Lesley Conway, MBA
About Lesley Conway, MBA
Lesley Conway, MBA, is an Accounts Payable Specialist at Praxis Engineering, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in accounting, with previous roles at various companies and degrees in business and accounting from Strayer University and The Community College of Baltimore County.
Work at Praxis Engineering
Lesley Conway has served as an Accounts Payable Specialist at Praxis Engineering since 2019. In this role, she manages both check payments and electronic bank payments on a weekly basis. She ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles when recording vendor invoices. Additionally, she is responsible for resolving discrepancies in purchase orders, contracts, and invoices. Conway provides detailed support for journal entries and maintains confidentiality of all company documents and transactions.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Praxis Engineering, Lesley Conway worked at EMPIRICAL CONCEPTS, INC. as a Staff Accountant from 2018 to 2019. She also held the position of Accounts Payable Specialist at Teledyne Energy Systems, Inc. from 2010 to 2012. Her experience includes working as a General Accountant at Marriott International from 2013 to 2014 and as an Accounting Assistant at the Space Telescope Science Institute from 2014 to 2018. Earlier in her career, she worked at SAIC in various roles, including Accounts Payable Specialist and Project Management Analyst.
Education and Expertise
Lesley Conway earned her Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a minor in Acquisitions from Strayer University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Strayer University, which she achieved from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Arts (AA) in Business/Commerce from The Community College of Baltimore County. Conway has expertise in using Deltek Costpoint for managing accounts payable processes.
Accounting Skills and Responsibilities
In her accounting role, Lesley Conway is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards. She manages vendor invoices, ensuring they are recorded correctly and in a timely manner. Conway self-assesses sales taxes when necessary to guarantee correct sales tax charges. Her responsibilities also include providing support for journal entries and maintaining the confidentiality of all company documents and transactions.