ANGELA COLEMAN
Chicago,IL
Summary
Energetic accounts payable professional with a strong foundation in invoice processing and payment management. Demonstrated ability to enhance financial operations through effective time management and problem-solving skills, contributing to improved accuracy and workflow within dynamic environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Associate
Lyric Opera Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.2022 - Current
- Routed incoming invoices electronically to departments for general ledger coding and approval, ensuring timely processing and accurate financial reporting.
- Processed invoices on time and in line with vendor terms.
- Processed weekly accounts payable payments in line with company policies and internal controls.
- Addressed inquiries from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable, facilitating effective resolution and maintaining strong relationships.
- Prepared journal entries and completed account reconciliations.
- Organized and maintained an electronic filing system for accounts payable, enhancing accessibility and efficiency of document retrieval.
- Documented daily bank deposits and tracked concession activity.
- Completed monthly inventory counts for concessions.
Customer Service Lead
VITAL CARE INDUSTRIES
12.2021 - 09.2022
- Liaised with customers to provide product and service information, resolving issues promptly and effectively.
- Researched and resolved customer complaints regarding product or service issues, offering solutions, expediting adjustments, and following up to ensure total satisfaction.
- Prepared detailed invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Posting customer payments received by cash, checks and credit card transactions
- Prepare, review and/or edit correspondences such as form letters, reports, tables, spreadsheets, and other printed material for accuracy
- Generate and manipulate reports from Sage 100
- Assisted accounting department with various tasks to ensure timely financial reporting.
Accounts Payable Specialist
LIFE FITNESS
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Three-way matching and entering invoices for payment
- Verified and processed invoices to ensure accurate payment.
- Coordinated with supply chain and commodity managers to resolve price discrepancies.
- Monitored statements and facilitated timely month-end closure.
- Assisted accounting team with daily tasks in the accounting department.
Accounts Payable Specialist
ANIXTER
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Managed master billing process, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.
- Reviewed and verified freight rate discrepancies to ensure accurate billing.
- Maintained and updated freight carrier files for streamlined operations.
Accounts Payable Specialist
COMPOSITES ONE
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Reviewed and verified invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Managed ACH and payment runs by coordinating with the bank and ensuring timely processing. and uploading to the bank.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies through effective communication with vendors.
- Monitored payment status of accounts and assisted with month end closure reports
- Maintained and updated vendor files
- Provided general support to the accounting department
Administration /Accounts Payable
TRIANGLE FASTENER CORPORATION
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Reviewed and verified invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and facilitate prompt payments.
- Maintained and updated vendor files to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Monitored payment status of accounts and assisted with month end closure reports
- Assisted the team with various accounting tasks for the department.
Administrative/Revenue Clerk
CITY OF PELL CITY, ALABAMA
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed accounts receivable for taxes, business licenses, and all funds received for all city departments to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Performed data entry tasks accurately and efficiently
- Coordinated multiple calendars and planned business travel for council members and the city manager to optimize scheduling.
- Answered phones and directed calls to relevant personnel to ensure efficient communication.
- Assisted with HR paperwork (I.e., I-9, tax forms, etc.)
- Sorted daily mail, research tax liability and filing
Administrative Receptionist
FAIN, MAJOR & BRENNAN, P. C.
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Welcomed clients and supported office operations by filing documents, ordering office supplies, and preparing the conference room for depositions and mediations.
- Managed incoming calls for the firm, addressing client inquiries and efficiently directing calls to appropriate staff.
- Coordinated outgoing mail and organized incoming mail for efficient processing.
Legislative Aide/ Receptionist
CITY OF CHICAGO - BUDGET COMMITTEE
09.2001 - 07.2014
- Facilitated communication between constituents and Alderman, effectively addressing community concerns and needs.
- Processed incoming inquiries for Alderman and Committee on Budget & Government Operations, enhancing response efficiency.
- Scheduled business appointments, received client/visitors, as well as provided appropriate business hospitality
- Managed mail distribution and organized interchanges, to ensure timely communication among staff.
Education
Business Management
University of Phoenix
Chicago, IL01-2009
Accounting
Jefferson State Community College
Pell City, ALSkills
- Accounts management
- Invoice processing
- Payment management
- Check processing
- Account reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Oracle
- Navision
- SX Enterprise Program
- Clerical support
- Customer Service
- Banking
Timeline
Accounts Payable Associate
Lyric Opera Of Chicago
09.2022 - Current
Customer Service Lead
VITAL CARE INDUSTRIES
12.2021 - 09.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
LIFE FITNESS
09.2020 - 06.2021
Accounts Payable Specialist
ANIXTER
02.2020 - 03.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist
COMPOSITES ONE
10.2019 - 02.2020
Administration /Accounts Payable
TRIANGLE FASTENER CORPORATION
06.2018 - 10.2019
Administrative/Revenue Clerk
CITY OF PELL CITY, ALABAMA
11.2017 - 05.2018
Administrative Receptionist
FAIN, MAJOR & BRENNAN, P. C.
07.2015 - 07.2016
Legislative Aide/ Receptionist
CITY OF CHICAGO - BUDGET COMMITTEE
09.2001 - 07.2014
Business Management
University of Phoenix
Accounting
Jefferson State Community College