Experienced Accounts Payable Clerk skilled in managing 200+ vendor portfolios and streamlining invoice processes, reducing processing time by 30%. Enhanced efficiency by transitioning vendors to EFT and online payments, cutting costs and saving resources. Strong background in accounts management, financial forecasting, and payroll, with a focus on accuracy and process optimization. Dedicated to achieving team goals and driving operational improvements.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Steinhagen Oil Company, Inc.
Beaumont, USA
02.1995 - Current
Had a large role in implementing a new main office accounting software, including general ledger, cash management and convenience store back-office accounting, along with fuel monitoring, load billing, invoice processing and reconciliation of inventory for the 15+ convenience stores. Additionally, oversaw accounts receivable setup and training of team members.
Oversee the accounts payable process for a portfolio of over 200 vendors, ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining compliance with company policies.
Identified discrepancies in vendor accounts through audits, resolved payment issues, and reconciled vendor statements monthly while collaborating with vendors.
Implemented payment schedules by using vendor terms to improve cash flow. Work closely with the Cash Management Department.
Trained and mentored team members on best practices in accounts payable, fuel inventory, cash management, and monthly GL reconciliations, enhancing team consistency and effectiveness.
Process payroll weekly for store employees using ADP online application.
Reconcile payroll using a hand control worksheet to balance all taxes, employee deductions and 401K accounts. Upload 401K files for weekly and bi-weekly contributions. Balance all contributions to employees' 401K accounts.
Through the years, I have worked in other departments such as Accounts Receivable, building maintenance for up to 30+ convenience stores, some IT and environmental compliance. Involved in hiring and supervising up to 7 employees at times.
Oversaw property tax responsibilities for real and personal properties across multiple counties, submitted annual renditions, maintained detailed Excel worksheet of property descriptions and historical values, and managed protests and hearings.
Processed additions and disposals of fixed assets, ensuring timely updates to financial records.
General Ledger: Preparing, posting and adjusting journal entries, Reviewing monthly transactions posted to General Ledger for accuracy, Monthly and year end reconciliations.