Accounts Payable Accounting

LEAH COWAN

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New Albany, OH *3054

Cell: 818-***-****

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Career Profile

An accomplished hard working and talented accounting professional with more than 18 years of experience in managing accounting and accounts payable. Backed by a solid credentials (Bachelor of Science Business Administration) and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices as well as MS Office Suite, Mas 500, Oracle, Quickbooks, Concur and Erequestor.

Key Skills

- Accounts Payable Processes & Management

- Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions

- Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Vendor Negotiations & Management

- Records Organization & Management

- Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

- Payroll Processing and Quarterly/Year End Payroll Taxes

- Sales Tax Processing

- Purchase Order Processing

- Audit Expense Reports

- Bank and Credit card Reconciliations

Professional Strengths

- Ability to supervise teams, improve workflow, accuracy and efficiency.

- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting, data review, payroll processing and reconciliations.

- Familiar with vendor relations, implementation of technologies and program management.

- Ability to establish good relationship with service providers and vendors.

- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Ability to work with little supervision.

- In-depth knowledge of accounting programs like Mas 500, Quickbooks, and Oracle

Professional Experience

Crown Media Networks, Studio City, CA

Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator, 11/2000 to 10/2011

Assumed full responsibility of accurate processing of invoices, check request, expense reports and posting Purchase Orders. Managed vendor/supplier relations. Processed and prepared daily bank deposits. Maintained adequate audit trail for all A/P transactions and accounting adjustments directed by the Controller. Audited expense reports and invoices for payment. Processed 1099. Maintained adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; addressed escalated issued from employees and vendor regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations. Provide staff training on PO systems and A/P guidelines.

L& W Veterinary, Inc North Hollywood, CA

Full Charge Bookkeeper, 12/1993 to10/2000

Overall supervision and maintenance of Office Administration for 50 employees, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Administered payroll, compensation and benefits package. Responsible for employee’s time cards and payroll distribution. Prepared Financial Statements. Processed all monthly, quarterly and year end payroll/sales taxes for Federal and State requirements. Processed W2 and 1099. Handled Cash, Credit Card and Bank transactions and reconciliations. Ensured timely payment of vendor invoices. Processed codes and posted invoices for payment.

Education

University of San Carlos, Philippines, 1980

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

Major: Banking & Finance

Minor: Accounting

George Brown College of Arts and Technology

Secretarial Practice

References

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