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Jacques M. Lerouge

Attleboro

Summary

Extremely motivated and results-driven financial professional with exceptional leadership skills and an extensive background in the following broad-based competencies including maintaining vendor relationships. Proficient in vendor management and thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments. Strong interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to successfully manage a group and increase productivity, program goals and objectives. Proven ability to multi-task, handle new challenges, volunteer for tasks outside of job descriptions and remain calm in crisis situations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Accountant

Molina Healthcare
01.2018 - Current
  • Account reconciliation to identify errors in posting or coding
  • Reviews and verifies the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records
  • Prepare supporting schedules for journal entries (e.g., Concur entries)
  • Coordinates accounting matters with other departments, locations and divisions
  • Utilizes computer to input, retrieve or display accounting information
  • Post cash deposits to JDEdwards
  • Perform daily positive pay submission, process monthly and quarterly invoices, and create PO’s for all vendors

Property Accountant

Trinity Financial
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Financial Management of a portfolio of 40 properties and ensured that mortgage payments, real estate payments and insurance payments are made timely and accurately recorded
  • Prepared monthly financial statements and general ledger work-papers for properties in his/her portfolio
  • Assisted Property Managers in the preparation Common Area Maintenance quarterly and/or annual tenant billings for properties in his/her portfolio
  • Respond to inquiries and questions
  • Prepared Real Estate Tax quarterly and/or semi-annual tenant billings for properties in his/her portfolio
  • Approved and posted invoices to general ledger
  • Processed deposits through bank scanners
  • Processed and paid mortgages, real estate taxes, employee rents, evictions, reserves, inter-company bills, corporate bills, utilities, employee reimbursements, other recurring vouchers or bills
  • Paid mortgages, condo fees, utilities, advertising, insurances, monthly reserves and other invoices that need to be paid by due dates
  • Processed and approved all account payables and payroll functionalities
  • Researched and resolved vendor billing discrepancies
  • Entered and/or uploaded invoices into the system, prepared and performed check runs and electronic payments
  • Maintained/performed data entry into detailed month-end workbook recording prepaid expenses, accruals, insurance accounts, debt payments etc
  • Reviewed check runs with Property Manager and authorized release of payments
  • Calculated management fees and calculated periodic accruals
  • Assisted management with budget preparations

Accounts Payable Supervisor

VALLEY CREST DEVELOPMENT
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Provided leadership, training and development to a team of three Accounts Payable specialists
  • Monitored all Accounts Payable processes, including 1099 processing, petty cash, credit cards, and expense reports
  • Assisted with SOX compliance testing, annual audits and quarterly financial reviews as they related to the A/P function
  • Assisted Controller with cash planning; provided recommendation on weekly vendor cash disbursements
  • Worked with 3-way matching for accurately processing large volumes of purchase orders and invoices
  • Reviewed processing tracked payments and receivables
  • Reconciled bills, vendor purchase orders, invoices, requisitions, and requests for payments
  • Works with vendors to settle billing disputes
  • Ran weekly operating reports and vouchered reports
  • Efficiently managed the accurate and timely processing of over 1500 invoices per month
  • Corresponded via email and telephone collecting and paying on past due accounts, resolving disputes and questions, researching misapplied payments, errors in contracts, and other discrepancies
  • Developed & maintained strong vendor relationships, contracts & negotiated payment terms
  • Created & maintained departmental policies, job descriptions and performance evaluations for Accounts Payable Team
  • Assisted Finance Team with month end processing, including accruals and account reconciliations

Associate Accountant/AP

BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Produced financial reports evaluating completed projects, identifying current trends and evaluating variances
  • Under minimal guidance, prepared, supported and processed financial data (e.g., general ledger, invoices, payables, receivables, validation, journal entries) using various accounting systems in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
  • Assisted in processing over 1,200 invoices monthly to ensure accuracy on payments
  • Researched and allocated payments for more than 20,000 accounts in a short-deadline situation
  • Handled cash and credit card reconciliations, payment date accounting and monthly reporting activities
  • Assisted in analyzing company’s financial data and performances
  • Assisted in developing and implementing cash flow and debt management strategies
  • Evaluated capital expenditures and depreciation data
  • Compiled data to generate financial statements including cash flow, P&L, and balance sheet for review by management
  • Performed due diligence on budgets and projects generating revenue
  • Controlled inventory from ordering supplies and merchandise to setting prices
  • Prepared ad hoc analysis and performance reports to assist management and sales team in evaluating special projects in a timely manner

Education

Master’s degree of Science - Management

Easter Nazarene College
Quincy, MA
01.2020

Bachelor’s degree of Science - Business Administration

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA
01.2018

Associate degree of Arts - General Business

Eastern Nazarene College
Quincy, MA
01.2015

Skills

  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Microsoft Excel expertise
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash Flow Management
  • General Ledger Management
  • Payroll Processing
  • Auditing procedures
  • SAP Knowledge
  • QuickBooks proficiency

References

Available upon request.

Languages

French
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Associate Accountant

Molina Healthcare
01.2018 - Current

Property Accountant

Trinity Financial
01.2017 - 01.2018

Accounts Payable Supervisor

VALLEY CREST DEVELOPMENT
01.2017 - 01.2018

Associate Accountant/AP

BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER
01.2013 - 01.2017

Master’s degree of Science - Management

Easter Nazarene College

Bachelor’s degree of Science - Business Administration

Eastern Nazarene College

Associate degree of Arts - General Business

Eastern Nazarene College
Jacques M. Lerouge