Cynthia Griffin
Auburn
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Manager with a proven track record at Vankirk Electric, excelling in financial reporting and vendor relationship management. Adept at implementing strategic planning and cost accounting practices, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and enhancing operational efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Vankirk Electric
01.2014 - Current
- Manages AP department Customer Vendor Relations, and the AP disbursement group which handles all check disbursements.
- Manages accounting functions including maintenance of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, ensures accuracy and timeliness.
- Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
- Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information; ensures accuracy of financial statements.
- Provides accounting assistance to project managers and operations staff; responds to financial questions/concerns to meet business needs.
Tax Preparer
Intuit, Inc.
01.2020 - 2026
- Prepare individual tax returns, with all schedules and amendments, 1040.
- Prepare business filings: 941, 990, 1099, W-3, W-2.
- Prepare quarterly tax filings.
- Prepared tax returns for individuals and businesses using Intuit software.
- Educated clients on tax filing requirements and deadlines.
Freight Audit & Allocation Specialist
Macy’s
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Apply freight payments daily into the company’s systems, 12,000 keystroke daily.
- Consolidate payments, research problems and balance.
- Enter manual receipt information in Excel spreadsheet.
- Review return to vendor information on Web DSS.
AP/AR Specialist/Executive Assistant
Impact Innovations Group
02.2003 - 12.2006
- Facilitated month-end closings while maintaining organized filing systems.
- Reviewed and posted payments in PeopleSoft to ensure accuracy.
- Assisted with check runs, entering time reports into PeopleSoft.
- Created spreadsheets, producing, printing, and mailing invoices efficiently.
- Entered journal entries and balanced accounts to uphold financial integrity.
Executive Assistant
Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama
01.1997 - 02.2004
- Coordinated travel arrangements and calendar management for Executive Director.
- Prepared fiscal year budget in collaboration with Director.
- Managed payroll using QuickBooks while reconciling all financial accounts.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable as insurance administrator.
- Compiled financial reports and handled quarterly tax filings.
- Assisted in preparation of year-end 990 tax filing.
Education
Certificate - Accounting
Prince Georges’ Community College
Landover, Md.Landover, Md.
Business/Accounting
Georgia Gwinnet College
Lawrenceville, GALawrenceville, GA
Skills
- Cost accounting and budgeting
- Payroll and tax preparation
- Strategic planning
- Journal entry and bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
- Customer service
- Hardware: Spectrum, QuickBooks, Meditech
- Accounts payable management
- General ledger maintenance
- Vendor relationship management
- Problem solving
- Software: Excel, Access, MS Office, Lotus Notes
Certification
Licensed Real Estate Agent, 01/01/06
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tax Preparer
Intuit, Inc.
01.2020 - 2026
Accounts Payable Manager
Vankirk Electric
01.2014 - Current
Freight Audit & Allocation Specialist
Macy’s
01.2006 - 01.2009
AP/AR Specialist/Executive Assistant
Impact Innovations Group
02.2003 - 12.2006
Executive Assistant
Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama
01.1997 - 02.2004
Certificate - Accounting
Prince Georges’ Community College
Business/Accounting
Georgia Gwinnet College