OBJECTIVE: My goal is to obtain a dynamic, challenging position where I may apply my outstanding 20+ years of Accounts Payable and Technology experience in various real estate companies.

Chestnut Holdings of NY, Riverdale, NY

Energy Account Specialists, April – Present

Coordinate all Energy payments for fee via MDS (Multi Data Services) system.

Set up and process payments for all building accounts (HEAT, HLSM, etc.)

Update weekly RPO (Rental Purchase Option) grid (showing tenants who have moved out as well as moved in)

Coordinate appointments for Con Edison, PSEG, and National Grid with supers for meter readings and meter installations/removals

Process emergency payments (deposits, etc.) in order for services to remain on or turned off if need be

The Vanbarton Group, NY, NY

Accounts Payable Coordinator, March 2017 – April 2022

Coordinate Accounts Payable portfolio for 18 properties in three major cities

Set up and maintain all tenant projects

Created leasing commission tracking system

Process EFT payments via Yardi

Manage and update Yardi vendor database

Interaction with vendors if needed

Cut checks daily for vendors

Cut weekly expense distributions for partners, and staff out of the Concur database

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE:

KEW MANAGEMENT, New York, NY

DDG PARTNERS, New York, NY

CAMMEBY’S INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY

FITECH, New York, NY

HFZ CAPITAL, New York, NY

Senior Accounts Payable/Project Coordinator: Temporary Assignments (February 2016 – March 2017)

Utilized Timberline, MRI, Avid and Nexus Accounting Software for full cycle Accounts Payable

Responsible for proofing of all accounts payable data entry and check runs for the entire company portfolio (up to 36 properties)

Weekly check runs for all utility billing for Water, PSEG, Con Ed, Verizon to name a few

Interaction with Property Managers, Accountants and Vendors pertaining to all needed backup for payment process i.e.: W9’s, Lien Waivers, as well as Check Funding

Set and maintenance of the vendor table (new, active and inactive in MRI and Timberline)

Ongoing interaction with vendors (if necessary)

Coordinated and ran weekly accounts payable check runs

Facilitated monthly closing accounting procedures

Developed workflows for new clients

Created and monitored all new project plans on a weekly basis

Liaison between software company and client regarding the scheduling of rollout, training and if necessary, upgrade

Construction of software manuals pertaining to the clients’ usage

SILVERSTEIN PROPERTIES, NY, NY

Accounts Payable Coordinator (June 2014 –February 2016)

Ensure compliance and accuracy for vendors and internal stakeholders with Nexus Payable Indexing Guidelines

Create and Process operational invoices using Nexus and route all AP cycle work flow to MRI

Utilize Timberscan Accounting software to automate invoice data into Timberline

Monitor all dashboards for accuracy of pending invoices.

Research and resolve integration errors as they arise

Liaison between property administrators/property managers for all accounting purposes pertaining to Nexus, MRI, Timblerline, Timberscan and databases

COHEN BROTHERS REALTY, New York, NY

Accounts Payable Manger/Systems Analysts (March 2011 to May 2014)

Responsible for proofing all accounts payable data entry and check runs for the entire company portfolio (14 properties)

Perform monthly system processes to facilitate tenant billings including direct reimbursable and sundry expenses for commercial assets

Facilitate monthly and year end accounting closing procedures

Create 1099 for both accounting databases (building and corporate)

Correct data (charges in CM) via SQL Query

Assist in creating reports via SQL Query

Provide on-site training and guidance to accounting team members regarding accounts payable functionality of MRI

Consultative ongoing interaction with vendors

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS/HALSTEAD, New York, NY

Assistant Director of Management Accounting Systems (January, 2005 to March 2011)

Managed a team of eight accounts payable coordinators

Leverage accounting experience to improve system information and reporting capabilities

Initiate multiple data imports from ancillary systems reducing data entry while improving data integrity

Perform monthly system processes to facilitate tenant billings including direct reimbursable and sundry expenses for commercial and residential assets

Responsible for the execution of accounts payable runs and mortgage check batch processing

Coordinate with banks for payroll and NYSE/FUTA electronic processing

Generate monthly broker billing statement and supplemental information

Provide team leaders with timely and comprehensive tenant and property reports

Assist in year-end accounting related closing procedures

Facilitate monthly accounting closing procedures

Provide on-site training and guidance to accounting team members regarding accounts payable functionality of MRI

ING CLARION PARTNERS, New York, NY

Financial Systems Analyst (September 1999 to February 2004)

Liaise with MRI implementation and support staff to assist in resolution of product issues

Develop new account maintenance protocols effectuating a more efficient operating environment

Interact with third-party managers, local and remote users to provide technical assistance on all MRI accounting issues

Prioritize, coordinate and assist in resolution of MRI financial and accounting help-desk cases

Monitor the successful completion of electronic data transfer between home office and remote sites

Communicate to departmental supervisor’s updates, status reports and other information including an overview of help-desk cases, system problems and user issues

Provide and maintain weekly update of client portfolio performance to departmental supervisors

Support local and remote users with financial systems application utilizing Microsoft SQL server)

CLARION PARTNERS New York, NY

Accounts Payable Coordinator (November 1997 to September 1999)

Responsible for monitoring bank reconciliation, invoice maintenance and check printing for over 15 properties and corporate offices;

Review and ensure accuracy of invoices for portfolio and ownership expenditures;

Oversee accounts payable entry and processes at remote management and corporate offices;

Provide on-site training and guidance to accounting team members regarding accounts payable functionality of MRI

EDUCATION

Mount Saint Mary College Newburgh, NY Concentration – Accounting/Major: BBA 2026

QUEENS COLLEGE, Flushing, NY Concentration - Accounting/Major: English

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficient in Windows PC platform

Desktop Operating Systems: Windows Vista, XP, 2000, NT4.0, 98

Office Automation:

Microsoft Office 2003, 2000, XP, 97 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat Professional

Enterprise Applications:

Windows Server 2003/2000, Microsoft SQL 2000/7.0/6.5, Microsoft Exchange 2003/2000/5.5, Microsoft Terminal Server, Citrix MetaFrame Nfuse, Captaris RightFax, PeopleSoft Financials, NAI Magic, Halogen e-Appraisal, Namura Track-It, Blackberry Enterprise for Exchange

Real Estate

Management Reports International ("MRI") – 4.0/3.x/ 2.x – Modules: GL, AP, CM, RM, and MRIWeb

MRI Net Source, Timberscan and Timberline, Nexus, Avid, Yardi, Concur. MDS (Multi Data Services)

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