1. Linda A. Burns
Summary Organized, creative problem solver, excellent communication and leadership
skills, capable of working well with a team, or independently. Ability to manage
time and tasks efficiently in a fast paced environment.
Experience 08/2005 – Present PHILIPS/Color Kinetics Andover/ Burlington, MA
Accounts Payable Supervisor ( 2011 – Present )
Supervise 5 direct reports, oversee AP responsibilities.
Process weekly payment runs for Checks and ACH
Prepare wire payments including foreign currencies through BOA.
Monthly In-House Banking payments and reconciliation
Month end AP closing activities.
Process AP and Intercompany month end accruals and JE’s.
Prepare AP month end reports and reconciliations.
Prepare monthly Check and Wire Log.
Complete ICS Controls for AP and adhere to SOX compliance daily.
Ensure compliance with company T&E policy, purchasing, approval and
other policies and procedures
Assist purchasing with vendor changes and update ACH banking information
1099 Annual Preparation.
Initiate Process Improvements.
Assist in software change from Oracle to SAP & transfer knowledge
to Infosys in India for outsourcing portion.
Finance Event committee member & PCK activities committee member
Accounts Payable Specialist: ( 2006 – 2011 )
Process Invoices, PO and receipt matching, GL coding.
Review problem invoices and inquires for resolution and follow up.
Prepare AP AR offset payments to Contract Manufacturers in China and
Mexico.
AP Intercompany transactions
Vendor reconciliations
Gelco/Concur related inquiries for expense reports.
Manage AMEX corporate cards and assist employee inquiries.
Process Expense reports on a weekly basis.
Buyer ( 2005 – 2006 )
Purchasing of LED’s, electronic components for Contract Mfg’s
New Vendor Entry
Sales Orders and Purchase Order entry.
Maintain list of PO #’s and approvers and W-9’s
617-763-4626
lindaburns67@aol..com
14 Jon Street
Salisbury, MA 01952
2. 1991 – 2005 Solid State Testing, Inc. Burlington, MA
Administration Manager /Accounting Clerk/ Purchasing/ Human Resources
Accounts Payable – matched invoices to packing slips and PO’s.
Assigned GL account codes to payables from Chart of Accounts
Processed check runs for selected batches on a weekly basis.
Entered payroll on bi-weekly basis with ADT and CBS software
Produced Monthly Costs Reports for all Orders
Accounts Receivables - daily bank deposits from incoming checks
Applied payments towards invoices in SBT Software
Responsible for all Human Resource functions including: Health Insurance,
Dental Insurance, STD and Life Insurance, 401K Plan, cellular phone plan,
Maintained personnel files, personnel issues and verifying employment.
Sales Orders – track incoming paperwork and orders through production.
Auditor for ISO9002 internal audits.
Responsible for organizing a D.E.T. Workshare Program.
Purchasing of electronic components, products for assembly,
all company supplies.
Plan, negotiate and secure contracts, bids and quotes on equipment.
Reduce expenditures and construct cost effective methods.
Provided support and assistance to Sales Department
Education 1985 -1987 Endicott College (A.S. Degree) Beverly Farms, MA
1988 -1989 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
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Interests Professional Ski Instructor, Breed and Show Champion Samoyeds.
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Skills
Microsoft Office, Access, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
ADP Payroll, CBS Payroll, SBT Accounting Software,
Oracle 11i, version 11.5.10.2. Some SAP.
Certifications Notary Public for the State of Massachusetts