Open To Work
Samantha Fordjour
Summary
Seeking a challenging position within the accounting field that utilizes my skills and experience in general accounting activities and gains new learning experiences.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Phoenix Manufacturing
Phoenix, AZ
08.2024 - Current
- Process vendor payments by monitoring discounts, verifying federal id numbers, scheduling and preparing checks, and resolving discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, and invoices. ensured credit received for outstanding memos and issued stop-payments or purchase order amendments
- Calculate, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records in Epicor ERP system
- Match purchase orders and/or receiving documents to invoices and enter invoices into Epicor ERP system
- Review invoices and requisitions for satisfactory payment approval
- Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures
- Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
- Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements. Enter new or update vendor names and data to assure W-9s are on file for all vendors
- Facilitate timely payment of organizational obligations through effective clerical support
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of billing and accounts payable processes
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information to safeguard organizational value
Accountant/Office Manager
Liquid Evolution Solutions
Scottsdale, AZ
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Processed direct deposits for employees' payroll to ensure timely payments
- Ensured compliance by processing W-2 and 1099 forms at year-end
- Processed employees withholding forms state & federal W-4
- Entered invoices for payment, verified coding for correct amount
- Organized documentation for tracking and matching progress payments and contracts
- Initiated phone calls to delinquent customers to discuss outstanding balances
- Managed incoming and outgoing calls to internal and external customers, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
- Provided day to day support to CEO & CFO
Bookkeeper (Contract Completed)
Mi Familia Vota
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Entered and coded incoming invoices into QB for accurate financial tracking
- Reconciled grant reports to ensure alignment with financial records
- Reconciled Bank accounts
- Reconciled Credit Cards
- Scanned invoices into QuickBooks for accurate record-keeping.
- Entered expense reports in QB
- Set up hotel reservations for reps
A/R Billing Supervisor (Contract Completed)
Keelson Management
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Created an automated billing system to populate billing faster & accurately.
- Developed processes and procedures for billing clerks to enhance accuracy and efficiency
- Reviewed & ensured all backup and invoices reconciled completely and accurately
- Reconciled Depot system to IFS weekly & monthly to support close
- Managed credit and rebill transactions for customer accounts
- Classified customer disputes to improve processing efficiency
- Uploaded invoices weekly into Depot billing system
- Reviewed billing changes for accurate posting and upload into IFS system
- Processed all billing for marine, rail, chassis flips, Demurrage, CS manual, Tonnage, CFS Import/Export, Vacis, OOG Flips, Empty Storage, Genset fur, Reefer monitoring, M&R Genset Repair, M&R Reefer repair, etc.
Front Office Manager
Modular Solutions
Phoenix, AZ
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Supported CEO & CFO in daily operations, facilitating decision-making and strategic initiatives
- Managed tracking and payment of TPT for leases, ensuring compliance and timely processing of paperwork for municipal entities
- Handled processing of all incoming invoices to ensure accurate financial records.
- Entered invoices for payment, verified coding for correct amount
- Organized documentation for tracking and matching progress payments and contracts
- Verified withholding child support, IRS garnishments, taxes, spousal support
- Processed employees withholding forms state & federal W-4
- Recorded transfers between 2 internal accounts from Solutions to Concepts for payroll & AP processing
- Quarterly payroll taxes, monthly bank reconciliation
- Deposited checks, made copies & attached each in separate files with check & invoice for each customer
- Reviewed property tax bills for leased buildings, ensuring accurate billing to customers per contract terms
- Reviewed sales tax & adjustments to PO amounts
- Ensured compliance with joint check agreements to facilitate payments.
- Processed GSA fees and payments
- Managed processing of General Services Administration fees and payments
- Processed reconciliation on Home depot, Amex & Com data accounts
Accounting Clerk (contract Completed)
BrightView Landscape
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Processed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Resolved payment and invoice inquiries, posted vendor invoices to accounting system, prepared daily deposits, and issued purchase orders
- Monitored company credit card transactions and reconciled statements to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Assisted in preparing monthly journal entries to support timely and accurate financial reports
- Compiled labor reports and audited various accounts
- Facilitated efficient office management to ensure smooth administrative functions.
Accounts Payable Associate (contract Completed)
Advisor Group
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Processed invoices in Workday using 2-way P.O. matching, ensuring proper documentation for accurate payment.
- Verified invoice payment terms, approvals, and validated general ledger coding prior to processing.
- Processed check requests, verifying proper approvals and supporting documentation.
- Reconciled vendor statements, researched, and worked with vendor to correct account discrepancies
Accounts Payable Associate (contract Completed)
Osselar Company
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Issued payments to client vendors. Posted incoming homeowner payments and other income to CINC accounts.
- Prepared client invoices for payment, including scanning and accurately assigning invoices in industry-specific CINC software.
- Recorded and maintained accurate vendor information in CINC software.
- Received and made outbound calls to/from community managers and vendors to clarify requests, obtained documentation, and resolved issues.
- Collaborated with team to meet service deadlines and uphold quality standards.
- Built strong relationships with internal community managers to support client's bookkeeping requirements.
- Participated in team projects and process improvement initiatives to enhance workflow.
- Completed various tasks to assist team objectives.
- Created customer accounts to facilitate service setup.
Accounts Payable Associate (contract Completed)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
12.2016 - 08.2017
- Entered and processed 300-500 invoices weekly.
- Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
- Maintained accounts payable reports, spreadsheets, and corporate files to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Printed and obtained signatures on all accounts payable checks.
- Printed accounts payable checks and obtained necessary signatures for processing.
- Resolved vendor inquiries to enhance relationships and streamline communication.
- Supported monthly closings by preparing necessary documentation and ensuring timely processing.
Property Accountant (contract Completed)
Greater AirPark Realty
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Prepared monthly financial reports.
- Reviewed balance sheets and income statements per property to ensure account balances and validate revenue and expense amounts.
- Ensured accuracy of general ledger information to maintain financial integrity.
- Ensured that all property and tenant information is up to date and correct through lease interpretation and cross-referencing against other property information.
- Processed quarterly cam reconciliations and prepared detailed back-up documentation for tenant reference.
- Assisted in the preparation of quarterly and annual recoverable charges reconciliation.
- Prepared management reports, including budget, payroll, insurance, tax and Cam information.
- Ensured reports/documents were forwarded to auditors and maintained applicable documentation.
- Informed management as to any discrepancies or any other problem areas that may exist that arise from the audit.
Accountant I (contract Completed)
Attorney General Office (Division/Budget & Finance)
09.2015 - 02.2016
- Reviewed accuracy and conformance with GAAP and company requirements.
- Reviewed and prepared invoice transactions requiring encumbrances and corrections to ensure compliance.
- Processed AP/status reports and daily warrants to identify and rectify database errors.
- Reviewed accuracy and ensured conformance with GAAP and company requirements in financial reporting.
- Maintained accuracy of internal and external accounting and reporting systems.
- Prepared the inputting of accounts payable transactions into the system.
Real Estate Accountant (contract Completed)
Kahala
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Full cycle accounting and financial reporting for several portfolios of Cold Stone properties.
- Reconciled outstanding balances from franchisees, ensuring accurate tracking of cam and tax payment plans.
- AR transactions; leases, tenant terminations, manual billings, cash receipt postings, deposits, open credits/prepaid apps, lockbox receipts, scheduled recurring billings and rent statements.
- Entered and processed approximately 300-500 invoices weekly.
- Updated unpaid bills for landlord invoices and managed monthly changes per lease or new lease.
- Processed checks and managed voids, refunds, and disbursements.
- Maintained financial files for franchisees/Landlords ensuring recurring payment processing.
Accounting Assistant (contract Completed)
American Interscholastic Association (AIA)
09.2014 - 02.2015
- Prepared monthly financial reports and reconciled multiple bank accounts and credit cards to ensure financial accuracy.
- Managed weekly payroll processing for a staff of 300-500.
- Processed payroll; tracked attendance, hours worked, pay adjustments, entered garnishments and posted data into designated records for payroll transmission to ADP.
- Processed AP/AR; managed vendor adds, changes, and deletes.
- Handled daily bank deposits and prepared journal entries.
Foreclosure Specialist (contract Completed)
Bank of America
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Entered and submitted claims to HUD for properties, facilitating recovery of losses during foreclosure.
- Filed claims to HUD on outstanding principal balance plus any interest accrued during default.
- Reviewed and analyzed time of default in loan processing to determine discrepancies daily.
- Completed reconciliations on loans, verifying recovery of all funds.
- Obtained loan applications, credit documents, and appraisals, ensuring comprehensive mortgage loan file completion.
Office Manager (contract Completed)
VIP Taxi
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Managed office schedule, supply inventory, and enforced policies and procedures.
- Organized and maintained internal and external office records for easy access and compliance.
- Hired and trained new employees in office procedures.
- Maintained all documentation for the insurance of the drivers and fleet.
Accountant (contract Completed)
AZ Environmental/Water Resources
05.2013 - 02.2014
- Prepared monthly reporting of financial statements and assisted with month-end close.
- Analyzed and reviewed audits overall general ledger and expense payable systems.
- Handled accounts payable invoices, recurring payments and processed accounts receivable.
- Processed payroll by verifying attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, ensuring accurate payroll transmission to Paychex.
- Analyzed and reviewed audits of general ledger and expense payable systems to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared monthly reporting of financial statements and assisted with month-end close.
A/R Customer Relation Accountant II (FMLA and Filled Position)
Safeway Inc.
09.2008 - 05.2013
- Led team of customer service representatives, coaching and developing skills to enhance performance and service quality.
- Researched and analyzed requests from customers, vendors, and divisions using queries.
- Verified accuracy of adjustments and credit limits, ensuring compliance and minimizing discrepancies.
- Reconciled various general ledger accounts while maintaining ad hoc reports.
- Analyzed account balance detail to verify the validity of the balance.
- Researched and analyzed request from customers, vendors, and divisions using queries.
- Assisted in the development of new databases and problem solving methods within current databases.
- Reviewed and analyzed improvements for methods and procedures.
- Oversaw multiple team projects to improve workflow and efficiency.
Staff Accountant (company Closed)
Nationwide Asset Services
Phoenix, AZ
03.2006 - 08.2008
- Supervised and assisted the manager and performed manager's responsibilities in their absence.
- Collaborated with departments to resolve client debt and process settlement payments, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved complex issues, improving workflow efficiency and client service.
- Ensured documents were received and processed for bank statements and AR/AP.
- Processed payroll by verifying attendance, hours worked, garnishments, pay adjustments and posted information into designated records for payroll transmission to Paychex.
- Consulted with creditors on receipt of clients settled accounts.
- Created informative newsletters detailing payments received for client accounts.
- Systematically organized and updated personnel records for accuracy.
- Received applications and arranged interviews in accordance with management's availability.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- Payment processing
- Financial reconciliation
- Management Services
Computer Skills
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, AS400, Progression, System 2000, Infinium, Sage, Great Plains, Lawson, Crystal Reports, Prime Net, Credit Soft, PayChex, ADP, QMF, Yardi, QuickBooks, Timberline, Extranet, SharePoint, AFIS, Procure AZ, InfoAdvantage, Skyline, Computron, Workday, Cinc, Adobe, Microsoft Project, Blu Beam, IFS, Depot, Dropbox, Epicor
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridOn-SiteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Phoenix Manufacturing
08.2024 - Current
Accountant/Office Manager
Liquid Evolution Solutions
11.2021 - 08.2024
Bookkeeper (Contract Completed)
Mi Familia Vota
02.2021 - 10.2021
A/R Billing Supervisor (Contract Completed)
Keelson Management
02.2020 - 02.2021
Front Office Manager
Modular Solutions
03.2019 - 02.2020
Accounting Clerk (contract Completed)
BrightView Landscape
01.2019 - 03.2019
Accounts Payable Associate (contract Completed)
Advisor Group
10.2018 - 01.2019
Accounts Payable Associate (contract Completed)
Osselar Company
08.2017 - 10.2018
Accounts Payable Associate (contract Completed)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
12.2016 - 08.2017
Property Accountant (contract Completed)
Greater AirPark Realty
03.2016 - 12.2016
Accountant I (contract Completed)
Attorney General Office (Division/Budget & Finance)
09.2015 - 02.2016
Real Estate Accountant (contract Completed)
Kahala
02.2015 - 09.2015
Accounting Assistant (contract Completed)
American Interscholastic Association (AIA)
09.2014 - 02.2015
Foreclosure Specialist (contract Completed)
Bank of America
07.2014 - 09.2014
Office Manager (contract Completed)
VIP Taxi
02.2014 - 07.2014
Accountant (contract Completed)
AZ Environmental/Water Resources
05.2013 - 02.2014
A/R Customer Relation Accountant II (FMLA and Filled Position)
Safeway Inc.
09.2008 - 05.2013
Staff Accountant (company Closed)
Nationwide Asset Services
03.2006 - 08.2008
Some College (No Degree) -
Grand Canyon University