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Cynthia Lane

Senior Accountant II
Lithonia,United States

Summary

Senior Accountant II with 20+ years of experience in reconciliation, AP/AR, financial reporting, P&L analysis, and general accounting functions. Skilled in identifying process improvements, resolving variances, and supporting efficiency across departments. Proven ability to thrive under tight deadlines while managing multiple projects. Strong communicator and collaborator, adept at working with all organizational levels. Proficient in Oracle, Concur, PeopleSoft, Tyler Software, Microsoft Excel, AS400, ERP systems, QuickBooks, SAP, AP Automation, and Yardi Voyager.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant II

City of Brookhaven
Brookhaven, GA
01.2023 - 09.2025

Responsible for processing invoices, purchase orders, expense reports,
credit memos, lease payments, employee payroll, P-Card transactions,
cash bonds, and utility payments for 23 departments.















Prepared daily wire transfer payments exceeding $15 million
Identified duplicate payments, overpayments, and potential fraud in
accounting invoices.
Implemented new accounting software improving efficiency by 30%
Streamlined invoice routing to department administrators for GL
coding and approval through AP Automation (ERP Pro-10), improving
efficiency and accuracy
Followed IRS guidelines for submitting vendors' 1099 forms
Executed daily receipts and payables registers for the Director of
Finance
Processed and updated batches in Tyler ERP system for weekly check
run
Distributed positive pay cash reports to management for approval
Provided training to departments on Zendesk, Coray, AP Automation,
and Tyler software to improve efficiency and adoption
Worked with departments via Zendesk to address and resolve invoicing
and payment issues
Reviewed financial documents and accounts to identify discrepancies
and resolve variances
Executed monthly financial close processes in compliance with GAAP
requirements
Conveyed information to vendors clearly and effectively via verbal and
written communication
Set up new vendors and updated existing vendor information in Tyler
to ensure accurate and up-to-date records
Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations, supporting
accurate and timely financial close

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Lectra Systems, Inc
Smyrna, GA
02.2018 - 01.2023

Reviewed, scanned, and processed product invoices, 401(k) benefits,
check requests, federal and state invoices, utility invoices, and travel and expense costs

Allocated and posted journal entries in SunSystems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards

Reconciled bank accounts and vendor statements to ensure accuracy of financial records

Prepared and distributed daily aging and TME reports for U.S., Canada,and Mexico to support regional financial oversight

Prepared and distributed daily aging and TME reports for U.S., Canada, and Mexico to support regional financial oversight

Trained executives and employees in the use of the Concur system

Assisted with month-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations

Performed backup Accounts Receivable functions to ensure continuity of operations and timely cash application

Collaborated with Operations to ensure accurate coding and timely
submission of contract payments

Ensured compliance by preparing and reporting 1099 requirements
during year-end close



Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Gables Residential
Atlanta, GA
02.2018 - 05.2022

Reviewed, scanned, and processed product invoices, 401k benefits, check request, federal and state invoices, utility invoices and travel and expense cost

Allocated/Post journal entries in Sun System

Reconciled bank and vendor statements

Ran daily aging and TME reports for US, CA, and MX

Trained executives and new employees in Concur System.

Augmented yearly savings of $10,000 by replacing vendor accounts from checks to ACH and wire payments

Supported financial auditors for accuracy of revenue and expense accounts

Deposited payments for vendors and employees in HSBCnet

Ensured documentation was in compliance with state and federal regulations

Assisted with month-end close

Performed backup Accounts Receivable functions

Worked closely with Operations to ensure coding and contract payments submitted timely

Reported 1099 requirements for year-end close

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southern A&M University
Baton Rouge, LA
08.1994 - 06.1997

Skills

Leadership & Development, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Customer Service & Satisfaction, Resource Allocation, Revenue Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, Data Record & Information, Finance & Account Management, Strategic & Execution

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Software

SAP Oracle 12 AS 400 PeopleSoft Financials 91 Purchasing Module Electric Resource Planning (ERP) EDI Yardi Voyager Infor 10 Financial Business (Sun Systems) View Point QuickBooks Microsoft Excel (V Lookups and pivot tables) Concur

Timeline

Senior Accountant II

City of Brookhaven
01.2023 - 09.2025

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Lectra Systems, Inc
02.2018 - 01.2023

Senior Accounts Payable Clerk

Gables Residential
02.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Southern A&M University
08.1994 - 06.1997
Cynthia LaneSenior Accountant II