Accounting Accounts Payable

Fordelma Jones

Highly organized and focused Bookkeeper with track record of efficiently supporting overall accounting activities for Non-Profits and for Profit corporations. Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity. Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, and a keen ability to analyze cost control while providing timely and frequent financial information that supports corporate goal and objectives.

KEY SKILLS

• Accounts Processes & Management

• Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions

• Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping

• GAAP Standards & Government Regulations

• Vendor Negotiations & Management • Financial System Technologies

• Records Organization & Management

• Journal Entries & General Ledger

• Payroll Processing and Management

• Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2007 – 2010

General Ledger Bookkeeper

SEIU – ULTCW- CUHW

Service Employee International Union – United Long Term Care Worker – California Homecare Workers Union – Homecare Workers Training Center - Los Angeles, California

Provided accounting support for the largest labor union in California, which services 180,000 homecare providers and nursing home workers, collecting over 48M in dues.

Processed Payroll for over 200 employees and members (Paychex/ADP) , reconciled, prepared and maintained payroll schedules for LM2 reporting,W9’s and 1099’s, assisted with preparation of W2’s. Performed accounts payable, check processing and printing, coding check request, cash receipts, garnishments and invoicing functions for three different divisions. Maintain lease agreements, general ledger posting and journal entries, researched account transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintained and streamlined contracts and travel expenses processing and payment for independent contractors, interacted with external / internal employees, clients and vendors, on a regular basis.

• Supported a significant increase in productivity levels by streamlining the payroll process.

• Maintained and processed payroll information , contracts and created excel time sheets for over 80 temporary workers working various rate and shifts making process 50% more efficient.

• Setup and maintained record keeping for two subsidiary companies (CUHW, HCWTC).

Fordelma Jones

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2000 – 2007

Bookkeeper

Drew Child Development Corporation, Los Angeles California

Finance Department

Ensured accurate and timely processing of accounting data for a multipurpose corporation that provided child care, developmental, educational, social, and mental health services to approximately 4000 children and their families and processed payment for approximately 2,000 child care providers through the Cal Work Stage 1, 2 and 3 programs.

Performed accounting functions in a fast paced environment including accounts payable, check processes/ printing, payroll processing (ADP), processing bank deposits and cash receipts. Researched and resolved billing /provider payment discrepancies, employed outstanding communication skills in assisting providers and vendors with various escalated issues.

• Assisted with the implementation of new accounting program for the stage 1, 2, and 3 programs

• Streamlined processing over 2000 paychecks and timesheets.

• Established more efficient purchase order form and tracking systems.

• Saved company substantial discounts with vendors.

1989 – 2000

Bookkeeper

Holtzman Office Furniture, Los Angeles California

Accounting Department

Executed a broad range of accounting functions for one of the largest furniture dealers in the country, which also supplied office furniture rentals to studios for movie and television productions.

Performed accounts receivable and accounts payable functions. Forecasted daily cash flow, analyzed and schedule payment, produced daily, weekly and monthly reports for CEO. Issued and processed checks and rentals. Backed-up and troubleshot accounting system. Worked closely with controller and external auditors on monthly and year end closing.

• Successfully collected 98% of AR before closing of business

• Backup for payroll and rental processing

• Worked closely with controller and owner to close out business.

Fordelma Jones

EDUCATION

INTERNATIONAL SEMINARY - Los Angeles, California - Advanced Practical Theology 2000

SOUTH BAY COLLEGE – South Bay, California - Certified Legal and Word Information Processing 1987

LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE – Los Angeles, California - AA Degree – Broadcasting Technology 1984

• Accounting Software – MAS 90-200, FUNDWARE, QUICKBOOKS, Customized Accounting Software

• Payroll Systems – PAYCHEX, ADP

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point, Outlook)

• All Standard Office Equipment

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