Paul Riefberg

Accounting

Allen, TX *****

804-***-**** Cell

adxcu2@r.postjobfree.com

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Detailed Accounting ~ Unmatched Work Ethic ~ Collaborative Team Member Accounting with experience performing accounting and finance functions within organizations in financial services, real estate, manufacturing, consumer industries. Effective Problem Solving skills, Dedicated, ADP Payroll, E.D.I., Great Plains, SAGE ERP MAS 200, Oracle and Microsoft Word, Excel 97% proficiency, spreadsheet tracking, multiple scores of 12,000+ KSPH numeric data entry 10-Key by touch, alpha-numeric 8400+ KSPH, solid attention to detail, Lockbox and Proof Capture, compiling, researching, documentation, Records Management and ad-hoc management reports. Reviewing, reconciling and balancing. Reputation for ensuring financial accuracy, spearheading process improvements.

§ General Ledger Assignments

§ Accounts Receivable

§ Full Cycle Accounts Payable

§ Ad Hoc Excel Management Reporting

§ Vendor Statements and Follow-Up

§ Audit Prep

§ Process Improvement

§ Transaction Postings

EXPERIENCE

Jack Henry Banking Services, Allen, TX 2014-Present Item Processor II Back office process update on bank work for Allen, TX and Oklahoma City, OK locations. Keying, balancing, meeting deadlines on over 375 banks, ensuring and verifying all data prior to core processing.

• Resolving errors from source documents using very specific member bank criteria.

• Review documents for accuracy, completeness and adherence to established standards.

• Create independent as well as team notes on recurring reject circumstances.

• Quality Control, ensure conformance with regulations and procedures. Support other IP areas as needed. Coats Aloe International 2014-2014

Fulfillment Specialist, Dallas, TX

Customer specific special instructions, E.D.I. validation, SAGE ERP MAS 200 invoice and inventory verification.

• Real-time inventory movements, cycle counts and corrections.

• Ongoing special instructions verification and updates.

• Billing, invoicing, validate EDI special handling confirmed. PNC Bank 2013-2014

Operations Senior Specialist, Richardson, TX

Interpret and process a variety of transactions in a production environment.

• Adhere to production schedule, with ongoing and ever changing priorities.

• Keying Explanation of Benefits (EOB’s), settling monies, noting reasons for any activity not fully reimbursed.

• QA identifying problematic batches for special handling. Wachovia / Wells Fargo Bank, VA & TX 1993-2013

ITEM PROCESSING-OPERATIONS ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST & WORK FLOW COORDINATOR Accounting Specialist tracking daily settlements, Lockbox, management reports, validating large dollar instruments to ensure accuracy of financial information, Lockbox ad-hoc reports and feedback, Oracle supplies Tracking. Paul Riefberg, Page 2

• Daily settlements, ACH, Partner Banks Image Files, repair rejects, reconcile entries, management reports.

• Plan, conduct and document Monthly QA Vendor meetings, distribute minutes and other feedback.

• Updated deposit correction system on U.S. bonds pricing, and calculate foreign currency conversions.

• Coordinated routing of payments, for settlement requirements. Management reports.

• Compile Excel Ad hoc reports for management of on-site activity, recommendations and workflow improvements, including reduction of excessive rejects, archiving and records management.

• Championed departmental efficiency by proactively streamlining procedures and trouble shooting processes. Analysis of sort-pattern changes, operations/workflow changes.

• Served as the controls desk, managed updates, initiated functions, systems resolution to minimize interruption. RECONCILER

Resolved out-of-balance conditions, managed functions of transit, ACLS, settlement, along with urgencies of capture, repair and reconciling. Identified areas of potential improvement, developed plans for increasing efficiencies and reducing costs, and facilitated meetings with management to discuss and initiate implementation procedures.

• Increased departmental efficiencies by analyzing, automating, and restructuring work flow procedures. Developed “task sheets”, condensed complex routing information into easy-to-understand training charts.

• Slashed costs through courier changes. Enhanced float restructuring reporting so that it is Fed District specific.

• Recognized by management as a team leader, frequent recipient of on-the-spot performance bonuses for thoroughness, commitment, and problem solving.

Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA 2000 - 2001

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Performed accounts payable duties, including managing the expense report process and ensuring the accuracy and adequate management of accounts payable accounts. Vendor contact, approvals.

• Assigned GL codes to accounts payable and employee expense reports. Recorded payables, batched checks, matching original PO to receipts confirmation and final invoice.

• Identified expense account irregularities versus company credit card statements for management review. Responded to inquiries regarding specific transactions or issues as needed. CompuLife (now AIG), Midlothian, VA 1999 - 2000

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Full Cycle accounts payable start to finish, checks, approvals, timely vendor payments for five CompuLife companies.

• Great Plains A/P batch processing, Recorded accounts payable and proper GL and split assignments.

• Reviewed and matched POs with packing slips and A/P invoices, resolved vendor inquiries.

• Performed end of month accounts payable general ledger movements and confirmations. Jewish Family Services, Richmond, VA 1997 - 1999

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT, ADP PAYROLL, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Non-Profit, performed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll duties.

• Performed daily payroll duties, timekeeping, accurate and timely processing of 76-ADP weekly and bi-monthly payrolls. Pays consisted of commissions, hourly, regular and PTO, Wage Garnishments.

• Billings, postings and research correcting accounts receivables.

• Tracked labor timekeeping records, time sheets, vacation and sick leave accruals, compensation adjustments, employee deductions, terminations, benefits administration, 403B, claims to ensure accurate payroll processing.

• Daily Deposit and posting of monies for client accounts and charitable giving. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science - St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY Mathematics Certification - New York University, New York, NY Programming – Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, AL INTERESTS

Avid sports enthusiast. Completed 16 marathons.

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