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Aretha G Dupree
Accounts Payable Manager
Stratford,CT
Summary
Accomplished Accounts Payable Manager with a proven track record at Global Partners, LP, enhancing financial operations through effective workflow management and internal controls. Skilled in Oracle Cloud and team leadership, I have successfully implemented cost-saving strategies, leading to significant operational efficiencies. Expert in document auditing and fostering cross-functional team collaboration.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Global Partners, LP
Waltham, MA
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Provide Leadership and direction to a high volume, fast paced accounts Payable Team for all accounts payable initiatives
- Established and maintained strong internal controls and managed all regulatory activities related to accounts payable including 1099 Management, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations.
- Conducted periodic audits of accounts payable transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Acted as liaison to Internal/External auditors for AP Audit items and SOX quarterly compliance request in preparation for annual audit reporting.
- Worked cross-functionally with various teams such as procurement, treasury, accounting and Legal to improve operations.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and automation across AP function with upstream and downstream processes within the accounts payable function.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Performed ad hoc analysis as requested by senior management or executive staff.
- Prepared and presented accounts payable reports to senior management, highlighting key metrics and financial insights.
- Streamlined invoice processing through the implementation of electronic invoicing and payment systems.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Global Partners, LP
Branford, CT
01.2017 - 04.2024
- Reviewed and approved invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
- Monitored vendor accounts to ensure timely payment of invoices.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions in the accounting system.
- Investigated discrepancies between invoice amounts and purchase orders.
- Reconciled vendor statements and resolved any discrepancies.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities related to Accounts Payable.
- Provided training to other staff on Accounts Payable processes.
- Generated aging reports for review by management.
- Managed a team of Accounts Payable clerks responsible for processing invoices.
- Trained and mentored newly hired employees to educate on process flows and interdepartmental procedures.
Lead Cash Management Coordinator, III
Altice USA
Stratford, CT
10.2003 - 10.2016
- Performed heavy reconciliation and quality control of operational reports for corporate accounting, ensuring Sarbanes-Oxley accounting practice compliance.
- Assisted the Operations Director in day-to-day operations and special projects, which improved system application reporting, interdepartmental relationships, and yielded a top performance award.
- Assisted the Operations Director in day-to-
- Managed billing operation records, reconciling daily deposits to bank statements, lock-box deposits, and wire transfers.
- Evaluated research, adjustments, and applications of customer accounts, ensuring all phases of cash management adhered to goals and deadlines.
- Revised operational policy and procedures, guaranteeing the accuracy of updated business processes.
- Participated in a focus group that implemented processes, resulting in a reduction of paper consumption in the department by 45%.
- Implemented enhanced processes, creating accurate bank account reconciliation reporting to corporate accounting.
- Introduced an effective strategy, increasing payment posting turnaround for electronic home banking customers.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05-2009
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT05-2007
Skills
- Management
- Workflow management
- Document auditing
- Internal controls
- GAAP accounting standards
- Sarbanes-oxley compliance
- Quality assurance management
- Month-end closing
- Team building
- Oracle Cloud ERP
- Peoplesoft Software
- PDI Software
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Affiliations
- National Black MBA Association
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Global Partners, LP
04.2021 - 11.2024
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Global Partners, LP
01.2017 - 04.2024
Lead Cash Management Coordinator, III
Altice USA
10.2003 - 10.2016
MBA - Business Administration
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Albertus Magnus College
Certification
- Global Partners Leadership Training - 07/23 -07/24
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