AMY MESSER
PHOENIXVILLE,US
Summary
AP Manager | Administrative Management | AR Specialist with 12+ years of direct experience managing end-to-end AP and AR functions. Proficient with Bill.com, Concur, SAP and Microsoft Dynamics NAV to streamline invoice processing, expense management, reconciliations, and month-end close while strengthening vendor relationships and improving reporting accuracy. Collaborative leader focused on process automation, team training, and timely financial controls, seeking to drive operational efficiency and support scalable accounting operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
STP Investment Services
West Chester, US
04.2023 - Current
- Processed vendor invoices via Bill.com and executed ACH, wire, and check payments with consistent accuracy.
- Managed company credit card and virtual card issuance, reducing payment delays and errors.
- Administered Concur expense reports and uploaded entries to the GL for timely month-end close.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved discrepancies in coordination with Controller, maintaining AP policy documentation.
- Streamlined vendor invoice processing, enhancing transaction efficiency and ensuring timely payments, which strengthened vendor relationships.
- Conducted thorough reconciliations of vendor statements, identifying discrepancies that led to improved accuracy in financial reporting.
- Collaborated with the Controller to resolve payment issues, fostering a positive team environment and promoting effective communication.
- Implemented an automated expense tracking system, significantly reducing manual entry errors, and accelerating month-end closing processes.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of AP policies, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and facilitating smoother audits.
- Executed timely vendor payments through automated systems, enhancing cash flow management and fostering stronger supplier partnerships.
- Assisted in developing new processes that improved efficiency within the department.
- Generated weekly aging reports for management review.
- Prepared 1099 forms at the end of each fiscal year as required by law.
- Processed employee expense reimbursements according to company policy guidelines.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT
MedMen Enterprises Inc
Culver City, US
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed daily AR operations including aging reports, collections, and cash applications.
- Reconciled bank deposits to daily sales and cash ledgers, ensuring accuracy in reporting.
- Prepared journal entries and reconciliations during month-end close.
- Supported internal and external financial reporting requirements.
- Enhanced process accuracy through detailed audit and variance reviews.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
Trion Group, a Marsh & McLennan Agency
King of Prussia, US
05.2019 - 12.2022
- Managed multi-bank deposits and recorded accurate GL entries to support month-end close processes.
- Processed positive pay transfers and resolved check exceptions to reduce payment discrepancies.
- Executed stop payments, voids, and check tracking to ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Performed daily and monthly reconciliations and AR adjustments yielding measurable accuracy improvements.
- Streamlined bank reconciliation processes, achieving timely financial reporting and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Analyzed outstanding checks and compliance metrics, leading to improved tracking and reduced discrepancies.
- Fostered a collaborative environment by training new team members on financial systems and procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive records for HSA and FSA transactions, ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new team members on financial systems, fostering a supportive environment and improving team performance.
- Implemented effective strategies for managing multi-bank deposits, supporting month-end close processes with greater reliability.
BILLING SPECIALIST
Trion Group, a Marsh & McLennan Agency
King of Prussia, US
12.2014 - 12.2019
- Managed daily check logs and check runs to ensure accurate disbursements and timely payments.
- Prepared FSA balance reports and validated billing to maintain account reconciliation accuracy.
- Researched and resolved past-due invoices and funding discrepancies to restore client account integrity.
- Managed daily deposits and weekly audit reporting to support financial controls and compliance.
- Documented internal processes and administered HSA checks to improve operational consistency.
- Analyzed client accounts to identify discrepancies, resolving issues effectively and minimizing financial losses for the company.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication on billing issues, fostering a unified approach to client resolutions.
- Maintained precise records of transactions and audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal guidelines.
- Demonstrated an initiative-taking attitude in addressing client inquiries, contributing to a supportive team environment and enhanced service delivery.
- Conducted in-depth audits on client accounts, identifying discrepancies that resulted in substantial cost savings and enhanced financial integrity.
- Partnered with finance and operations teams to resolve billing issues, ensuring timely payments, and fostering strong interdepartmental relationships.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - MANAGEMENT
University of Phoenix
RemoteBACHELOR OF ARTS - EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Cabrini College
Wayne, PASkills
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Invoice Processing
- Expense Management
- Vendor Relations
- Concur
- Billcom
- SAP
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV
- Great Plains
- QuickBooks
- Sage Intacct
- Audit Preparation
- Month-End Close
- Process Improvement
- Team Collaboration
- Financial Forecasting
Timeline
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
STP Investment Services
04.2023 - Current
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTANT
MedMen Enterprises Inc
12.2022 - 04.2023
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
Trion Group, a Marsh & McLennan Agency
05.2019 - 12.2022
BILLING SPECIALIST
Trion Group, a Marsh & McLennan Agency
12.2014 - 12.2019
MASTER OF ARTS - MANAGEMENT
University of Phoenix
BACHELOR OF ARTS - EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Cabrini College