Jessica U.

• Compared and verified records and bills of vendors and issue payments. • Directed the financial activities including annual or other periodic budgeting process. • Directed the invoicing, reconciliation and cash management activities. • Ensured a timely order closeout and final invoice process. • Ensured the accuracy of the amount entered in the records and invoices of the firms. • Implemented risk management procedures and policies. • Managed payments made by the company to vendors. • Managed the financial processes, documenting cost assumptions, and tracking unit expenditures and generating client account statements. • Maintained records of all payments made • Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable. • Processed weekly payroll, ensuring timely payment of salaries and entitlements via ADP payroll system across 3 states. • Provided management with advice on the financial implications of business activities. • Received all vendor calls; sorted and responded to queries regarding payments. • Recognized for efforts to identify new processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase margin. • Sorted issues with figures and incorrect amounts entered in the bills/invoices. • Worked with COO to ensure that cross-project systems are properly maintained and compatible. • Cut costs by learning and performing year-end 1099 process instead of using accountant. • Earned a career reputation for exceptional efficiency; seamlessly managed the workload of three office staff members during a difficult downsizing. • Negotiated reduced payroll processing and merchant fees saving the company approximately $75,000 annually within three months of hire. • Recognized for efforts to identify new processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase margin. • Thoroughly audited billing records and persevered in telephone collection follow-up, collecting thousands of dollars in overdue or unbilled fees.