Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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IRENE A. LOVETT

IRENE A. LOVETT

East Norriton,PA

Summary

Highly experienced Accounting Specialist with a strong background in the insurance and nonprofit sectors. Demonstrates expertise in financial software such as SAP, Excel, and QuickBooks, alongside a proven track record of leading teams towards enhanced financial reporting accuracy and efficiency. Skilled in improving processes and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Accounting Specialist II (Team Lead)

TMNA Services/Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Bala Cynwyd, PA
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead a team to ensure accurate and timely accounts payable records under the Accounts Payable Manager's supervision
  • Manage processing of vendor invoices, purchase orders, and transactions for 100 offices nationwide
  • Oversaw the issuance of company credit cards and managed processing of checks, wires, ACH, and virtual payables
  • Provide guidance on expense coding and interface with other departments to resolve vendor disputes
  • Performed month-end account analysis, prepared journal entries, and supported financial reporting requirements
  • Maintain vendor files in SAP/Concur, implement internal controls, and assist in annual audits
  • Commitment to meeting financial reporting deadlines and serve as a backup to other accounting personnel
  • Key Achievements: Enhanced accuracy and efficiency in the accounts payable process
  • Improved internal controls and compliance with GAAP.

Senior Accounting Specialist I

TMNA Services/Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Bala Cynwyd, PA
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Adhered to company accounting practices, ensuring accurate and timely completion of accounts payable records for 64 offices nationwide
  • Reconciled company issued credit card statements, processed payment checks, and assisted with expense coding and budget allocation
  • Conducted account analysis for month end, provided journal entries for accruals, and fulfilled financial analysis and reporting requests
  • Maintained vendor files in SAP/Concur and upheld internal controls
  • Assisted in annual audits by providing accounts payable documentation
  • Key Achievements: Assisted on a team with implementation of month end closing system Blackline
  • Successfully managed accounts payable functions, contributing to accurate financial reporting
  • Supported audit processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Accounting Specialist

TMNA Services/Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Bala Cynwyd, PA
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Received and documented individual invoices, entered invoices into Concur/SAP systems, and prepared accounts payable checks
  • Managed petty cash disbursement, taxes, and purchase orders, and balanced accounts payable reports
  • Maintained and filed invoices and supporting documentation by vendor name
  • Processed payments for monthly rent and board fees, and prepared month end reports
  • Key Achievements: Streamlined invoice processing and improved accuracy in accounts payable records.

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Valley Youth House/AICenter
Philadelphia, PA
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Supervised the administrative team, reviewed, coded, and batched invoices for accounts payable
  • Ensured accurate recording of payable accounts and appropriate authorization for payments
  • Reconciled petty cash and transportation funds, managed new employee paperwork, timesheets, scheduling, and payroll
  • Processed and distributed stipends/rent payments for clients
  • Key Achievements: Improved financial management processes for the nonprofit organization
  • Successfully transitioned system from a manual, paper-based process to a streamlined electronic system, resulting in increased efficiency, accuracy, and enhanced record-keeping capabilities
  • Enhanced efficiency in payments and stipend distribution to clients.

Education

Accounting Studies -

Community College of Philadelphia
12.2004

High School Diploma -

Thomas Alva Edison High
Philadelphia, PA
12.2001

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06.2024 - Current

Skills

  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • SAP
  • Concur
  • QuickBooks
  • Blackline
  • Efficient in SAP HANA
  • Microsoft Power
  • Knowledge of GAAP
  • Excellent organizational and computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment
  • Expense Tracking
  • Advanced Excel
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Auditing procedures
  • Internal Controls
  • Recordkeeping
  • Knowledge of financial statements
  • Account Updates

Certification

Continuous professional development and trainings in accounting software and financial management practices.

Timeline

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Southern New Hampshire University
06.2024 - Current

Senior Accounting Specialist II (Team Lead)

TMNA Services/Philadelphia Insurance Companies
01.2022 - Current

Senior Accounting Specialist I

TMNA Services/Philadelphia Insurance Companies
01.2018 - 01.2022

Accounting Specialist

TMNA Services/Philadelphia Insurance Companies
01.2012 - 01.2018

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Valley Youth House/AICenter
01.2009 - 01.2012

Continuous professional development and trainings in accounting software and financial management practices.

Accounting Studies -

Community College of Philadelphia

High School Diploma -

Thomas Alva Edison High
IRENE A. LOVETT