1. MARIAN BASSANT
PROFILE : More than fifteen years’ experience in the accounting field with a strong background in
Information Technology.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – New York, N.Y. 10/2013 – Present
Accounting Manager, Corporate Finance
 Oversee and manage business processes and resources for all accounts payable and receivable for the
Entertainment and Facilities departments.
 Support the day-to-day execution of invoice processing and customer invoice creation. Review/approve
invoice batches.
 Monitor payment requests for compliance with Company policies.
 Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluations and career development for Accounts Payable and
receivable team (team of seven (7).
 Communicate with companywide accounts payable and receivable colleagues to support common
business practices and ensure standardization of processes and procedures.
 Reconcile several receivables accounts at month end and compile financial reports for management.
 Lead the team in driving continuous improvement and performance goals through training and creating
efficiencies.
 Assist with Accounts Payable month end close and annual1099 reporting.
 Drive change management within the AP/AR organization and across business units.
 Direct and manage staff to provide accurate and timely processing and disbursement of vendor
obligations and customer invoicing, while ensuring that internal controls and compliance requirements are
operating effectively.
 Create and implement changes to work assignments, methods, or procedures to meet operational needs,
improve accuracy and efficiency of the accounts payable system.
 Work closely with other functional areas to foster a client-focused environment which supports internal
and external customers.
 Ensure that all requirements and expectations are executed timely and accurately along with verification
that issues are satisfactorily resolved.
 Identify non-value added processes and provide improvement opportunities to automate manually
intensive tasks, maximizing efficiencies and productivity.
 Provide project management leadership and/or support for initiatives which impact accounts payable
processes.
 Prepare data, provide analysis and propose recommendations in support of business goals and objectives.
 Drive change and influence others across the organization in support of the goals and objectives of the
company.
 Ensure achievement and completion of requirements through the use of monitoring tools and active
leadership skills.
Orange Lake Country Club Inc. – Kissimmee, FL 06/2008 – 10/2013
Accounting Manager – Accounts Payable
 Oversee and manage business processes and resources for all accounts payable activities within the
company.
 Support the day-to-day execution of invoice processing, disbursements and vendor master functions.
 Lead the team in driving continuous improvement and performance goals through training and creating
efficiencies.
 Drives change management within the AP organization and across business units.
 Direct and manage staff to provide accurate and timely processing and disbursement of vendor
obligations, while ensuring that internal controls and compliance requirements are operating effectively.

2.  Create and implement changes to work assignments, methods, or procedures to meet operational needs,
improve accuracy and efficiency of the accounts payable system.
 Work closely with other functional areas to foster a client-focused environment which supports internal
and external customers.
 Ensure that all requirements and expectations are executed timely and accurately along with verification
that issues are satisfactorily resolved.
 Identify non-value added processes and provide improvement opportunities to automate manually
intensive tasks, maximizing efficiencies and productivity.
 Review and update of AP policies and procedures.
 Provide project management leadership and/or support for initiatives which impact accounts payable
processes.
 Oversee hiring, training, performance evaluations and career development for Accounts Payable team.
 Communicate with companywide accounts payable colleagues to support common business practices and
ensure standardization of processes and procedures.
 Prepare data, provide analysis and propose recommendations in support of business goals and objectives.
 Drive change and influence others across the organization in support of the goals and objectives of the
company.
 Ensure achievement and completion of requirements through the use of monitoring tools and active
leadership skills.
 Ensure accurate and timely 1099 and 1042 reporting for vendors.
 Manage monthly closing of payables financial records and posting of month end information and ensures
accuracy of financial statements.
DISNEY WORLD WIDE SHARED SERVICES – Orlando, FL 02/2007 – 06/2008
Corporate Finance – Accounting Associate
(SAP Software)
 Process invoices for Belgium, Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
 Ensure that vendor name, address, banking information and currency match the Purchase Order before
posting the item.
 Defect resolution management for invoices that cannot be processed.
- Contact relevant parties either internally or externally to resolve the issue.
- Respond to vendor inquires via phone or email on paid and unpaid invoices.
- Liaise with other departments to respond to and resolve vendor inquires.
- Review blocked payments and take the necessary steps for payments to release.
- Review exceptions report and take action for items to pay.
- Track all vendor inquiries and processing defects using the transaction management software.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – New York, N.Y. 06/2004 – 09/2006
Corporate Finance – Manager, Accounts Payable
Using Oracle Payables
 Review/approve Corporate Divisional input batches.
 Monitor payment requests for compliance with Company policies.
 Set-up, monitor and process recurring contractual payments. (Approx. 60)
 Coordinate system development and processing with Corporate IS department.
 Provide special reports as required.
 Assist staff in the training and development of new divisional Accounts Payable Personnel.
 Ensure 100% compliance to IRS-TIN requirements and prepare annually, 1099 Forms and Reports for
Accounts Payable Vendors. (Approx. 700/annually)
 Ensure 100% SOX compliance.
 Complete weekly A/P posting to GL and Month End Closing.
 Set-up New Employee Expense Vendors.
 Complete daily check run process (for approx. 200 checks/daily)

3.  Monitor and approve all new vendor/maintenance requests.
 Set-up and maintain pre-payments and cash advances.
 Maintain stop payments and void check process.
 Oversee Vendor Qualification Process
 Supervise a Staff of five (5)
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN – New York, N.Y. 05/2002 – 05/2004
Corporate Finance - Accounts Payable Clerk
 Wire Transfer and Bank Issued checks Invoice Entry.
 Audit Preliminary Payment Registers:
- Regular Invoices, Expense Reports, Special Handling and Radio City
 Ensure that appropriate personnel approve invoices over $25,000 and limits are within the authorized
amount.
 Have checks reviewed and initialed.
 Coordinate with administrative assistants of the VPs to expedite the signature process on the checks.
 Issue Expense Report checks.
 Periodically check unpaid invoices folder for paid invoices.
 Respond to vendor inquires on past due invoice and information regarding checks they received.
 Invoice Data entry for Benefits/Dues Invoices and Special Projects.
 Audit preliminary invoice register – match vendor name, invoice date, invoice numbers, amount and
address with the invoice. Stamp all invoices with date received and submit for approval.
 Process Special Handling Checks and Batches:
- Pull out special handling invoices/check requests and match to checks.
- Release checks as per instructions on the respective invoices.
 Mail out recurring payments as per specific instructions from Accounts Payable Manager.
 Coordinate with departments on special handling checks.
 Maintain vendor folders.
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Act 4.0, Quick books, Peachtree and Microsoft Outlook.
Experienced with Oracle Financial Databases, Oracle Accounts Payable, Oracle Discoverer General Ledger and
Bookkeeping
Working knowledge of SAP.
Detailed knowledge of Full Cycle Accounts Payable processes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as a part of a team or alone, can take initiative.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
AWARDS
Quarterly star performer at Orange Lake Country Club Inc.
Award for Excellence in Teaching Microsoft Office, 1999, Reliance Solutions, Brooklyn, NY
Merit Award for Staff Computer Training, 1999, Ministry of Agriculture, Trinidad, West Indies
COLLEGE EDUCATION
B.S. Information Technology, School of Business and Computer Science, 1993, Trinidad, West Indies
A.S. Data Processing Management, School of Accounting and Management, 1991, Trinidad, West Indies
CERTIFICATIONS
MCTS – AX Dynamics 2012 – Financials Management
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Windows 2000 Professional, 2000
A+ Certification, COMPTIA, 1999
Certificate in Arc Info (GIS), University of the West Indies, 2000, Trinidad, West Indies
Certified VUE Test Administrator.