Project Management Accounts Payable

Ines P. Guyton

https://linkedIn.com/in/ines-guyton

*** ***** ***** **** ***** Park, Texas 78613

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Client Accounting Management Audit Management financial Analysis

Organized, analytical, and resourceful leader with over 20 years of progressive experience driving success across accounting, finance, audit, project management, and process improvement. Proven ability to implement strategies that optimize cross-industry operations, delivering measurable outcomes. A skilled collaborator, adept at aligning client goals with actionable solutions. Recognized for leading teams under pressure, prioritizing and delegating tasks efficiently, and building processes from the ground up to enhance operational effectiveness.

Key Skills & Expertise

Business Partner Support

Project Management

Account Management & Reconciliation

Month/Quarter-End Close Processes

Financial Statement Preparation

Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable / Billing

Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Global Vendor Management

Contract Review

Training & Outsourcing

Governance & Procurement (SOX 404 Audit)

Budget Management

Forecasting

Invoice Automation

Revenue Optimization & Savings

Global Billing Entity Migration

Cost Allocation

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

International Compliance

Audit Data Analytics

Project Management

Strategic Roadmaps

Vendor Relationships

Prototyping

Documentation

Stakeholder Management

Product Planning

Legacy System Transition

Quality Assurance

Risk Management and Compliance

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Technical Snapshot

Software Platforms: NetSuite, Workday, Slack, Zoom, Isolved, Asana, Hyperion, Crystal Reports, Great Plains, Oracle, Remedy, Business Objects, ADP, PeopleSoft, Master Billing Application, Eudora Pro, STARS, IPMS, CMAS, PowerPoint, Foxtrot Bill Map, SFTP, OMP, SMC, Matrix, SQL, BillTrak, Bill.com, PowerBI, Tableau, SAP

Languages (fluent): Portuguese, Spanish, French, English

Other Tools: Google Translate, Yandex, Skype, WebEx, MS Teams, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

Notable Achievements

Received the British Telecom Excellence Award for resolving a multi-million dollar telecom dispute.

Managed full-cycle dispute claim reconciliation process with vendors both domestically and internationally.

Achieved cost savings exceeding $150K per quarter by meticulously reviewing time-sensitive invoice audits, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail.

Implemented effective cost control measures by leveraging expertise in internal audit and payables systems, resulting in significant reductions in corporate telecommunications expenses.

Expert in Global Billing Entity migrations, transfers, and assignments, specializing in circuit entity tagging.

Professional Experience & Accomplishments

Finlyte Austin, Texas 07/2024 - 03/2025

Client Accounting Manager-Accountant

Responsible for reconciliation of client records, including balance sheets, bank statements, credit card statements, checks, ACH payments, and payroll bi-monthly registries, all managed within NetSuite.

Managed the full financial reporting process and month-end close, supervising accounts payable functions, payroll, and vendor setup.

Led month-end close management and ensured yearly audit readiness.

Oversaw AP invoice payment process, including invoice loading, review, coding, processing, and approval.

Reviewed payroll general ledger entries in cash accounts to identify discrepancies and implemented necessary adjustments in NetSuite to balance accrued payroll records and other charges, including loading payroll reports in CSV format.

Performed bi-monthly payroll reviews, including GL entries and accruals for payroll and PTO in NetSuite based on client-provided backups.

Conducted weekly calls with clients and implementation project managers to resolve NetSuite issues that could hinder successful month-end accounting close.

Ensured compliance with client deliverables by reviewing contracts and verifying all work-paper document requirements were met.

Set up missing vendors in NetSuite and uploaded W-9 vendor documentation. Reviewed invoice coding, approval processes, and submission of billed charges for prompt client approval.

Compiled comprehensive on-boarding documents to train employees on utilizing NetSuite accounting functions effectively.

Reconciled financial data in NetSuite for variance analysis, monthly bank statement reconciliation, and checks and ACH payments against transactions loaded in the system.

Verified accuracy of cash account balances, income statements, trial balances, and various financial reports.

Reviewed and reconciled monthly credit card statements, including prepaid charges and accruals, while preparing FP&A Budget Proforma, monthly balance sheets, and work-papers.

Teoco Austin, Texas 09/2021 - 11/2023

Telecom Audit Consultant

Implemented and improved internal audit processes while training and documenting procedures for new employees and contractors on TEOCO billing tools. Generated reports to streamline clients' invoice review, audit, and payment approvals in compliance with client and vendor payment terms.

Excelled in vendor dispute reconciliation and arbitration, resulting in over $100K in credits for a client.

Managed vendor escalations and invoice automation processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Facilitated daily communications with Accounts Payable managers, data analysts, and auditors across 15 A/P groups in 30 countries, ensuring smooth operations.

Maintained professional communication and ensured compliance with contractual obligations with client personnel and vendors.

Consolidated vendor account statements using VLOOKUP across multiple data sources to resolve debts, credit balances, and misapplied payments.

Facilitated payment approval of invoices and effectively communicated client-supplied data to vendors.

Conducted audit reviews of client telecom invoices using TEOCO's cost management billing tool to ensure accuracy.

Researched contract and tariff information to validate the accuracy of charges and coordinated client invoice loading with the Invoice Automation Department.

Maintained regular communication with senior managers, client vendor managers, and AP managers to address urgent escalations, service interruption notices, outstanding invoices, and upcoming rate change notifications.

Collaborated effectively with team members, auditors, Accounts Payable groups across multiple time zones, international vendors, and senior management to ensure cohesive operations.

Tangoe Austin, Texas 08/2014 - 11/2015

Mobile Audit Manager

Supervised a team of mobile auditors in approving voice and data charges for Fortune 100 clients. Ensured compliance with federal Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act and reviewed client and vendor/carrier contracts to optimize service level agreements.

Served as the key engagement manager for external auditors, overseeing quarterly audits to ensure compliance with ISAE 3402/SSAE 16 regulations.

Increased employee productivity and accuracy through effective leadership, open communication, and empowerment of staff members.

Handled all internal and external escalations and audit inquiries to ensure smooth operations of the Audit Group.

Coached, hired, and trained employees, conducting KPI metrics and quarterly/yearly performance reviews.

Prepared comprehensive audit process documents, including audit data granularity reviews, cross-functional system compatibility assessments, and federal telecommunication compliance initiatives.

British Telecom Reston, Virginia 06/2003 – 07/2011

Financial Analyst & Accountant

Successfully led outsourcing telecom audit processes to Chennai, India. Conducted account reconciliation against Oracle Payables and GL system, ensuring accuracy in currency, invoice, payment dates, and postings. Trained offshore Accenture consultant team on comprehensive audit and analysis procedures.

Achieved $7 million in cost savings by resolving a significant vendor dispute, earning a Corporate Excellence Award in April 2009.

Implemented effective cost control measures that significantly reduced corporate telecommunications expenses and improved profitability.

Resolved quarter-end variances with external contractors to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Maintained annual certification in SOX regulations, UK International anti-bribery laws, and GAAP.

Mentored employees on the proper utilization of corporate inventory and accounting systems, emphasizing accuracy and efficiency.

Acted as a formal liaison to internal departments, including Tax, Payables, Legal, Procurement, and Commercial Management.

Regularly communicated with international and American banks, clients, and corporate partners to maintain strong relationships and resolve issues.

Reviewed payment batch information, including dates, currency, supplier names, payments, taxes, shipping charges on equipment, and banking wire information.

PSINet Ashburn, Virginia 06/2002 – 03/2003

Senior Asset Liquidation Accountant

Lead accountant reconciling corporate assets during court-ordered Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings. Developed effective cost control measures that significantly reduced corporate telecommunications costs through a deep understanding of the company’s internal audit and payables systems. Balanced multi-million-dollar month-end finance reports.

Advised executives, corporate counsel, and the Board of Trustees on financial matters, ensuring accuracy in multi-million-dollar month-end finance reports.

Hired as a consultant post-Cogent’s purchase of PSINet in June 2002, leveraging expertise in billing systems and the collections/dispute processes for all vendor partnerships.

Played a crucial role in liquidating leftover assets as part of the bankruptcy proceedings, managing the financial implications effectively.

Reviewed all payables reports for accuracy in payments, general ledger postings, and coding.

Reconciled payables, billing, and circuit tracking in collaboration with various Telecom representatives to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Specialized in vendor contract analysis and billing validation, ensuring adherence to agreements and optimizing costs.

Implemented billing integration strategies during company mergers and acquisitions to streamline processes.

PSINet Ashburn, Virginia 10/1998 – 06/2002

Telco Reconciliation Auditor & Accountant

Performed comprehensive audits and reconciliations for telecom accounts, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance across various billing systems.

Balanced multi-million-dollar month-end finance reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting.

Reviewed and ensured the accuracy of payables reports, focusing on payments, general ledger postings, and coding.

Reconciled payables, billing, and circuit tracking in collaboration with Telecom representatives, optimizing processes and accuracy.

Specialized in vendor contract analysis and billing validation, enhancing compliance and cost-effectiveness.

Implemented strong cost control measures, leveraging expertise in the company’s internal audit and payables systems to reduce corporate telecommunications costs.

Led billing integration initiatives during company mergers and acquisitions, streamlining operations and financial processes.

Primus Telecommunications Tysons Corner, Virginia 03/1997 – 10/1998

Telecom Auditor

Telco Communications Group Chantilly, Virginia 10/1996 – 03/1997

Telco Auditor

E-Trade Arlington, Virginia 01/1995 – 01/1997

Senior Investor Accountant

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English

George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia

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