Lamesha O. McKelvey
Charleston,SC
Summary
AP professional with strong background in financial management and accounts payable. Skilled in optimizing invoice processes and maintaining precise financial records. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing business needs, ensuring consistent, accurate results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior AP Accountant
College of Charleston Controllers Office
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently to ensure timely payments.
- Maintained general ledger entries, verifying accuracy and compliance with financial policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and enhance communication.
- Led month-end close processes, ensuring all accounts payable transactions were recorded properly.
HOA Accountant
Progress Residential
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Ensured accurate recording and reconciliation of all financial transactions, maintaining meticulous records of journal entries, chargebacks, and outstanding payments.
- Managed HOA legal cases, processing related financial transactions timely and accurately, enhancing legal compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions for improved financial performance.
Sr. Accounts Payable Accountant
Conrex Residential Property REIT II
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained accurate account records, including petty cash accounts, travel expense reports, and logs of all outgoing disbursements, ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Monitored vendor payment agreements and coded 1000+ invoices per month, ensuring timely and accurate payments with detailed documentation.
- Reconciled payable reports to confirm all amounts were paid accurately, demonstrating strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Led monthly closing activities, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
- Trained and mentored junior accounting staff on best practices in accounts payable functions.
AP Accountant
Hilton Orlando Convention Center
06.2014 - 08.2020
- Processed and coded an average of 2500 invoices per month, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by calculating figures such as discounts, percentage allocations, and credits.
- Reviewed and reconciled invoices against purchase orders to maintain accuracy in financial records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies in billing and payment issues.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in invoice processing workflows.
- Developed comprehensive reports for management on payables status and cash flow projections.
Accounting Manager
United Insulation
07.2006 - 09.2013
- Led accounting operations, ensuring smooth financial processes and compliance, reducing processing time by 50%.
- Led financial planning and analysis to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and implemented accounting policies ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Managed a team of accountants, fostering professional growth and development.
- Oversaw budget preparation, monitoring expenditures for cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated internal audits, identifying areas for process improvement.
Education
Bachelor - Business Administration
Strayer University
Orlando, FL01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
State University of New York At Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY01.1994
Skills
- E-procurement management skills
- Data manipulation skills
- Dedicated to personal growth
- Proficient in MS Office
- Salesforce proficiency
- Yardi software proficiency
- JD Edwards expertise
- Experience with SAP systems
Timeline
Senior AP Accountant
College of Charleston Controllers Office
05.2024 - 02.2025
HOA Accountant
Progress Residential
06.2022 - 02.2024
Sr. Accounts Payable Accountant
Conrex Residential Property REIT II
09.2020 - 06.2022
AP Accountant
Hilton Orlando Convention Center
06.2014 - 08.2020
Accounting Manager
United Insulation
07.2006 - 09.2013
Bachelor - Business Administration
Strayer University
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
State University of New York At Old Westbury
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