aaron batla
Staff Accountant at American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
accountant - non-profit management expertise
- accountant track record ensuring accuracy accounting process reporting financial statement , transaction , data highly regulated industry . - detail-oriented analyst proven ability resolve discrepancy , payment issue , inefficiency . - mission-driven professional history working leadership drive strategic financial goal national non-profit . core competency accounting • reporting • auditing • payment processing • customer service • budgeting • compliance • financial analysis • vendor management • microsoft word & excel • sap • 1099s • generally accepted auditing standard ( gaas ) • generally accepted accounting principle ( gaap )
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aasld
Oversee all accounts payable (AP) transactions and implement AP system. Manage and review work of Junior Accountant to ensure all payables are processed accurately and on time. Build user profiles and train new staff on AP system. Assist preparation of annual budget. Oversee processing of 1099s. Process monthly due to/due from journal entries and reconcile fixed asset schedule. Direct timesheets processing and review.

Select Accomplishments:
•	Reduced payment voucher processing from average of two weeks to three days within one month by implementing automated AP system, PN3.
•	Generated average time savings of three hours per statement by creating Excel-based credit card template to collect and load transaction data into accounting system.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Staff Accountant
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aasld
Entered all payment vouchers and processed all check, ACH, and wire payments. Followed up on outstanding checks. Served as point of contact for all AP related issues. Reconciled asset, liability, and expense accounts monthly. Reconciled and processed 1099s for both association and foundation. Assisted in filing Form 990. Implemented metro benefits program.

Select Accomplishments:
•	Enabled staff to have immediate access to commuter benefits by implementing Metro Benefits program and establishing centralized platform to track commuting expenses.
•	Achieved zero findings in all annual audits during tenure. Liaised with external auditors for all AP audit samples.
•	Promoted to Staff Accountant within three years.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Junior Accountant
Edison Electric Institute
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Received, reviewed, and processed invoices. Prepared checks and posted wire payments for all business segments in Great Plains. Communicated and problem-solved with staff and vendors on all payable related issues. Reconciled daily bank statements to wire log book. Initiated or requested purchase order amendments facilitate timely payment processing.
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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Accounts Payable Assistant
CDI
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Assessed accuracy of payables exceeding $100,000 for six subsidiaries. Identified duplicate payments and resolved findings with vendors’ processors. Forecasted and reported to treasury department cash needs for all business units. Posted all electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and wire payments. Reconciled payments against refinery bank statements. Performed audit desk tasks. Verified approver authority of transactions.

Select Accomplishment:
•	Achieved zero payment errors during tenure in reviewing payment patches.
Houston, Texas Area
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Disbursements Auditor
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
Dean's list Fall 2006 to Spring 2008
Accounting
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University of Houston-Downtown
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Bachelor of Arts - BA
Economics
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The University of Texas at Austin
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Texas Exes
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