing yearly audits, coordinate and maintain vendor database

Work closely with builders on approval of all invoices including warranty work

Purchasing Coordinator:

Send out, receive, and compile all plans for bid

Responsible for ordering all appliances for each house

Price Requests

Receive from Design Center and send back to design center

Receive from sales and send back to sales

Price Lists

Update community price lists quarterly

Update paint price lists quarterly

Review Spec pricing monthly

Review company website to ensure up-to-date information

Staff Accountant/Payroll April 2011-May 2014

Texas Western Management Partners

Responsible for the accounting and payroll of over 19 properties at a time

Maintain company’s general ledger and subsidiary ledger accounts, including posting and preparing opening, adjusting, and closing journal entries

Assist the senior accountant as needed

Maintain accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll accounts

Prepare or assist in the preparation of various schedules and supporting documents as required

Assist with other team activities, communication both verbally and in writing with other team members and property level associates

Receive weekly packages from all properties to review all invoices to ensure proper GL coding, and proper approvals from the GMs and post all invoices

Cut checks for all properties twice a week

Process and input manager’s checks into accounting system and prepare weekly wires for all properties

Assist in month-end-close receiving all month end reports from each property and working with the senior accountants

Work closely and have an outstanding relationship with all property general managers and hotel staff

Proficient in M3 Acknowledge accounting system

Stratex and ADP payroll system

Accounts Payable Specialist August 2009 – April 2011

Aloe Vera of America, Inc

Maintain integrity of general ledger and financial statements by accurate coding of invoices

Perform high volume 3-way matching of purchase orders

Research and resolve vendor discrepancies and disputes

Participate in month end closing

Match PO invoices with Purchase Order and Receiving Record, verifying price

and quantity received

Batch enter, approve, and post vouchers in JDE

Run daily batch reports and submit to controller

Run cash requirements report, and print checks on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Review of vendor statements, credit memos, etc

Accounts Payable & Utility Specialist 2001-2009 Legacy Homes/Meritage Homes; Plano, Tx

Assisted with accounting system conversion to ensure a successful and smooth transition

Account Manager for all utilities for home builder including Houston and Austin

Responsible for all utilities, disconnects, invoice payments, mail processing, purchase orders

Processing invoices and check requests

Weekly printing of general check run

Accounts Payable Clerk

1999-2001 Llano Utility Services Corinth, Tx

Assistant Manager

1995-1999 Tuesday Morning, Inc Plano, Tx

Education

1997-1999 University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, Tx

Major in sociology

Attended school and worked full time

Completed 27 semester hours

1995-1997 Southeastern Okla. State Univ. Durant, Ok

General Studies

Completed 50 semester hours

On Student Senate Board

Member of Panhelinic council

Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority

1995 Plano Senior High School Plano, Tx

Graduated with diploma

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