Accounts Payable Practice Management

Diane Federico

508-***-**** / **.***@*******.***

Self-motivated and highly productive accounting professional with proven general accounting qualifications and a track record of achieving financial goals. Work harmoniously and effectively with other staff members, inspiring their cooperation and confidence. Demonstrated diligent research and analysis skills in reconciling complex problems. Successful in implementing new systems and workflow procedures to increase financial control and productivity. Skilled at building team collaboration using a participative leadership style that motivates and empowers staff.

QuickBooks

ADP

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Financial Statements

Practice Management

Proficient in Excel, QuickBooks, ADP, and GAAP

CORONIS HEALTH, Westwood, MA 2021 to present

PAYROLL/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANGER

Managed the financial team for this leading provider of RCM and Practice Management.

Oversaw the processing of payroll in ADP, accounts payable in bill.com and financial

statements in QuickBooks. Maintained cash balances for all clients. Provided leadership

to the financial team.

Set up the mapping of the G/L interface from ADP to QuickBooks.

Automated the syncing of bill.com into QuickBooks.

Completed the set up of automatic bank feeds into QuickBooks.

Spearheaded cross-department project between payroll and HR teams.

Implemented the set up on new clients in ADP time & attendance.

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, Franklin, MA 2016 to 2021

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/PAYROLL MANAGER

Managed the Accounts Payable and Payroll departments for this leading multinational biotechnology

product development company. Provide leadership, training and development for 12 direct reports in

shared service environment. Prepared monthly journal entries, reconciliations and coordinated the

month end close for a timely and accurate close.

Ensured timely payments of vendor invoices, maintained accurate records and control procedures

for payroll processing.

Reallocated job duties for staff to improve workflow by focusing on each business unit to improve productivity.

Strengthened vendor/supplier relationships by continuously corresponding with vendors.

Created onboard package for new hires to ensure a positive experience for new hires.

Worked with IT develop queries and reports to streamline process.

Transitioned the Accounts Payable functions from four off site locations to the shared service center.

Advantage Resourcing, Inc., Norwood, MA 2012-2016

Senior Accountant

Perform diversified duties in maintaining and providing accurate and timely financial statements for one of the world’s leading staffing companies. Reconcile complex bank statements. Conduct balance sheet flux and reconcile balance sheet accounts in a shared service center with $1B in revenues.

Redesigned and implemented more effective and timely procedures for reconciling complex bank reconciliations.

Automated preparation of Worker’s Compensation monthly accrual, reducing preparation time by 5 hours per month.

Organized the Abandoned Property to ensure filing in a timely manner.

Improved process for pension audit.

Saint Anne’s Hospital, Fall River, MA 2006-2012

Accounting Manager

Applied principals of accounting in accordance with GAAP for timely analysis of financial information and preparation of financial statements for a 160-bed, acute-care community hospital. Prepared monthly management financial reports, managed daily cash transactions and reporting, reconciled accounts, and managed month-end closing functions. Reported directly to Director of Financial Operations. Managed four accounts payable administrators and one staff accountant.

Provided effective direction, guidance, and leadership over the accounts payable and accounting staff, motivating the team to improve productivity.

Maintained accurate records of all financial data in accordance with corporate policy and procedures.

Streamlined and improved the accounts payable process to increase productivity by 15%.

Served as project lead to implement electronics payments and reduce costs.

Directed accounting department transition to Steward Healthcare.

Thompson Products, Inc., Lakeville, MA 2004-2006

Accounting Manager

Oversaw the administration and refinement of accounting operations for $24M company specializing in manufacturing and industrial supplies. Managed budget and general ledger analysis, reconciliation, and maintenance. Oversaw accounts receivable and accounts payable as well as credit management activities. Managed tracking of fixed assets and other capital expenditures, reporting, survey, and audit preparation. Directed activities of accounts payable administrator and accounts receivable administrator.

Structured the company’s first operating budget and integrated administration procedures into PeopleSoft. Set up budget to actual reporting for department heads to better understand.

Improved financial forecasting and control within manufacturing, sales, and administration.

Realigned accounts receivable procedures to streamline processes.

Established credit policies and collection procedures to reduce aging accounts.

Supervised performance, training, and appraisal of accounting staff.

Managed bank reporting to ensure compliance with borrowing certificate.

Education

Curry College, Milton, MA

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, cum laude

Professional Development

Dun & Bradstreet – Strategic Financial Analysis, Team-Building

Advanced Microsoft Excel, Access, Genuine Leadership Training,

Developing Frontline Leaders and Manager Training

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