Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Ruth Keirn

ORLANDO,FL

Summary

Senior Accountant with specializes roles spanning budgeting to payables.

Highly experienced financial and operational accountant.

Emphasize personal & Team accountability for budgeted funds.

Maintain accountability for payables and managed asset accounts.

Over 30 years as an accounting professional in a variety of different business models.

Detail-oriented Accounts Payable skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.

Overview

51
51
years of professional experience

Work History

Payment Management Specialist/Customer Service

Signature Aviation
08.2017 - Current

Processed all US and European payments for all locations. Locations total more that 100.

  • Provided Customer Service to approximately 300 vendors and in house employees.
  • Processed invoices as needed to ensure payments were sent for approval and paid on time.
  • Worked with many outside vendors to ensure timely payment and processing of submitted invoices.
  • Worked with outside programs to research payment.

Worked with MicroSoft suite of programs. AS400, Coupa and Zendesk

Accounts Payable

Creative Financial Staffing/Cent Fl. Kidney Center
Orlando, FL
04.2017 - 07.2017
  • Processed up to 800 invoices per week for 9 locations.
  • Provided coding of invoice for approval.
  • Did 3 way matching of Purchase Order, Invoices and Receiving/Shipping document.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure proper invoicing.
  • Obtained proper approval of invoices prior to input.
  • Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
  • Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
  • Processed employee expense reimbursements, verifying accuracy of submitted documentation against company policies before approval.

Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable

Ripley Entertainment
Orlando, FL
08.2015 - 03.2017
  • Successfully implemented new technologies and process automation to encourage continuous improvement.
  • Facilitated successful internal and external audits through sound and thorough documentation.
  • Processed transactions for payment through ACH or EFT.
  • Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.
  • Balanced monthly general ledger accounts to accurately record cost and month end accruals.
  • Coded and entered at least 75 invoices each day into the in-house accounting software for the corporate jet.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
  • Reviewed all expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure.
  • Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
  • While performing A/P function processed up to 1000 invoices per week for 12 locations.

Temporary Accounts Payable

Accounting Principles/Talk of the Town Restaurant Gp
Orlando, FL
03.2013 - 05.2015
  • Successfully implemented new technologies and process automation to encourage continuous improvement.
  • Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Reconciled discrepancies between accounts receivable general ledger account and accounts receivable trial balance account.
  • Researched and resolved accounts payable discrepancies.
  • Coded and entered at least 25 invoices each day into the in-house accounting software.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
  • Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Global Travel International
Maitland, FL
05.2005 - 03.2013
  • Maintained 95% accuracy in calculating discounts, interest and commissions.
  • Successfully implemented new technologies and process automation to encourage continuous improvement.
  • Posted receipts to appropriate general ledger accounts.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Coded and entered at least 50 invoices each day into the in-house accounting software.
  • Reconciled vendor statements and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
  • Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.

Budget Analyst/Military Accounting

United States Air Force
09.1973 - 12.1993
  • Assisted military members in all aspects of payroll and travel reimbursements.
  • Processed invoices in excess of 150 per week for the commissary(Grocery Store).
  • Within the medical accounting system processed up to 300 invoices per week.
  • Provided vendors with the applicable tax forms to ensure we were not charged tax and that items were "at cost" with no mark-up.
  • Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, working closely with department heads to gather necessary information.
  • Streamlined budget processes for increased accuracy and timely completion of financial reports.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Lincolnland Community College
1973

Skills

  • Accounts payable specialist
  • Expertise in invoice and payment transactions
  • Account reconciliation
  • Invoice coding familiarity
  • Exceptional organization
  • Ethical approach
  • Superior attention to detail
  • General Ledger
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Effective Time Management
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Invoice Processing

Accomplishments

  • Processed up to 1500 invoices per month for large, multi-site organizations.
  • Created desk top procedures for all areas of the department.

Timeline

Payment Management Specialist/Customer Service

Signature Aviation
08.2017 - Current

Accounts Payable

Creative Financial Staffing/Cent Fl. Kidney Center
04.2017 - 07.2017

Staff Accountant/Accounts Payable

Ripley Entertainment
08.2015 - 03.2017

Temporary Accounts Payable

Accounting Principles/Talk of the Town Restaurant Gp
03.2013 - 05.2015

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Global Travel International
05.2005 - 03.2013

Budget Analyst/Military Accounting

United States Air Force
09.1973 - 12.1993

Associate of Science - Accounting

Lincolnland Community College
Ruth Keirn