JASON KANE
Lees Summit,MO
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in many aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, billing and procurement. Gifted in handling high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Epiq Global
11.2018 - Current
- Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
- Leveraged technology advancements to automate repetitive tasks, increasing productivity in the Accounts Payable department.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
- Safeguarded the company''s financial reputation by promptly addressing any payment disputes or inquiries from vendors.
- Provided strong customer service and support to prevent invoice and expense issues.
- Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Managed complex accounting projects and special assignments.
- Managed all domestic payments including via ACH, Wire and Paper checks.
- Acted as a bridge between AP and Procurement to quickly resolve issues with missing PO's or reconciling issues between invoice and PO.
Billing Specialist
Argus Health Systems (Wholly owned by DST Systems)
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Assisted in the creation of vendor contracts for outside vendors
- Worked with management to document and offset unusual expense variances in their respective areas
- Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances
- Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations
- Invoiced a variety of clients and business areas under a tight deadline with a high level of accuracy
- Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems.
Accountant
DST Systems
05.2008 - 12.2013
- Collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes
- Reduced closing time and reduced overall error rate for monthly and quarterly close by 25% by implementing new automation procedures
- Revised and streamlined inefficient work procedures with automation software
- Managed accounting operations, accounting close, account reporting and reconciliations
- Addressed and resolved non-routine, complex and unexpected variances.
Senior Accounting Coordinator
DST Systems
06.2003 - 05.2008
- Processed an average of 1400 invoices per month for a large-scale organization
- Suggested process improvements to secure prompt and regular receipts for the organization
- Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments
- Coordinated approval processes of all accounts payable invoices
- Rectified escalated accounts payable issues from employees and vendors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission East
Prairie Village, KS05.1994
Skills
- Data Entry and 10-Key
- Information gathering and analysis
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- PeopleSoft expert
- SAP
- Accounts Receivable
- Account Reconciliation
- Microsoft Office
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Epiq Global
11.2018 - Current
Billing Specialist
Argus Health Systems (Wholly owned by DST Systems)
12.2013 - 02.2018
Accountant
DST Systems
05.2008 - 12.2013
Senior Accounting Coordinator
DST Systems
06.2003 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Mission East