Accounts payable management leader with a strong knowledge of maintaining compliance.

  Oversaw open payments compliance activity, including preparing an annual report in accordance with the federal requirements of the Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Payments Sunshine Act.

  Problem solver with experience reducing invoice problems and overpayments while increasing efficiency.

  Introducing new procedures that have improved transparency and approval process of accounts payable.

  Led month-end balance sheet reviews and reconciled any variances.

  Experience calculating figures such as discounts, percentage allocations and credits.

  Strong background maintaining compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act.

  Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; Exchequer; Concur; IBM Cognos Reporting; IFS; CPoint; and AS/400 software programs.

Accounts Payable Anti-Kickback Statue Compliance SOX Compliance

Accounts Receivable Sunshine Act Compliance Strategic Planning

Policies & Procedures Variance & Monthly Reconciliations Balance Sheet Reviews

Expense Management Vendor Relations Audit Preparation

Report Generation Teamwork/Collaboration Problem Solving

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, Oxford Immunotec Inc. Feb. 2014-Present

  Track open payments compliance activity and prepare an annual report in accordance with the federal requirements of the Anti-Kickback Statute.

  Design and implement policies and procedures according to the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act requirements pertaining to travel, expenses, supplier onboarding and purchasing in the U.S.

  Lead all aspects of the Travel and Expense Program, including training personnel to achieve compliance.

  Review corporate credit card reports and process payments for employee travel expenses.

  Manage software automation projects, conducting research for accounts payable and purchasing tasks.

  Coordinate the processing of vendor invoices using three-way match, ensuring proper coding.

  Prepare annual Form-1099 for independent contractors according to federal tax laws; accounts payable accrual; and month-end reconciliations.

  Review and post activity processed by the Accounts Payable Clerk.

Accounts Payable Administrator, Brookfield Renewable Energy Group May 2013-Feb. 2014

  Prepared and processed checks, wire transfers, electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and purchase cards payments for multiple business entities.

  Inputted invoices into an accounts payable sub-ledger using a three-way match and approval process.

  Audited travel and expense responses for discrepancies or misallocation.

Accounts Payable Specialist, Ken s Foods Inc. Nov. 2011-Feb. 2013

  Matched and processed invoices for weekly payments, including calculating discount terms and matching with the back-up and proper General Ledger account number.

  Accurately processed EPayable transactions in a timely and efficient, including checks for vendors.

  Chosen to represent the Finance Department representative as part of a Culture Change initiative.

Administrative/Accounting Assistant, EMR Tree and Shrub Maynard, MA Oct. 2009-Oct. 2013

  Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable for this same business in an accurate manner.

  Showcased a proven ability to take the initiative to solve problems and implement solutions.

  Demonstrated a proven ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

Associate of Science (AS), Business, Quinsigamond Community College; pending

  Completed accounting and business related courses.

Certificate of Completion, Accounting Program, US Career Institute

  Attended 7th Annual Sunshine Act Forum about Open Payments, and Aggregate Spend Compliance, 2015

  Completed How Implement a SOX Program and Drive Compliance training, 2014

  Completed Microsoft Excel Intermediate training, 2014

  Completed Accounts Payable Fraud Prevention training, 2013

  Completed seminars, How to be an Excellent Communicator and Business Writing, 2011