CHRISTEENIA M. LEE
Hoover,AL
Summary
Accounting specialist with comprehensive expertise in billing management, accounts payable, and compliance with GAAP. Demonstrated ability to streamline financial processes, enhance accuracy in reporting, and ensure timely vendor payments. Strong background in collaborating with various departments to support effective financial planning and reporting.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Analyst
Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in AL
Birmingham, AL
11.2025 - Current
- Managed accounts payable functions, including invoicing, weekly ACH and check processing, and credit card payments, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly and quarterly billing statements to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Developed and monitored budgets for various departments and programs to support financial planning.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure financial data is accurately reported and utilized.
- Assist in responding to external auditors and internal auditors and provide necessary documentation for annual audits.
AP Accountant
Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc.
Birmingham, AL
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed accounts payable process, ensuring timely invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, and payments.
- Maintained current open payables and substantiated balances for accurate financial reporting.
- Managed the process for proper coding of construction invoices and lien releases.
- Issued invoices and purchase orders, facilitating timely payments to consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Approved expenses and ensured proper billing to clients.
- Distributed job cost reports to internal personnel and entered job cost corrections.
- Maintained contract documents and records of lien releases.
- Laid off due to company restructuring.
AP Coordinator
PJ United - Hybrid
Birmingham, AL
11.2019 - 12.2023
- Collected and verified invoices, bills, and checks by performing pre-audits to ensure both accuracy and appropriateness prior to payment.
- Managed vendor correspondence, updated profiles, and processed vendor payments to ensure timely transactions.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Reviewed and reconciled balance sheet accounts at the end of each accounting period.
- Balanced all bank accounts with general ledgers monthly to ensure accuracy.
- Drafted financial statements, balance sheets, and income statements for store operations.
- Compiled and organized financial data into monthly reports for management review.
- Provided both administrative and financial support in corporate environment by processing accounts payable transactions and monitoring payroll functions to make sure that office operates smoothly, accurately, and effectively.
AR Specialist
BioHorizons, Inc.
Hoover, AL
06.2016 - 11.2019
- Engaged with customers to resolve outstanding balances through effective follow-up calls on delinquent accounts.
- Followed up on overdue payments and coordinated payment plans with clients to enhance cash flow.
- Transact credit/debit memos and initiate refunds on customer accounts posting properly to general ledger accounts.
- Finalize and submit monthly accounts receivable reports on the last business day of each month. Monthly AR closing on the last business day of each month.
- Accounts receivable management. Post daily cash receipts. Prepare monthly ageing reports.
- Prepare individual account details per request, including international accounts.
- Assist with annual external audit through AR record retrieval and process.
- Assist with annual inventory audits.
Claims Appeal Representative
Novitas Solutions
01.2016 - 06.2016
- Responded to Medicare inquiries regarding appeals and reopenings, ensuring compliance with timelines and regulations.
- Researched electronic files and imaged records, accessing systems such as Multi-Carrier System (MCS), Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS), and Medicare Appeals System (MAS) to support accurate claim processing.
- Remote, Contract
Case Analyst
Cahaba GBA
Ridgeland, MS
01.2011 - 11.2015
- Managed claims processing for beneficiaries utilizing Medicare Part B Clinic visits and ambulance services.
- Analyzed claims and appeals to pinpoint discrepancies and recommend actionable improvements.
- Reviewed case files and documentation to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and resolution of issues.
- Compiled comprehensive reports summarizing findings and actionable recommendations for enhancing case management.
- Established relationships with community resources to better serve client needs and facilitate referrals.
- Conducted follow-up assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and services provided.
Real Estate Assistant
Trustmark Bank
Jackson, MS
07.2007 - 12.2011
- Built and nurtured professional relationships with clients, real estate agents, lenders, and escrow personnel to facilitate smooth transactions.
- Assisted in closing transactions smoothly by preparing necessary documentation and coordinating with title companies, lenders, and inspectors.
- Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
- Supported agents in managing multiple transactions simultaneously, ensuring deadlines were met consistently.
- Streamlined office operations by managing errands and administrative functions to support team productivity.
- Improved office organization through the implementation of efficient filing systems, database management, and document preparation.
- Executed processing of applications and paperwork to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
- Provided assistance to coworkers with daily operational tasks to enhance workflow.
Business Banking Asdsistant
Regions Bank
Ridgeland, MS
09.2002 - 07.2007
- Managed customer service inquiries, identifying and implementing effective resolutions to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Managed high-volume transactions accurately, ensuring minimal discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, contributing to a positive reputation for the bank.
- Reconciled bank accounts for the business customers.
- Executed wire transfers, stop payments and account transfers.
- Processed applications for new accounts.
- Facilitated cross-selling of credit cards, loans, and other bank products, contributing to revenue growth.
- Generated weekly Business Banking reports to analyze financial performance and support informed decision-making.
- Maintained confidentiality of private banking information with discretion, diplomacy and professionalism.
- Imaged banking and loan documents, created computerized placeholders and built comprehensive electronic credit files.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Antonelli College
Jackson06-2001
High School Diploma -
Florence High School
Florence05-1996
Skills
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Invoice processing
- Accounts payable management
- Billing Management
- Expense reporting
- Financial Transactions
- Cash Management
- Bank reconciliation
- Credit card reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Month-end closing
- End-of-month procedures
- Ledger maintenance
- Financial recordkeeping
- General accounting
- Financial reporting
- GAAP principles
- Journal preparation
- Bookkeeping reconciliation
- Accounting operations
- Balance Verification
- Vendor negotiation
- Accounting processing
Timeline
Accounting Analyst
Catholic Diocese of Birmingham in AL
11.2025 - Current
AP Accountant
Capital Growth Buchalter, Inc.
12.2023 - 09.2025
AP Coordinator
PJ United - Hybrid
11.2019 - 12.2023
AR Specialist
BioHorizons, Inc.
06.2016 - 11.2019
Claims Appeal Representative
Novitas Solutions
01.2016 - 06.2016
Case Analyst
Cahaba GBA
01.2011 - 11.2015
Real Estate Assistant
Trustmark Bank
07.2007 - 12.2011
Business Banking Asdsistant
Regions Bank
09.2002 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Business Management
Antonelli College
High School Diploma -
Florence High School