Accounts Payable Management

Debra A. Lee, CPA

**** ******** *****

Norman, OK 73072

405-***-**** ablzu0@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a challenging position that allows utilization of strong detail oriented skills and

several years of experience in an organization dedicated to excellence.

EXPERIENCE

2008-Present SandRidge Energy, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR

• Performed testing of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 internal controls, including

walkthroughs for Entity Level controls, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Oil

and Gas Reserves, and Stock Administration during the company’s initial and

second year of compliance.

• Implemented testing for Segregation of Duties, including procedural and system

role assignments and system access.

• Performed operational audit of the Procurement, Asset Verification and Travel and

Expense Reporting processes providing management with an objective

assessment of internal controls and recommendations for weaknesses identified.

• Facilitated meetings with Controllers and other members of management to

develop an inventory of Key Reports.

• Member of the Records Retention Steering Committee providing guidance and

recommendations for best practices during implementation of the records

management process.

2003-2008 Sonic Corporation Oklahoma City, OK

INTERNAL AUDITOR

• Improved the audit program and audit report for franchise audits by utilizing

strong written communication and presentation skills.

• Facilitated operational and franchise audit meetings.

• Instrumental in the implementation of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 internal

controls documentation including process summaries, walkthroughs, and testing

of the Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Employee Stock Options, and other

processes during the initial year.

• Performed testing of Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 during the first through fourth

years.

• Prepared work papers for Accounts Payable, Intangibles, Debt, Prepaid Assets,

Receivables, Inventory and Cash during the integrated interim and year-end

audits.

• Completed field audits and franchise audits which required a minimum of 30%

travel time.

• Performed operational audit of the Human Resource process providing

management with an objective assessment of internal controls and providing

recommendations for weaknesses identified.

2002-2003 Bergen Food Enterprises, Inc. Norman, OK

PAYROLL COORDINATOR

• Responsible for the payroll process for the employees of 55 Pizza Huts and 3

Sonic Drive-Ins located in 5 different states.

• Duties included preparation of Forms 940 and 941 and responsible for all state

and federal tax payments.

• Responsible for the preparation of all W-2s and W-3s

• Assisted in any payroll processes as needed including researching and resolving

any payroll related issues.

1998-2000 Deerinwater Environmental Management, Inc. Norman, OK

CONTROLLER

• Supervised seven employees in the corporate office.

• Implemented Cost Accounting Standards, established indirect cost pools and

classification of costs as indirect or direct for all government contracts.

• Performed daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting duties.

• Responsibilities included financial statement presentations, general ledger,

accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and financing.

• Worked closely with project managers, engineers, bank representatives, attorneys,

and other professionals.

1986-1998 Oklahoma County Court Clerk Oklahoma City, OK

ACCOUNTING/AUDITING DEPARTMENT HEAD

• Supervised nine employees.

• Responsible for the continuing internal audit of account balances and the

distributing of funds properly into the designated court funds in a timely manner.

• Duties included monthly reporting to the County Commissioners, yearly budget

projections, and balancing with the County Treasurer.

• Provided data and projections for the Court Clerk as needed.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Accountancy, University of Oklahoma

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant

Recently passed two parts of the Certified Internal Auditors exam

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Institute of Internal Auditors

National Restaurant Association Internal Auditors Study Group

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