Below are the 2 Finance Managers, 4 A/P Supervisors & 4 Accounting Supervisors with MS Dynamics Great Plains & other systems experience. The Thor Group® also provides financial/accounting leaders with your industry, MS Dynamics GP & other systems experience on a consulting, contracting or direct hire basis.

What contributions could a finance manager who worked in manufacturing, industrial products and botanical industries bring to your organization? Professional certifications involve Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Educational background is composed of Master of Science Degree in Accounting and Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, Minor in Spanish- Magna Cum Laude. Software expertise includes Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains), Hyperion Financial Management and SmartView (Hyperion add-on). Has financial and analytical skills to improve a firm’s operations and profitability while supporting an ethical and moral perspective.

Challenges like participating and actively engaging in monthly reviews of business operations and performance were welcomed and successfully completed on a regular basis. Serving in a finance manager in a manufacturing company, managed both direct and indirect finance reporting staff of about 15 associates. Other duties were analyzing and directing financial and related divisional operational activities, as well as managing the financial closing process for incorporating an acquired subsidiary including integrating compliance and operation processes. Part of the job was to direct business and operational analysts to standardize certain financial processes and implemented global-wide best practices.

Shared expertise by developing and implementing corporate financial operations and underlying responsibilities from the ground up for a company start-up including product profitability reports, ROI analysis, business segment reports, and company financials including asset metrics review. Acting as a global finance director in a health botanical company, managed and developed the roles and responsibilities for a team of finance and accounting employees. Furthermore, assisted with transitioning to an ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics) and was primary implementer and sponsor for the companys financial system (Prophix).

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a finance manager with experience working in financial services, education and airline industries? Educational background is composed of AAS Accounting, BS Accounting and MS Accounting. General skills and competencies consist of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Lawson, ADP, PeopleSoft, QuickBooks, JD Edwards, Essbase, Kronos, MAPICS, Peachtree, Salesforce, Business Objects, Oracle, Hyperion and Sage. Has broad-based background and skills in the areas of Accounting, Finance, Customer Service and Business Management. Highlight of expertise consists of Financial Administration, Payroll Accounting and Journal Entries, Account Reconciliations and Risk analysis and Project Planning.

Serving in a financial services company as a finance manager, key responsibilities and achievements involved increased billing efficiency by formulating and implementing new billing procedures and internal controls. Some of the tasks were coordinating financial strategic planning, analysis and reporting activities for the department and its operating units. Also, developed and maintained analytic reporting tools for accounting, sales and marketing departments. Moreover, corrected inefficiencies in accounting processes that resulted in increased office support and aided in revitalizing the relationship between the corporation and client.

As a director of accounting in an educational institution, oversaw the human resources functions from hiring, onboarding, evaluations, compensation, benefits, retirement plans (ESOP/401K) and training. Key tasks were performing payroll processing, payroll accrual, journal entries and all changes that are connected to the payroll. Additionally, reconciled daily and monthly cash, post deposits, reviewed and coded credit card transactions, assisted with physical inventory counts, as well as prepared accruals/amortizations. Furthermore, oversaw and ensured the accuracy of all student accounts by coordinating the setup, collections, payments, stipends, and refunds.

Would it be beneficial for your organization to employ a accounts payable supervisor with experience working in engineering, construction and retail industries? Educational attainment is composed of Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Professional certifications involve Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) and Paralegal Certificate. Systems experience consists of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics AX, JD Edwards, Sage 300 CRE, Sage Paperless Construction, Concur, Yardi, PeopleSoft, and QuickBooks Pro.

Serving in an engineering company as an accounts payable supervisor, managed and mentored Accounts Payable associates, as well as implemented weekly staff meetings to encourage teamwork and cross training. Some of the tasks were managing AP staff including annual performance reviews, coaching and schedules, as well as developing and enforcing policies and procedures to provide proper controls and Increase department efficiency, including updates to service manual revisions of department SOPs. Moreover, created processes and documentation for new vendors, void checks and escheatment of outstanding checks. Also, coordinated, controlled and analyzed the processing of disbursements to ensure accurate, timely payment and accurate presentation of financial results. This included monitoring compliance with corporate policies and safeguarding the integrity of the Accounts Payable system as well as establishment and review of metrics for the AP area.

As an accounts payable supervisor, managed annual processing of 1099s, maintained the unclaimed property along with monthly and annual reporting, as well as processed payments issued by the department (checks, ACH and wires). Other duties were doing vendor relationship management and review of Affiliate Vendor contracts for compliance, as well as managing and administering Concur T&E system, configuration changes, and providing support for issues and customer service.

Would a detail-oriented accounts payable supervisor with work experience in retail, cosmetics and clothing industries fit in your organization? Technical skills involve MS Dynamics Great Plains, Axapta, Microsoft Navision Financials, Salesforce, Oracle, AS/400, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Lawson, FMS, Concur and SAP.

Some accomplishments included supervising daily activities of the AP associates and prioritize based on workflow, as well as developing, coaching and training AP associates. Serving in a retail company as an accounts payable supervisor, managed vendor relations and perform field audits of select vendors, as well as monitored weekly check runs, AP system interfaces and period close. This professional reviewed, prepared and uploaded period end accruals for merchandise, as well as prepared select account analysis/reconciliations. Moreover, issued monthly AP purchasing and invoice distribution reports, as well as prepared and maintained departmental procedures.

Shared expertise by managing the accurate and timely processing of invoices for multi-site companies. While working in a cosmetics company as an accounts payable supervisor, consistently maintained accuracy for calculating figures such as discounts, interest and commissions. Some of the tasks were resolving backlogged work; restoring order & organization to processes and records in disarray. Additionally, handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with a nationwide network of vendors and suppliers. Part of the job was to operate financial computer systems and furnish senior company executives with A/P liability summaries and cash flow reports. Furthermore, identified problem areas which led to the realignment of the department to be more consistent with “best practices”.

How can an accounts payable supervisor who worked in wine, e-commerce and consumer goods industries help your organization? Educational attainment is composed of BS Business Administration Accounting. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics GP, Oracle JD Edwards, ADP Payroll, SAP and QuickBooks. Has years of strong accounting experience including managerial experience.

Working with challenging issues such as handling accounts receivable transactions; maintaining Trade AR at 95% current, as well as supervising and improving all accounts payable functions including data integration were part of this specialist’s work experience. Acting as an accounts payable supervisor/staff accountant in a wine company, prepared journal entries relating to Direct-to-Consumer (eComm & in-store) sales, as well as supported activities relating to employee T&E and Corporate credit cards/revenue. Part of the job was to maintain fixed assets records and filing of annual property tax for six properties. Other duties were calculation and preparation of monthly journal entries relating to AP, AR, sales, employee T&E, accruals, and depreciation. In addition, prepared, reviewed and analyzed general ledger accounts and reconciliations, as well as year-end close duties including filing of 1099s.

With a “can do approach” in the area of oversee revenue recognition for $1.6 billion annual sales across three entities have been career objectives. While employed in an e-commerce and consumer goods company as a manager of revenue accounting, managed the reconciliation of sales order transactions from the ecommerce system, through the merchant account to the bank account for all active entities. Furthermore, was responsible for reviewing and approving journal entries and reconciliations submitted by staff and senior accountants to ensure accordance per GAAP.

Would hiring an accounts payable supervisor with experience working in consumer products, security services and automotive industries help meet the needs of your organization? Professional certifications involve Certified Payroll Professional. Technical experience consist of MS Dynamics Great Plains Payroll System, Solomon, ADP, Ceridian, Kronos, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft and AS/400.

Acting as an accounts payable supervisor, supervised and directed all day-to-day activities related to payroll/accounts payable in a multiple company environment made up of 700 employees. This specialist provided accurate and timely payroll/accounts payable processing which took place on a weekly basis. Some of the tasks were managing and ensuring accuracy with all vendor setup within the Great Plains system for timely payments, as well as responsible for closing the year out and the 1099 processing for yearend. Other duties were phasing out and completing year-end tasks with multiple payroll processing systems including Great Plains and ADP. Additionally, served on the design and implementation team to “go live” with new Oracle HR/Payroll system which enabled Select to process all HR and Payroll functions “in-house”.

While working for a consumer products company as an director of payroll services, oversaw the Payroll Administration/processing performed from the Boca Raton office (internal team of 4) and managed the (8) external members for payroll processing throughout the US and Puerto Rico utilizing PeopleSoft HR/Payroll systems for over 13,000 employees, producing/balancing 24,000 W-2’s annually. Also, was accountable for the accuracy and timeliness of all payroll processing. Similarly, ensured all payrolls are balanced and reviewed before being finalized utilizing PeopleSoft 9.2 HRIS system. Furthermore, performed all multi-state payroll tax reporting using ADP Smart Compliance.