Ashley Peterson
Boise,ID
Summary
Experienced and analytical Accounts Payable Support Specialist with a solid finance background in both private and public organizations. Proven ability to effectively handle financial information and ensure the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. Skilled in public relations, communication, general office tasks, clerical duties, and telephone etiquette. Strong relationship-building skills with vendors, clients, and colleagues. Committed to maintaining utmost accuracy and efficiency in all financial operations to drive organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Center Specialist - AP Support
The J.R .Simplot Company
05.2024 - Current
- Review vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Provide strong customer service and support to prevent invoice and expense issues.
- Reach out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Identify opportunities and risks in accounts payable process to improve standard operating procedures.
- Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
Cash Receipts Lead
The J.R. Simplot Company
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced the reconciliation of accounts, execute audits, and maintain precise financial records, ensuring accuracy throughout the process
- Orchestrated the recording of deposits and promptly address inquiries, ensuring transparency and communication
- Supervised the Cash Receipts Intern through one-on-one sessions, actively evaluate their progress, and provide constructive feedback to nurture professional relationships
- Pioneered the development of innovative procedures and training materials, fostering continuous improvement for seamless data management
Cash Receipts Technician
The J.R. Simplot Company
07.2020 - 05.2023
- Facilitated the recording of deposits, executed monthly bank account reconciliations, meticulously tracked incoming funds and problem-solving when discrepancies arose
- Responded to inquiries ensuring prompt and accurate response, and maintained positive customer service
- Trained both new and current team members in accounts, improving their proficiency and emphasizing a self-starter attitude
- Collaborated with the team to identify process improvements and participated in the implementation to streamline standard operating procedures
Administrative Assistant
Martek Global Services Inc
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Company Overview: Contractor for the Boise Field Office of Solicitor - Department of Interior
- Managed the record filing system, and evaluated document organization and management standards to meet organized goals
- Oversaw and implemented the organization's goal of electronically uploading documents by 2022, contributing to enhanced compliance practices in data management
- Coordinated and managed key administrative tasks and provided essential support for departmental compliance efforts, emphasizing attention to detail
- Contractor for the Boise Field Office of Solicitor - Department of Interior
Administrative Assistant
Boise State University
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Center for Advanced Energy Studies
- Monitored financial progress through the creation of detailed monthly and yearly balance sheets, ensured compliance with budgetary constraints, and troubleshot issues
- Reviewed weekly and monthly expenditures, compared them to budgetary allocations for professors and laboratories, and contributed to effective financial compliance and decisive decision-making
- Crafted meeting schedules and organized events, including the In-Pile Instrumentation Review/Planning Meeting for Boise State University and Idaho National Laboratory
- Conducted logistics and materials preparation while providing comprehensive notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders
- Center for Advanced Energy Studies
Education
Master's - Public Administration & Public Policy
Boise State University
Boise, ID08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies, Political Science & Communications
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2016
Skills
- Account Receivables/Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable/Invoice Review
- Administrative Support
- Advanced MS Office Suite
- Interpersonal Communication
- Legal Administrative Support
- Meeting/Event Planning
- Policies & Law Analyzation
- Policy and Procedure Modification
- Training and Development
Timeline
Support Center Specialist - AP Support
The J.R .Simplot Company
05.2024 - Current
Cash Receipts Lead
The J.R. Simplot Company
05.2023 - 05.2024
Cash Receipts Technician
The J.R. Simplot Company
07.2020 - 05.2023
Administrative Assistant
Martek Global Services Inc
08.2019 - 04.2020
Administrative Assistant
Boise State University
11.2018 - 08.2019
Master's - Public Administration & Public Policy
Boise State University
Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies, Political Science & Communications
Boise State University
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