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Magdalena L Kohler

Tukwila,WA

Summary

Self motivated individual seeking a diversified and challenging career opportunity that allows me to continue to grow professionally while maximizing my experiencing and knowledge.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Accountant

Pinnacle American Management Services, LLC
Seattle , WA
2010.10 - 2015.07
  • Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Responsible for time sensitive payments including, but not limited to mortgages, bonds, owner distributions and property taxes.
  • Account reconciliation and analysis: Prepaid Expenses, Deposits, Accrued Expenses, Investments, Capital Leases, Members Equity, Inter-company balances Journal Entries including maintenance of recurring journal entries and allocations Bank account maintenance and reconciliation.
  • Posting of revenue and accounts payable and review of general ledger accounts for accuracy.
  • AR & AP Close-out -Maintaining status sheets, documenting problems resulting in late delivery of either incoming or outgoing financial statement information.
  • Performed weekly properties reports and send report out to the appropriate individuals.
  • Coverage of AP clerk responsibilities if needed-Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.

Accounts Payable Lead

Pinnacle American Management Services,LLC
Maitland , FL
2008.10 - 2010.10
  • Assist the A/P Manager with the daily operations of the department.
  • Accommodate requests and answers inquiries from the accountants and accounting manger.
  • Supervise 9 employees.
  • Train the accounts payable clerks.
  • Assist with setting up and reviewing new vendors and collecting the required paper work.
  • Assist with year-end 1099 process.
  • Oversaw 700 plus properties commercial, residential, affordable and military housing.
  • Composed effective accounting reports summarizing accounts payable data.
  • Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.
  • Filed and addressed employee complaints in accordance with company policies and government regulations.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pinnacle American Management Services, LLC
Seattle , WA
2006.04 - 2008.10
  • Monitor outstanding invoices to ensure timely payment.
  • Oversaw 19 commercial and 21 residential properties.
  • Assist with annual form 1099 production.
  • Assisted accountants with cash management, upkeep of checkbooks and research as needed.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments. 
  • Coded and entered invoices manually each day into the in-house accounting software on a regular schedule.
  • Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.

Assistant Business Manager

Coventry Court Apartments
Seattle , WA
2005.06 - 2006.04
  • Meets and greets prospective residents.
  • Conducts resident screening and approves all potential resident applications and reviews qualifications.
  • Collects deposits and rents ensures that lease files are complete and that the correct entries are posted in the accounting system.
  • Makes bank deposits daily following posting procedures as directed by the business manager.
  • Posts all property invoices following business manager approval.
  • Prepares and maintains receipt journals, monthly rent roll, delinquency report, etc.
  • May be responsible and liable for the petty cash fund.
  • Prepares and sends notices of returned checks, late rent reminders and other correspondence as assigned.
  • Resolves resident complaints and answers resident questions.
  • May monitor problems that are being handled by other employees.
  • Oversees resident activities.
  • Performs other duties as necessary to meet the needs of residents and the property. 
  • Completed final move-out walk-throughs for tenants.

Corporate Accounts Payable

Pinnacle Property Management Services
Seattle Washington
2015.09 - Current
Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments. Deposited third party checks, as well as monthly reserve transfers. Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems. Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. Charges expenses to accounts and cost Coded the general ledger and processed vendor invoice payments. Deposited third party checks, as well as monthly reserve transfers. Researched and resolved billing and invoice problems. Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. Charges expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments. Verifying employee expense reports with Concur system. Creating report to send to Payroll. Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. 1099 maintenance. Respond to all vendor inquiries. Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies. Assist in month end closing. Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. Assist with other projects as neednters by analyzing invoice/expense reports; recording entries.Pays vendors by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal id numbers; scheduling and preparing checks; resolving purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos; issuing stop-payments or purchase order amendments. Verifying employee expense reports with Concur system. Creating report to send to Payroll. Maintains accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.Verifies vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions. Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential. 1099 maintenance. Respond to all vendor inquiries. Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies. Assist in month end closing. Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices. Assist with other projects as need

Education

High School Diploma -

Poelchau-Oberschule
Berlin, GA
1982- 1989

Skills

Speak, write and read Spanish, German and English.

    Windows XP, Windows 7 and Windows 2000, Internet Explorer 9, Proficient in Microsoft Office applications QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, Yardi 6.0 Residential Yardi 7s and 4.5 Commercial Databases

  • Financial reporting
  • Federal/State tax preparation
  • Customer relations

Timeline

Corporate Accounts Payable

Pinnacle Property Management Services
2015.09 - Current

Property Accountant

Pinnacle American Management Services, LLC
2010.10 - 2015.07

Accounts Payable Lead

Pinnacle American Management Services,LLC
2008.10 - 2010.10

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pinnacle American Management Services, LLC
2006.04 - 2008.10

Assistant Business Manager

Coventry Court Apartments
2005.06 - 2006.04

High School Diploma -

Poelchau-Oberschule
Magdalena L Kohler