Karl Francois
Highly motivated professional with extensive years of experience in accounting/finance as an Accounting Manager
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EXPERIENCE
* ***** ********, *meryville, CA — Accounts Payable Manager
February 2017 - July 2022
● Monitored key operational metrics that measured accounts payable performance against goals and KPI’s.
● Coordinated the daily activities of accounts payable personnel to ensure proper coding on invoices and payments processed in a timely manner.
● Directed weekly payment settlements via checks, ach, and wires.
● Researched, analyzed, and resolved complex payment and vendor issues.
● Implemented projects to migrate processes to a more efficient method.
● Responsible for new suppliers’ setup, ensuring required documentation are complete.
● Manage and drive ad-hoc projects as needed or assigned.
Consumer Supplies, Ft Lauderdale, Fl —Accounts Payable Specialist
April 2012- January 2017
●Entered, posted, coded, and reconciled all documents.
● Process journal entries, retainage, lien releases, petty cash, and expense reports.
● Tracked releases received from material suppliers for payment disbursement.
●Matched invoices to corresponding POs and delivery ticket for Corporate and Procurement.
●Communicated with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure proper documentation
●Process subcontractors pay applications when submitted for payment.
●Reconciled monthly bank and vendor statements.
●Liaison with vendors and job sites to resolve any discrepancies in the documentation.
●Assured all invoices had proper documentation and approval prior to payment.
●Managed check runs, voids, and stop payments on checks.
Software
Microsoft Software, AS400, JDE, Deltek, Salesforce, NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, and SAP Concur.
SKILLS
Accounts Payable
Budgeting
Metrics
Accounts Payable Specialist
Active Listening
Adaptability
Attentiveness
LANGUAGES
English, French, Creole
EDUCATION
Business Management, Kennesaw State University— Bachelor’s of Science
May 2002