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MarilynCooper
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Associated Estates Realty Corporation (NYSE: AEC) (NASDAQ: AEC) REIT headquartered in
Richmond Heights, Ohio, portfolio consists of 50 properties containing 15,206 units located in eight
states. Acquired by Brookfield Asset Management (NYSE: BAM) on August 7, 2015 for $2.5 billion
for outstanding shares. 2014 net income was $144.2 million.
Accounts Payable Manager (2006-2015)
Managed departmental operations for 4 staff, national vendor’s relations and 1099 reporting.
Routinely analyzed companywide payable aging to identify possible supply issues and service
interruptions. Released monthly checks, electronic transfers and draw releases, processing over
6,000 checks on average monthly, totaling more than $100 million.
 Implemented new technology to control compliance, using a third party to monitor and
certify vendors, total of 700 onsite vendors.
 Customized an existing paperless system to automate invoice processing, streamlining
the current system and reducing errors.
 Implemented new standards and tighter controls to reduce fraud and company’s potential
liability.
 Introduced a training and cross training strategy that better defined segregation of duties
and minimized workflow interruptions.
 Initiated and implemented invoice email address for vendors to use to increase efficiency
and reduce paper.
 Collaborated with cash management, national vendors and IT to streamline payment
processing for large volume vendors by using electronic transfer of funds. Total ACH
volume went from 5% to 50%.
 Worked directly with 7 new acquisitions to integrate payables systems, processes and
controls, ensuring a seamless transition.
 Administrator of the Dunn and Bradstreet reporting and monitoring system to increase
the Paydex score by 12%.
 Collaborated in the customization of the Yardi construction database, a reporting system
that accommodated the unique reporting requirements of the construction industry.
 Documented policy and procedures relating to Accounts Payable.

2. Senior Staff Accountant (1999-2006)
Supervised and trained accounting staff of 6 with specialized emphasis on cross training and
development adhering to all GAAP accounting requirements. Full accounting cycle review of
monthly and year-end financials, flux analysis and financial footnotes.
 Developed specialized training classes for the accounting department to broaden computer
skills and specialized reporting for auditors
 Crossed trained staff to promote professional development of the entire department and
preparing future managers to make a more significant contribution.
 Identified $50,000 in over payment to utility company and received refund.
 Identified and streamlined monthly activity for staff accountants to enable processing of
more financial statements without sacrificing quality by 20%.
 Created PO and fixed asset uploads to reduce year end time spent by accountants.
 Took over lead on third party audits for HUD properties, 16 properties with special board
requirements and 12 within the REIT.
 Prepared year-end PricewaterhouseCooper PBC schedules.
 Collaborated on the 404 compliance role out and maintenance.
 Documented policy and procedures relating to property accounting.
 Prepared and reviewed surplus cash distribution, capital calls and residual receipts releases.
EDUCATION
BBA, Industrial Relations/Personnel Management and Economics, Kent State University,
Kent, OH
Accounting classes required to prepare for the CPA exam, totaling over 150 credit hours,
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH