ANDREA WILLIAMS
USA
Summary
Analytical, highly organized, and self-motivated Accounts Payable Analyst with over 20 years of GAAP expertise, more than 14 years performing accounts payable/receivables & payroll responsibilities in addition to exceptional time management and communicational skills. Impressive background working collaboratively with team members as well as independently plus a track record of delivering the highest quality strategic solutions to resolve challenges. Exhibits professionalism and interpersonal attributes that reflect a strong sense of integrity.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Magnolia Advanced Materials Inc.
Atlanta, GA
07.2023 - 07.2026
- Process high-volume Accounts Payable transactions while ensuring accurate GL coding, invoice approvals, and compliance with company policies.
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies to support timely and accurate month-end close.
- Administer weekly payment processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and tax reporting requirements.
- Manage Vendor Master data, including vendor onboarding, maintenance, and record accuracy.
- Reconcile corporate credit card accounts and process employee expense reimbursements.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audit requests.
- Partner with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Finance teams to ensure accurate invoice and purchase order processing.
- Generate reports and recommend process improvements that enhance AP efficiency and expense management.
Accounts Payable Lead (Consultant)
Elringklinger USA, Inc.
Buford, GA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide leadership to the AP team, implementing/maintaining AP policies and support AP/Financial managers
- Process invoices (approx. 1,000 monthly) accurately and in a timely manner, reconcile monthly statements/credit card and multiple insurance accounts
- Execute payments (via check, ACH & wire transfers) including employee expense reimbursements and manual request
- Research and resolve all issues related to vendor statements, inquiries, overpayments, duplicates, and credits
- Assist with Monthly Reconciliations, Closings (Month/Year-End), special projects and audits
- Ensure positive relations with vendors and co-workers
- Maintain Vendor Master Files
Staff Accountant/Office Manager (Consultant)
The GreenSeason Group
Duluth, GA
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Handled Statement Reconciliations, Check disbursements, verified employment documentations, Assisted with Confidential Projects
- Answered incoming calls, set- up potential clients, Mandated follow-ups to employees about services, Reviewed Expense Reports, Filed, Ordered Supplies
- Resolved customer discrepancies, Set-up employment Interviews
Accounts Payable Manager
Anitox Corporation
Lawrenceville, GA
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Implemented an electronic AP system for supplier maintenance, authorization approvals, coding which saved approximately 90% of time for employees and customers
- Reviewed and processed 1,000+ PO & Non-PO invoices monthly, expense reports, recharges and other account transactions in an accurate and timely manner (2-3 days) saving over $82K annually from overpayments, duplicates, forged invoices and discounts
- Managed, initiated and transferred all weekly/daily US & Global payments/Check Runs, salaries and commissions (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Brazil, China, UK) saving time and money by omitting checks, fees and mandated ACH’s, Wires, Bill Pays by 90%
- Maintained and performed Month End Close functions including reconciliations, postings, adjustments, trial balances, variance analysis, intercompany transactions, journal entries and accruals to ensure cost are captured in correct periods
- Handled projects and maintained strict confidentiality of company information. Created manuals. Provided full range of services, including 1099 preparation, Sales & Use taxes, assisted various departments, state & franchise taxes, audit support, bank deposits, cycle count inventory, bank reconciliations plus researched, analyzed and resolved many issues
Accounts Payable Payment Specialist (Consultant)
Rheem Mfg Co.
Atlanta, GA
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Processed 500+ invoices weekly, garnishments and 2-Way/3-Way Matching validations
- Reconciled statements plus handled daily email correspondences in English/Spanish
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist
Kaplan Inc.
Alpharetta, GA
05.2013 - 11.2015
- Managed excessive returned- duplicated- refund-AR-overpayment checks (saving over $100K which lead to numerous awards)
- Expertise researching check inquiries with various banks (honored by Legal Dept. for obtaining over 300 canceled check copies expeditiously) in addition to reconciling past due vendor /supplier statements. Liaison for the department
- Reviewed and processed high volume invoices, expense reports, wires, EFT’s, E-Payments, petty cash, utilities and Check Requests. Assisted with bi-weekly Check-Runs
Sr. Accounting Assistant/Procurement Auditor
Colonial Pipeline Co.
Alpharetta, GA
02.2008 - 03.2012
- Managed high-volume invoicing (approx. 1,000 per week), expense reimbursements, emails (approx. 500 monthly), purchase orders, credit memos, Check Request payment transactions and aging reports
- Provided outstanding customer service (received honors for excellence) relating to payment status, escalated issues, vendor verifications and other AP inquiries
- Maintained the Oracle vendor system (vendor verifications, Exclusion List, TIN names, Tax ID numbers) resulting in “0 fees” (green range) during auditing which never been achieved also facilitated “no-fault” internal/external audits as a result of sound record keeping and thorough documentations
Education
Associate Degree - Arts & Science
Rutgers University
Newark, New JerseySkills
Various ERP Systems
- Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- QAD/SAP/Oracle/LMN/Paymentnet/Expenselink
- Imaging Stratus
- MS Excel
- FTP Pro System
- Planning/Organizing/Adaptability
- Problem Solving/Resourceful
- Exceptional oral and written communication
- Microsoft Office Products
- Hard-working/Strong leader
- Team player/Independent
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Magnolia Advanced Materials Inc.
07.2023 - 07.2026
Accounts Payable Lead (Consultant)
Elringklinger USA, Inc.
01.2022 - 05.2023
Staff Accountant/Office Manager (Consultant)
The GreenSeason Group
11.2021 - 12.2021
Accounts Payable Manager
Anitox Corporation
06.2016 - 08.2021
Accounts Payable Payment Specialist (Consultant)
Rheem Mfg Co.
12.2015 - 06.2016
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist
Kaplan Inc.
05.2013 - 11.2015
Sr. Accounting Assistant/Procurement Auditor
Colonial Pipeline Co.
02.2008 - 03.2012
Associate Degree - Arts & Science
Rutgers University