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Amy V. Messer

AP/AR Professional
Phoenixville,PA

Summary

Versatile Business Professional AP Manager | Administrative Management |AR Specialist Comprehensive AP processing management, and project/service delivery experience across multiple industries. Strong ability to identify and deliver efficiency, service level and performance improvement opportunities. Technologically savvy and professional with experience across software platforms. Energetic, self-starter, with the ability to collaborate with peers and management alike.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

STP Investment Services
04.2023 - Current
  • Record, code and process invoices and payments through Bill.com.
  • Make payments via ACH, wire, and check as needed.
  • Administer company credit card program using Ramp.
  • Deposit any checks received in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with vendors to obtain statements, verifying that current vendor balances are accurate.
  • Assist Controller in month-end reconciliations as needed.
  • Generate reports detailing accounts payables status.
  • Proactively identify potential issues, evaluating and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • Post daily cash receipts.
  • Maintains accounts payable controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.

AR Accountant

MedMen Enterprises Inc
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Manage day-to-day accounting functions of AR aging reports, monitoring of AR accounts and collections.
  • Manage day-to-day accounting functions of Cash, receiving, processing and recording bank deposits and reconciling bank deposits to daily sales activity.
  • Prepare daily reconciliations of cash/sales and period-end close reconciliations of AR.
  • Prepare journal entries upon completion of reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
  • Monitor and review accounting systems and reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules in support of financial reporting and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Prepare correspondence externally and internally with in departments as needed.
  • Preform special projects and other ad-hoc duties as requested.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Marsh and McLennan Agency
05.2019 - 04.2022
  • Transfer positive pay files to financial institutions at the end of each check run.
  • Issue check stop payments/voids and check status of checks.
  • Check daily for positive pay exceptions through online banking.
  • Perform accounting and clerical functions to support other financial personnel.
  • Track and record deposits made to multiple financial institutions and handle deposit transfers.
  • Enter and balance the accounts receivable daily.
  • Record business transactions and key daily deposit template to the general ledger system.
  • Enter daily HSA check deposits into Healthcare Bank.
  • Process AR Adjustments.
  • Clear COA’s.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.

Billing Specialist

TRION GROUP LLC, dba Marsh and McLennan Agency
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Manages daily check log, creates and posts daily check runs, and processes check reissues.
  • Prepares and provides quality assurance for daily/weekly outstanding balance reports for Client Service Reps on active and termed Flexible Spending Account clients using QuickBooks.
  • Research outstanding invoices to collect payment on past due invoices and identify missed claim charges not appearing on the client’s invoice.
  • Contact Clients when I need to email Past Due Admin Bills and Funding Invoices.
  • Reconcile Daily Banking Activity.
  • Create daily check deposit reports.
  • Oversee the weekly spending report a critical tracking tool used to identify and audit client accounts that are carrying out a negative balance.
  • Documents work processes.
  • Manages Daily HSA Checks.

Senior Accounts Payable Processing Specialist

ARKEMA, INC
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Held senior-level position, while mentoring and providing technical guidance to AP Processing team.
  • Managed high volume, high visibility vendor transactions (invoices, credit memos, commissions) using ReadSoft, SAP or GPMaTe software.
  • Collaborated with vendors, Arkema plant personnel, purchasing and other staff to resolve invoice discrepancies.
  • Audited and processed check requisitions in SAP.

Accounts Payable Specialist

IMAGING SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for processing AP in a high-volume environment for high-quality tomographic imaging systems to the dental community.
  • Received and processed disbursements, after reviewing, coding and approving invoices.
  • Ensured timely and accurate payment of all authorized vendor invoices (domestic and foreign).
  • Maintained vendor relations, resolving discrepancies with a favorable outcome.
  • Collaborated with internal and external auditors.
  • Prepared and ran a weekly check run; initiated and cleared wire transfers (domestic & foreign).
  • Reviewed monthly purchase requests, reconciled differences, and gave vendor approval.
  • Ensured SOX compliance with all invoices.
  • Performed month end reconciliation of AP and purchase order GL accounts.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Cabrini College
Wayne, PA

Masters in Management - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix-Online

Skills

  • Expense management
  • Accounts payable and receivable handling
  • Invoice processing
  • Expense report management
  • Payment processing
  • Expense management software
  • Self-driven project management
  • Data archiving
  • Database Management
  • Strategic vendor negotiations
  • Comprehensive audit reviews
  • Client service delivery
  • Effective communication
  • Skill development training
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Skilled in QuickBooks accounting software
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics solutions
  • SAP software expertise
  • Experienced with Billcom software
  • Sage Intacct proficiency
  • RAMP
  • Data inputting
  • Entry verification
  • Transaction verification

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

STP Investment Services
04.2023 - Current

AR Accountant

MedMen Enterprises Inc
05.2022 - 04.2023

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Marsh and McLennan Agency
05.2019 - 04.2022

Billing Specialist

TRION GROUP LLC, dba Marsh and McLennan Agency
01.2014 - 01.2019

Senior Accounts Payable Processing Specialist

ARKEMA, INC
01.2012 - 01.2014

Accounts Payable Specialist

IMAGING SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL
01.2011 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies

Cabrini College

Masters in Management - Human Resources Management

University of Phoenix-Online

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