Paris Ann Simpson
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Professional with deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management. Brings strong focus on team collaboration and delivering measurable results. Highly reliable and adaptable to changing needs, skilled in financial analysis, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. Known for excellent problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist
Real Estate Firm - Speciality in Motels
Phoenix
03.2023 - 02.2026
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled monthly bank statements, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures.
- Prepared detailed financial analyses to support budget forecasts and strategic planning initiatives.
- Streamlined invoicing procedures, reducing processing time and improving cash flow management.
Account Payables and Receivables Specialist
Robert Half Staffing
Phoenix
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Account Payables and Receivables Specialist positions with 3 temp assignments within the Advertising, Educational Systems, and Construction companies in Phoenix.
- Processing and Data Entry of 100 invoices in AP
- Applying payments to Client Accounts and Bank Deposits, ACH, Wire Transfers
Vendor Payables and Direct Billing Specialist
Accounting Finance Professionals
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Vendor Payables and Direct Billing in EPIC Applied Systems and AMS360
- Client and Customer AR and Bank Deposits, Direct Billing Commissions in EPIC and AMS360
- Bank Reconciliation and Statements in EPIC and AMS360
- Special Projects for Controller, Weekly Cash Flow Report from EPIC - Excel
- Transitioning from AMS360 to EPIC, special projects, cleaning up Migration of Data
- Month End Bank Reconciliation, Monthly Financial Reports, Credit Card Systems
Accountant Analyst
Civana Carefree Resort
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Process entire resort, restaurant and spa's accounts payable and payments
- Keep track of CFO calendars and events, Deepak Chopra programs and art sponsored events.
- Work in M3 Software updating existing and new Vendors, Develop New Vendor Relationships
Administrative / AP Assistant (CONTRACT)
Regent Property Management Services - Renaissance Staffing
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Front Office Administrative Assistant and Support
- Process accounts payable download Utilities and upload to Avid Pay Software
- Work in MRI Software updating their COI process and creating reports
- Keep track of calendars and events, food trucks and art sponsored events.
Junior Accountant (CONTRACT)
Jokake Management Services, LLC. - Accounting & Finance Professionals
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Preparation of cash receipts (AR) and reconciliation report.
- Followed up with vendors and customers on overdue invoices.
- Processed accounts payable and investigated and resolved inquiries and problems.
- Reviewed weekly Cash Verification reports.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts.
- Accumulated and maintained accurate reports and reconciliations for audit purposes.
- Worked closely with the Controller to resolve discrepancies and variances and completed various projects.
- Assisted with preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.
- Preparation of financial statements as assigned.
Accounting Assistant (CONTRACT)
Westaco, Inc./Mas Bells, LLC - Accounting & Finance Professionals
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Received and processed (est. 1000 per month) vendor invoices in Sage accounting software.
- Implementation of vendor invoice processing One Pay Software System.
- Selection of vendor invoice payment.
- Handled general ledger coding.
- Managed all vendor invoice reconciliations.
- Processed wire transfers for ACH payments and company's online banking.
- Managed 10 Area Coaches & 2 Owners' credit card reconciliation.
- Processed 10 Area Coaches mileage and expense reports.
- Scanned and emailed vendor invoices to software systems.
- Tracked budget expenses.
- Paid close attention to detail, was extremely thorough and utilized organization skills.
- Made and maintained a positive relationship with all vendors.
Accounting Assistant (CONTRACT)
Hoskin Ryan Consultants - Renaissance Agency Group
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided accounting support to Accounting Manager and assisted Manager of Operations with HR related tasks.
- Accounts Payable - Data Entry of Vendor, Clients and Subcontractor Invoices.
- Prepared and Sent Client Billing and Invoices.
- Accounts Receivables - charged to Clients Billing Accounts.
- Expense Reports for the Executives and Project Managers.
- Reconciled & Managed Credit Card Accounts for Office & Executives.
- Prepared and Created Weekly Client Invoicing Reports and Financial Reports, Assisted Project Managers with Work in Progress Reports and Billing.
- Assisted with coordination of employee benefits, conducted payroll with AmCheck, and HR's Everify and file set ups.
- Input information into complex accounting - billing software system Deltek - Ajera maintaining up to date information and reports.
- Provided technical support with software systems.
Administrative Assistant III
State Bar of Texas
Austin, TX, USA
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Assisted Members (100,00) Attorneys, Judges, House Reps & Senators.
- Assisted the General Public (Low Income) for Pro Bono Legal Programs.
- Administrative Support for departments with legal contracts & reports.
- Event Planning & Logistics - Task Force Meetings and Conferences.
- Governmental Relations 83rd Legislative Session (January 2, 2013)
- Weekly Legislative Meetings, Conferences, Bill & Session Updates & Reports.
- Data Entry, Upkeep into the iMIS database for SBOT Members.
- Legal Access Division, Membership Department, Access to Justice
Administrative / Executive Assistant & Consulting
AFM - West Coast Electronic Media Office
Hollywood, USA
02.1998 - 10.2013
- Developed Executive Agenda for Director and Special Vice President of AFM West Coast Office.
- Handled legal contracts, film and music resolutions.
- Compilation of Motion Pictures, TV, TV Film and Commercials residuals.
- Created and Operated a Royalty Music Consulting Business for negotiating collective bargaining agreements and recording contracts.
- Collected & maintained confidential & legal information for union musicians, music contractors - supervisors, film, television and record production companies & affiliates.
- Produced & coordinated the 25th Annual Free Concert Series City of Austin in Accordance with MPTF - Music Performance Trust Fund.
- Managed Musicians with Secondary Market Fund for Music Royalties.
- Managed Songwriters with songwriting publishing rights.
Education
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ09-1992
Skills
- Accounting & Legal Support
- Executive Administrative Support
- Time Management
- Schedule Management
- Travel & Calendars
- IT & Computer Savvy
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Event Planning
- Concert Production & Conferences
- Booking Travel
- Vendor Support
- Payroll & Benefits
- Accounts Payable - Vendors & Clients
- Client Billing
- Legal Contract, Recording, Film & TV
- Attention to Details
- High Level of Confidentiality
- Staff Motivation
- Meet & Exceeds Goals & Timelines
- Team Player
- Data Entry - Organize Office Files
- Effective Communicator
- Sage
- QuickBooks
- Great Plains
- IMIS
- EPIC - Applied Systems
- Vista - Viewpoint
- Experience in software
Additional Information
Talent & Agent Liaison for Austin Film Society, Music Royalties & Songwriting Publishing Rights, Texas Music History & History of Texas Dancehalls, AFM & IASTE Affiliations
Career Overview
Highly Reliable, Extremely Competent, Creative Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Accounts Payable/ Receivable Specialist, with Office Management and Operations, HR Assistance with Payroll and Benefits Experience within the Law, Engineering, Film & Music, Health & Wellness sectors.
Timeline
Accounting Specialist
Real Estate Firm - Speciality in Motels
03.2023 - 02.2026
Account Payables and Receivables Specialist
Robert Half Staffing
09.2022 - 02.2023
Vendor Payables and Direct Billing Specialist
Accounting Finance Professionals
11.2021 - 09.2022
Accountant Analyst
Civana Carefree Resort
08.2020 - 11.2021
Administrative / AP Assistant (CONTRACT)
Regent Property Management Services - Renaissance Staffing
03.2020 - 08.2020
Junior Accountant (CONTRACT)
Jokake Management Services, LLC. - Accounting & Finance Professionals
01.2019 - 06.2019
Accounting Assistant (CONTRACT)
Westaco, Inc./Mas Bells, LLC - Accounting & Finance Professionals
03.2018 - 01.2019
Accounting Assistant (CONTRACT)
Hoskin Ryan Consultants - Renaissance Agency Group
03.2017 - 03.2018
Administrative Assistant III
State Bar of Texas
01.2013 - 12.2016
Administrative / Executive Assistant & Consulting
AFM - West Coast Electronic Media Office
02.1998 - 10.2013
Pima Community College