Amy Valentin
Elmwood Park,IL
Summary
Bookkeeper with expertise in financial reporting, data entry, record keeping, and customer relations. Demonstrates strong time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Thrives in fast-paced environments and adapts quickly to last-minute changes. Committed to adhering to all internal policies and standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookkeeper AP/AR/Payroll Specialist
EXEGISTICS INC
FRANKLIN PARK, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Manage the collection of cash receipts from customers via ACH and wire transfers or check deposits.
- Followed up on past due accounts, facilitating timely collection of funds.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous handling of all inquiries and complaints.
- Communicate regularly with Sales Representatives regarding customers' account status updates.
- Participate in weekly meetings to discuss progress on overdue items and action plans.
- Investigated billing discrepancies, implementing solutions to resolve concerns and prevent future issues.
- Oversaw invoicing for accounts payable, focusing on utilities and freight to maintain accurate financial records.
- Process weekly ACH and check payments with a detailed report for upper management.
- Provided detailed reports and analyses to management on receivables status, supporting informed decision-making.
- Assisted with the weekly payroll process by reviewing employee timesheets and updating pay rates.
Lead Accounts Payable Specialist
Extenet Systems
Lisle, IL
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Promoted positive work environment through effective communication and active engagement with hands-on assistance.
- Processed vendor invoices in compliance with company policy to ensure timely payments.
- Investigated past due invoices to identify discrepancies.
- Set up New Vendors and review W9 forms.
- Process weekly ACH & Check payments.
- Matched 3-way PO invoices with purchase orders, auditing for discrepancies and coding according to general ledger standards to maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepared journal entries and reconciled accounts to complete month-end closing processes.
- Trained employees while managing team to uphold productivity standards and enhance department efficiency.
- Liaised with all customers, including freight and utility vendors, to facilitate timely payments, mitigate late fees, and increase accuracy.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Anixter Inc.
Glenview, IL
11.2004 - 06.2021
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Assisted managing leaders to identify and eliminate non-value added tasks.
- Trained new employees, helped write AP manual and testing for new ERP System.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately processing invoices and journal entries for Freight, Material and Drop Ship(FT,MA,DS) invoice.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing 600+ weekly with minimal supervision.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Worked closely with both vendors and department personnel to produce accurate and timely payments.
- Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address any issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ombudsman
Chicago, ILSome College (No Degree) -
Triton College
River Grove, ILSkills
- Account Monitoring
- Financial Reporting
- Customer Relations
- Collections understanding
- Invoice processing
- Deductions management
- General ledger maintenance and Entries
- Payment processing
- Workflow management
- Problem solving
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Vendor management
- Collaboration techniques
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP Systems Brainware, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks and Mainframe
Timeline
Bookkeeper AP/AR/Payroll Specialist
EXEGISTICS INC
09.2022 - Current
Lead Accounts Payable Specialist
Extenet Systems
03.2022 - 09.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
Anixter Inc.
11.2004 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Ombudsman
Some College (No Degree) -
Triton College