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Kuianne Lewis

Brooklyn

Summary

Well-trained Accounts Payable Clerk knowledgeable about accounting and bringing significant experience performing various accounting duties. Skills include account reconciliations, journal entries, and invoice data entry. Able to work with a team, independently and prioritize tasks. Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Accountant

Volunteers Of America of NYC
12.2023 - Current
  • Enter invoices and upload accounts payable batches into Microsoft Business Cental .
  • Select checks for payment. Prepare check registers and upload to banking portals. Monitor invoice postings to ensure payments are made in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and process all Coned, National Grid and Client Coned accounts weekly and ensure timely payment is made.
  • Reconcile Invoices and PO's daily to get ready for weekly check run for VOA & LP
  • Prepare & Provide supporting documentation for bank transfers; Prepare monthly general ledger journal entries and adjusting entries for bank transfers and other bank transactions
  • Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors.
  • Review invoice posting exceptions for proper coding and resolve discrepancies with program and finance staff.


Accounts Payable Specialist

METROPOLITAN LUMBER & HARDWARE
09.2017 - 08.2023
  • Handle daily A/P processes, manage accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions
  • Process (1500 +) invoices per month for 5 locations to generate weekly A/P check run
  • Process company credit card charges and reconcile charges to statement
  • Reconcile processed invoices to ensure 100% accuracy by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
  • Work on resolution of past due items and reconciliation of vendor aging statements
  • Handle monthly vendor statements reconciliations, month end balance sheet reconciliations, including inter-company accounts

Import-Export Duty Drawback Specialist

RALPH LAUREN
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Research and respond to daily U.S
  • And Canadian customs broker's inquiries on import and small package shipments, ensuring timely clearance of shipments and keeping production lines up
  • Pull, review, and update monthly import/export reports ensuring accurate documentation of part, description, quantity, ship-to, harmonized code, country of origin data etc
  • Calculate and file quarterly import reconciliation filings as preparation for drawback submissions
  • Prepare duty drawback claims including, but not limited to: - Match FIFO imports against exports, determine scope of drawback claim for each assigned claim period; -Conduct pre-submission internal reviews (mini-audits) of import and export paperwork to ensure accurate filing of claims; -Be the primary contact person (liaison with broker) for all issues associated with preparing, filing, and managing the liquidation of drawback claims; -Assist with any internal or external audits
  • Process other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned or required to ensure an effective international trade compliance program

AP/AR Specialist (TEMP)

LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND
08.2015 - 01.2016
  • Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy, appropriate level of approval and adherence to established guidelines
  • Processed invoices for payment, match invoices to checks, obtain signatures and distribute accordingly
  • Managed the 1099 maintenance and year end reporting
  • Reconciled vendor statements, research discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries
  • Assisted with other accounting & administrative projects as needed, such as preparing mailings and priority shipments for the Administration & Finance Department, prepare labels and maintain files as needed within the department, copying & assembling documents, etc

Accounting Clerk

RAINTREE CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
02.2015 - 07.2015
  • Performed accounting and clerical functions to support supervisors in the accounting department
  • Entered all billing into computer system using defined computer program (Encore)
  • Managed all petty cash and mileage for all employees on a weekly basis
  • Prepared bank deposits, general ledger postings and statements
  • Assisted in end of the month financial reports
  • Reviewed, verified and processed accounts payable transactions
  • Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs

HR Generalist

ACCOUNTEMPS SHELTERING ARMS EARLY ED. & FAMILY CENTER
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Developed and facilitated all new-hire orientations
  • Conducted employment verifications and investigations
  • Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity
  • Facilitated the criminal background check process for new hires
  • Built a comprehensive employee recruiting strategy

Accounts Payable/ Receivable Specialist

ACCOUNTEMPS SHELTERING ARMS EARLY ED. & FAMILY CENTER
02.2014 - 07.2014
  • Organized invoices and purchase orders according to specific policies and procedures ensuring timely payment and collection
  • Efficiently resolve discrepancies and review daily Billings while managing administrative tasks
  • Regularly report financial status to management and collaborate to resolve complex accounting issues
  • Performed comprehensive analysis to determine root-cause for each significant variance
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments
  • Coded and entered at least 200 invoices weekly into the in-house accounting software

Education

BBA - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
08.2023

Skills

  • Financial Edge
  • Magellan
  • AS-400
  • Microsoft Word
  • Office
  • Excel
  • General accounting
  • Accounting software
  • Accounts payable
  • Administrative
  • Balance sheet
  • Billing
  • Bookkeeping
  • Credit
  • Finance
  • Financial reports
  • General ledger
  • Human resources
  • Process invoices
  • Invoicing
  • QuickBooks Pro
  • Reporting
  • Account reconciliation
  • General ledger accounting
  • Accounts payable / invoice coding
  • Statement reconciliation

Timeline

Staff Accountant

Volunteers Of America of NYC
12.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Specialist

METROPOLITAN LUMBER & HARDWARE
09.2017 - 08.2023

Import-Export Duty Drawback Specialist

RALPH LAUREN
01.2016 - 09.2017

AP/AR Specialist (TEMP)

LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND
08.2015 - 01.2016

Accounting Clerk

RAINTREE CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES
02.2015 - 07.2015

HR Generalist

ACCOUNTEMPS SHELTERING ARMS EARLY ED. & FAMILY CENTER
09.2014 - 12.2014

Accounts Payable/ Receivable Specialist

ACCOUNTEMPS SHELTERING ARMS EARLY ED. & FAMILY CENTER
02.2014 - 07.2014

BBA - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Kuianne Lewis