Savica Mijovska is an experienced accounting professional seeking a new position utilizing over 20 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, and administrative functions. She currently works as an Accounting Associate at Actavis Inc. where she processes over $12M in payments per month. Prior to this, she held roles such as Orchestra Manager, Inventory Specialist, Administrative Assistant, and Payroll Specialist. Mijovska has expertise in accounting software like JD Edwards, SAP, and Microsoft Office. She is fluent in English, Macedonian, Serbian, and Croatian and has a bachelor's degree in forestry engineering.
1. SAVICA MIJOVSKA
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CAREER PROFILE
Accomplished and talented accounting professional with more than twenty years of experience in managing
accounting, accounts payable, and payroll functions. Currently seeking a position within a company to utilize my
accounting, computer, and administrative skills and experience.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
• In-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and functions, focused on accounts payable, including invoice and
payment processing, and quantity and price reviews
• Able to leverage excellent organizational and interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with both
vendors and internal departments
• Able to meet objectives with minimum supervision
• Expert user in JD Edwards, SAP, TPS, and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, Lync)
EXPERIENCE
Actavis Inc. 09/2004 – Present
Accounting Associate III Weston, FL
Plays a key role in the payment group and all accounts payable functions by preparing reviewing and
processing payments, processing invoices, performing invoice quantity and price reviews, and disbursing more
than $12M per month to 70+ vendors. Performs duties in a responsible manner in accordance with the
organization’s policies and procedures.
• Maintaining entire payment process, from proposal to payment register, in JDE and SAP system.
• Reviewing aging, all transactions greater than $100,000 (Sox key control), invoices and vouchers with
discounts to ensure they will be paid timely.
• Investigating outstanding checks, voiding checks, clearing wires, as well as EFT rejections and make sure
all notes are recorded in the ERP system.
• Identifying any potential duplicates or payments made that should not have been.
• Researching, reviewing, coding, and processing 400-500 invoices and 100-200 debit-credit memos per
week in TPS and JDE.
• Scanning, managing, and verifying documents using Optio and SER Capture technology.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with vendors in order to expedite order verifications and resolve
discrepancies.
• Developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with internal as well as external customers,
co-workers, vendors, and management.
• Reviewing of monthly vendor statements for accuracy.
• Providing training and technical assistance to the accounts payable staff.
• Performing duties as assigned with responsibility and ownership.
• Attended several leadership and training seminars to improve techniques and methods.
Ars Flores Orchestra 12/2003 – 05/2005
Orchestra Manager / Librarian Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• Prepared, distributed and collected music as necessary for all rehearsals and concerts for the orchestra.
• Managed, filed, and sent music to musicians.
• Attended all rehearsals of the orchestra and all orchestral calls.
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• Ensured that a full roster of orchestral personnel was present at all calls, according to the requirements of
the Orchestra’s schedule.
• Maintained a good working relationship with staff at rehearsal and performance venues.
RGIS 01/2004 – 08/2004
Inventory Specialist Hollywood, FL
• Recorded inventory at different stores and warehouses.
• Scanned prices and SKU numbers.
• Corrected prices.
• Pulled products and put together assortment in the stores.
• Informed Inventory Procurement Manager of inventory discrepancies.
• Worked with Production Crew on daily operations.
Macedonian Telecom 10/1995 – 02/2000
Administrative Assistant Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
• Answered, screened and transferred inbound phone calls and received and directed visitors and clients.
• General clerical duties including photocopying, fax and mailing.
• Resolved administrative problems and inquiries.
• Prepared and modified documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memos and emails.
• Scheduled and coordinated meetings, appointments and travel arrangements for managers or supervisors.
• Maintained office supply inventories.
• Coordinated and maintained records for staff, telephones, parking and petty cash.
Macedonia Glass 01/1990 – 10/1995
Payroll Specialist Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
• Processed and maintained bi-weekly payroll information as required for more than 50 active employees.
• Prepared and maintained related payroll records and reports.
• Computed wages and deductions, and compiled employee time, production and payroll data from time
sheets and other records.
• Reviewed time sheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information in order to detect and
reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Provided information to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues and benefit plans.
• Prepared and balanced period-end reports, and reconcile issued payrolls to bank statements.
• General clerical, receptionist and project based work.
LANGUAGES AND COMPUTER SKILLS
Languages: Fluent in English, Macedonian, Serbian and Croatian and proficient in Bulgarian.
Computer Skills: Expert user in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Lync), JD Edwards,
SAP, TPS, Quick Books, Automated Accounting, Corel Draw as well as Microsoft Office Visio.
EDUCATION
Fred Pryor Seminars Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• “Creative Leadership for Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders” 05/08/12
National Seminars (Rockhurst University Continuing Education) Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• “Developing Your Emotional Intelligence” 07/2011
• “How to Handle Negativity, Bad Attitudes, and Toxic People in the Workspace” 05/2011
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• “Managing Emotions in the Workplace and Excelling Under Pressure” 09/2010
SkillPath Seminars Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• “The Business Writing Basics” 04/2010
Sheridan Technical Center Hollywood, FL
• Accounting Operations Program 01/2004 – 11/2004
Ss. Cyril and Methodius University Skopje, Macedonia
• Bachelor of Arts, Forestry Engineering 05/1986