GARY GELLER
Summary
Talented and focused professional with more than 20 years of expertise performing successfully in a fast-paced Accounts Payable environments.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Music & Arts
Frederick, MD
06/ - Current
- Liaison between all 3rd party vendors and Music & Arts assuring correct general ledger posting. Build all necessary uploads.
- Administrator of corporate credit card account including 300+ users
- Process all form 1099 using specialty software W2 Mate to assure accuracy.
- Train and mentor newly hired employees to educate on process flows and interdepartmental procedures.
- Recruit, interview and hire new employees for the accounts payable department.
- Supervise an accounts payable team of 6 members.
- Document internal controls over disbursement functions to meet strict Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Collaborate extensively with auditors regarding accounts payable during year-end audit processes.
- Use JIRA to request, test and approve the implementation of all new process updates to Accounts Payable.
- Revise and streamline inefficient work procedures for accounts payable
- Decreased company expenses by changing the Affiliate Commission process from manual to electronic (Saving labor, postage and paper)
- Process all check runs and track uncashed checks for unclaimed property.
Accounts Payable Manager
Music & Arts
Frederick, MD
06/ - 06.2008
- Instrumental in the automation of the affiliate commission process-saving the company by lowering the process time from 3 days to 1 hour.
- Increased a vendor discount by 5% through negotiation saving the company in excess of 50K in one quarter.
- Close and reconcile AP module to general ledger assuring accuracy.
- Successful implementation of companies first Purchase Order module which increased profitability through time management and cut back inventory loss.
- Created and managed comprehensive reports to summarize forecast compared to actual expenditures.
- Reviewed all invoices for accuracy, subsequently resolving various issues.
- Observed Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines in such tasks as workflow controls for collections management and credit risk assessments.
- Facilitated monthly team meetings to discuss more efficient procedures and eliminate duplicated efforts or antiquated processes.
- Open and closed all phone, data and utility accounts assuring processes are complete.
- Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.
- Processed 1099 tax forms and ensured compliance to regulations
Accounts Payable Clerk
Music & Arts Center
Rockville, MD
06/ - 09.1995
- Expedited payments by verifying accuracy and currency of vendor information.
- Facilitated payment of invoices due by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
- Reviewed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Music & Arts Center
Rockville, MD
09/ - 09.1991
Instrumental Music Teacher
Victor Litz Music
Gaithersburg, MD
09/ - 09.1990
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Performance and Jazz Composition
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA1981
Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent work ethic
- Highly dependable
- Proficient in Windows based and IBM software
- Proficient in Excel
- Quick learner
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Music & Arts
06/ - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
Music & Arts
06/ - 06.2008
Accounts Payable Clerk
Music & Arts Center
06/ - 09.1995
Instrumental Music Teacher
Music & Arts Center
09/ - 09.1991
Instrumental Music Teacher
Victor Litz Music
09/ - 09.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Performance and Jazz Composition
Berklee College of Music