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LESLIE COOPER

LESLIE COOPER

Savannah,GA

Summary

Senior Accounting Specialist with over ten years of experience in a wide range of accounting responsibilities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, high volume reconciliation, report preparation, and client relations. In-depth understanding of a wide range of financial and accounting operations, as well as a proven track record of successfully improving and achieving corporate goals with accuracy. CORE SKILLS Cash Reconciliation Ability to Work Independently Vendor Management Ability to Analyze Information Expert in Working Relationships Complex Problem Solving High Volume Reconciliation Strong Month End Close Experience Attention to Detail Process Development Matching, Batching and Coding Invoices Expense Reporting

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Data Administrator/Accounting Consultant

FUJI VEGETABLE OIL
SAVANNAH, GA
01.2018 - 06.2020
  • Collaborated with ITS, Operational Managers and external vendors to ensure consistent data management and accurate information flow to support core enterprise functions, including supply chain automation, inventory management, vendor and recall management, and non-labor spend savings initiatives.
  • Functioned as primary point of contact related to day-to-day execution of MDM related tasks via phone, portal and email.
  • Worked to answer questions to resolve data issues and provided analytics in timely manner.
  • Educated users on master data processes and business rules.
  • Ensured requests for master data maintenance were properly authorized and approved by working with appropriate Data Managers and Data Owners.
  • Assisted in developing and maintaining required specifications for new or enhanced functionality to department operational reports.
  • Performed master data additions, changes and deletions in accordance with procedures and business rules.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders and project sponsors to identify project needs, gather requirements and delivering goods.
  • Evaluated business and program application systems functionality to identify gaps, measuring solution impact to business.
  • Prioritized tasks in order of importance.
  • Established and maintained excellent working relationships with all levels of business as well as externally.
  • Provided advice to accounting department on developing and maintaining efficient strategies when making important business decisions.
  • Maintained vendor master file and resolved issues with existing setup.
  • Tasked to assist accounting department by providing advice concerning accounting system.
  • Worked independently to automate various projects to automate processes and system enhancement testing.
  • Provided support to accounts payable department by creating more efficient workflow during ERP transition.
  • Identified problematic areas in workflow and possible issues in future, then provided solutions, such as improving vendor set-up process to ensure W-9 and W-8 form compliance.
  • Worked closely with all levels of management.
  • Researched and resolved discrepancies using SAP.
  • Assisted accounting department with month end close activities such as journal entries, reconciliations and prepared numerous reports, month end accruals, and other adjusting entries.
  • Improved relationships with auditors by providing direction and oversight for auditing processes.

Accounting/Finance Administrator Sr

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
SAVANNAH, GA
02.2014 - 06.2017
  • Reviewed, researched, and/or processed invoices for vendor accounts under alphas K, L, and S
  • Reconciled a very high volume of vendor statements using Excel VLOOKUP
  • Identified root cause, assisted in resolving and correcting invoice processing errors resulting from discrepancies in quantity, unit price, unit of measure, line item processing, approval level, goods receipt, tolerance, and purchase order errors
  • Assisted buyers and receiving department with clearing issues due to purchase order and receiving discrepancies
  • Reviewed, researched, and processed Material Shipping Documents for credit against vendor parts and/or freight;
  • Return to vendors identified by cost accounting for credit of parts against specified purchase order and lot returned; and SAP indirect returns identified by vendor credit memo or buyer request for credit parts returned against specified purchase order
  • Assisted with documenting of all processes
  • Reviewed and cleared invoices in SAP under B and/or R block status resulting from price and/or quantity issues
  • Trained all new employees for similar positions
  • Corresponded with vendors and responded to inquiries
  • Performed daily accounting tasks and special projects as assigned
  • Provided support for month end closing
  • Internal and external audits, and any other special requests
  • Served as a liaison with internal project teams and maintained strong supplier relations.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

TMX FINANCE
SAVANNAH, GA
01.2011 - 07.2013
  • Consistently processed regular and special payment runs, ensuring that payments were correctly assigned, approved and supported
  • Oversaw full cycle purchase order process, which included serving as primary contact for AP team for purchase order status updates
  • Initiated manual and automated wire transfers, purchase order invoices for multiple locations
  • Worked closely with manager on various tasks such as maintaining complete and accurate general ledger, monthly reporting, income statements and other tasks as needed
  • Created and edited Excel spreadsheets upload information into accounting system
  • Oversaw team workflow to ensure all accounts payable transactions were processed timely and accurately
  • Prepared journal entries and supporting schedules for closing
  • Accurately obtained proper signatures needed for payment requests, electronic payments and some vendor invoices
  • Trained new accounts payable staff on all accounts payable duties
  • Followed expense reports auditing policies by ensuring proper coding
  • Set-up vendor records and ensured W-8 and W-9 compliance
  • Answered customer/vendor inquiries regarding outstanding invoice issues
  • Assisted in preparing year end 1099’s and timely filing of property and sales and use tax
  • Reconciled statements performed daily accounting tasks as assigned.

Senior Accounting Specialist

NETJETS INTERNATIONAL, INC
OKATIE, SC
02.2007 - 10.2010
  • Proficiently performed a wide variety of routine to complex accounting functions meeting all production and quality standards, including accounts payable and receivable
  • Maintained international vendor relationships including Canada, UK etc
  • Successfully recovered costs by disputing incorrect invoices with internal billing departments and external vendors
  • Generated monthly billing statements
  • Electronically matched, batched and coded domestic and international invoices up to 200 daily
  • Utilized strong Excel skills to create and maintain comprehensive spreadsheets used for tracking data and reporting purposes
  • Improved operations by developing and streamlining systems and procedures to ensure adherence to company guidelines
  • Reviewed and approved expense reports and coordinated payment with accounts payable
  • Assisted with maintaining W9 and 1099 Process by verifying if all necessary forms have been received and making requests to be completed if found otherwise
  • Diligently reviewed statements, verified paid and unpaid invoices and successfully resolve any issues with vendors.
  • Prepared accounts for industry audits and supported audit process

Education

General Studies - Emphasis on Accounting

University of Phoenix

Skills

COMPUTER SKILLSundefined

Timeline

Master Data Administrator/Accounting Consultant

FUJI VEGETABLE OIL
01.2018 - 06.2020

Accounting/Finance Administrator Sr

GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
02.2014 - 06.2017

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

TMX FINANCE
01.2011 - 07.2013

Senior Accounting Specialist

NETJETS INTERNATIONAL, INC
02.2007 - 10.2010

General Studies - Emphasis on Accounting

University of Phoenix

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