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April Cleveland

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated accounts payable professional with a solid background in professional settings managing vendor invoices, tracking expenses and updating vendor files. Trained in posting and processing payments using an array of Accounts Payable software in order to facilitate weekly payments to vendors. A collaborative team player with a strong attention to detail coupled with the ability to foster strong working relationships with various levels of management and associates within an organization.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Lease Coordinator

G & E Real Estate Management Services Inc.
New York, NY
02.2024 - 06.2025
  • Supported lease administration project managers across global Microsoft datacenters.
  • Managed case requests from stakeholders within lease administration department, ensuring resolution aligned with departmental KPIs.
  • Collaborated with various teams to streamline communication and improve workflows.
  • Facilitated communication between different departments in order to resolve issues quickly.

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Buncher Company
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2023 - 02.2024
  • Reviewed invoices and check requests for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to company policy.
  • Worked collaboratively with other departments to resolve billing disputes.
  • Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.
  • Prepared checks for mailing, or electronic payment processing.
  • Answered inquiries from internal departments regarding accounts payable status.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Robert Half Recruiters & Employment
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Contract employee for Carlow University
  • Match invoices with purchase orders, audit for discrepancies and process according to company policy.
  • Research past due invoices.
  • Assisted with researching and gathering information for 1099 distribution.
  • Communicate with vendors, faculty and staff to provide answers to questions that are relevant to the payables process.
  • Enter new vendors into Colleague/Ellucian system and provide updates to existing vendor files.
  • Collaborating with team members to create an FAQ page for use by University faculty, staff and students.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half Recruiters & Employment
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Temporary assignment with AEO(American Eagle Outfitters Inc.).
  • Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded invoices using accounts payable systems.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Responsible for gathering of documentation needed for new vendor setup.
  • Updated vendor information when requested.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.

Accounts Payable Specialist

PG Publishing Co. Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2010 - 08.2020
  • Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data for daily check processing and payment to vendors.
  • Reviewed both purchase order and non-purchase order invoices for accuracy; subsequently resolving any issues before checks were processed and paid to vendors.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, senior management and vendors.
  • Analyzed employee expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
  • Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to maintain accounting system accuracy.
  • Responsible for managing the daily cash reconciliation of our advertising and subscriber accounts.
  • Responsible for training new team members on accounts payable processing.
  • Assisted with the preparation of information necessary for use during quarterly company audits.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

PG Publishing Co. Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2000 - 02.2010
  • Partnered with cash application team members and credit manager to ensure timely and accurate posting of daily remittances to customer accounts.
  • Responsible for gathering and preparing daily deposits for all cash and check payments received.
  • Handled a wide range of special inquiries from customers as well as associates within the organization.
  • Investigated billing discrepancies and implemented effective solutions to resolve concerns and prevent future problems.
  • Performed administrative tasks to support the strategic initiatives of the organization.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Pennsylvania State University ,The Behrend College
Erie, PA
05.1993

Skills

  • Invoice verification using three-way match
  • Vendor account monitoring
  • Vendor relations
  • Daily monitoring of the Accounts Payable inbox
  • Able to multi-task and use discretion when dealing with confidential information
  • Adept at collaboration with employees outside of immediate team members
  • Excellent customer service to people within the organization as well as outside vendors

Timeline

Lease Coordinator

G & E Real Estate Management Services Inc.
02.2024 - 06.2025

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Buncher Company
08.2023 - 02.2024

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Robert Half Recruiters & Employment
04.2022 - 08.2023

Accounts Payable Specialist

Robert Half Recruiters & Employment
09.2021 - 04.2022

Accounts Payable Specialist

PG Publishing Co. Inc.
02.2010 - 08.2020

Accounts Receivable Specialist

PG Publishing Co. Inc.
05.2000 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Pennsylvania State University ,The Behrend College
April Cleveland