Anita Wesley
Office Manager
Matteson,IL
Summary
Experienced financial management professional with proven expertise in accounting processes, systems oversight, and compliance training. Knowledgeable about AP/AR, contract administration, budgeting, and other aspects of successful financial operations. Results orientated and dedicated team builder, focused on empowering staff to achieve team goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Salt Flats LLC
01.2021 - 01.2025
- Oversaw day-to-day administrative tasks, including mail distribution, supply management, and office organization.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings, appointments, and conference room bookings.
- Managed office equipment and liaised with vendors for maintenance and repairs.
- Coordinated office events, team-building activities, and celebrations.
- Coordinated office visits and tours.
- Assisted with processes for new employees, including workspace setup and orientation.
- Collaborated with HR on employee workplace policies.
- Oversaw office security, including access control and emergency procedures.
- Collaborated with building owners for facility-related matters.
- Implemented and maintained health and safety protocols in the workplace.
- Assisted in managing office budgets, tracking expenses, and optimizing cost-efficiency.
- Worked with finance to ensure timely vendor payments.
Accounts Receivable Manager
V&V Supremo Foods
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supervised a team of three people in all A/R functions, including cash application, collections and deduction resolution.
- Provided timely resolutions to all unplanned A/R inquiries and issues.
- Prepared journal entries and account reconciliations for multiple locations.
- Acted as liaison between sales team and finance department.
- Developed AR requirements and user acceptance testing for company’s new ERP.
Lead Operational Controllership Analyst
GE Power
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Contributor to $2B Repairs services business within GE Power as part of Global Controllership team as Intercompany transactions and distributed controllership lead.
- Resolved Cash application issues for all Repairs business units.
- Oversaw compliance to accounting and reporting requirements, including co-ordination with global headquarters teams during month/quarter/year end closes.
- Delivered intercompany reconciliations and account reconciliations for Repairs units.
- Coordinated quarterly self-audits process for Repairs units to identify any significant controllership issues and facilitated the resolution of any issues identified.
Accounting Specialist
GE Energy
01.2001 - 01.2013
- Supervised the billing group for domestic Repairs network and acted as a liaison with shop operations.
- Standardized billing procedures, introducing new policies such as the “No PO No Invoice” policy and integrating each shops’ digital documents into a shared environment.
- Developed course materials and facilitated field training for standard billing procedures and edicts.
- Resolved intercompany and external billing issues for Repairs network units.
- Assembled and analyzed international labor data for international tax compliance reporting.
Education
B.S. - Accounting
01.1992
Skills
- Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Office 365 tools
- Accounts receivable processing
- Time management coordination
- Cultivating collaborative partnerships
- Employee supervision
- Dispute mediation skills
- Inventory management
- Proficient in Great Plains
- Client support
- Administrative coordination
- Strong organizational abilities
- Office administration
- Accurate data entry
- Customer relations
- Financial record management
- Document organization
AWARDS
Recipient of 7 managerial awards for “Above and Beyond” performance from 2001-2016
Timeline
Office Manager - Salt Flats LLC
01.2021 - 01.2025
Accounts Receivable Manager - V&V Supremo Foods
01.2018 - 01.2021
Lead Operational Controllership Analyst - GE Power
01.2013 - 01.2018
Accounting Specialist - GE Energy
01.2001 - 01.2013
Illinois Institute of Technology - B.S., Accounting