Autumn Singleton
Glenn Heights,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Accounts Payable Manager with over 10 years of increasingly responsible experience leading large, cross-functional AP teams in healthcare, real estate, and corporate sectors. Demonstrates expertise in AP automation, ERP systems Oracle Cloud, SAP, Yardi, PeopleSoft, Perceptive, Sales and Use Tax, internal controls, audit support, and process enhancement. Skilled at managing teams of up to 45 staff members, boosting KPI/SLA performance, reducing cycle times, and ensuring adherence to SOX and regulatory standards. IOFM-certified leader known for building high-performing teams and scalable AP operations.
Professional with strong background in finance management, specializing in accounts payable processes. Demonstrates high level of accuracy, efficiency, and problem-solving skills in managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely payments. Focused on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in financial software, process optimization, and compliance. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Community Health Systems
10.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage a 45-member AP organization, including Debit Balance, Audit, AP Processing, Sales & Use Tax, and AP Automation teams.
- Direct end-to-end accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing, approvals, and payments.
- Drive a high-performance, collaborative culture through coaching, goal setting, performance evaluations, and professional development.
- Oversee sales and use tax compliance, including accurate calculation, reporting, return preparation, and issue resolution.
- Manage AP automation initiatives, including Excel upload templates and integration with Oracle Cloud ERP.
- Partner with IT and ERP teams to resolve system issues, implement enhancements, and optimize workflows.
- Establish and monitor internal controls to mitigate risk, prevent fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Supervise auditing of employee expense reports to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Track and report KPIs and SLAs, communicating performance metrics across the organization.
- Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and process insights.
- Identify and implement continuous process improvements to reduce cycle time and increase efficiency.
Accounts Payable Manager
Steward Health Care
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Managed a 40-member AP team across Wire Payments, Statements Reconciliation, Payments, Intake, and AP Processing functions.
- Oversaw timely recording and reconciliation of wire payments and monthly vendor statements.
- Supervised payment issuance and managed the outstanding check log, ensuring timely check clearance.
- Directed intake operations, including mail opening, scanning, and monitoring customer service inboxes to support vendor relations.
- Ensured accurate invoice entry, coding, and resolution of system exceptions.
- Maintained operational efficiency while meeting strict payment deadlines and service-level commitments.
Accounts Payable Manager
Digital Realty
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed a team of AP associates, overseeing training, policy enforcement, and performance management.
- Developed and implemented new AP policies and procedures, improving consistency and compliance.
- Led cleanup of AP aging and outstanding check logs, including refund recovery and escheatment research.
- Performed GL and vendor reconciliations, partnering with Accounting to resolve variances.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and supported month-end close activities.
- Managed vendor onboarding and continuous AP process improvements.
- Supported construction accounting, including deposit, percentage-of-completion, and retainage invoices.
Returns Accounting Associate
McKesson Corporation
09.2013 - 10.2021
- Researched and reconciled complex supplier returns and large-scale accounts.
- Provided exceptional supplier support through Salesforce, ensuring compliance with company processes.
- Played a key role during COVID-19 by supporting multiple departments while maintaining SLA performance.
- Drove process improvements that reduced case processing time by 50%.
- Trained new and existing team members and assisted management with quality control initiatives.
- Led defect-reduction efforts by educating vendors on SOX-compliant invoice submissions.
- Implemented ACH and AMEX payment setups and improved invoice routing accuracy.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Heartland Automotive (Jiffy Lube)
03.2011 - 08.2013
- Supervised AP clerks and file clerks, ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely mail handling.
- Managed monthly rent payments, recurring vouchers, and landlord reconciliations.
- Prepared AP check runs, aging reports, accruals, and daily utility journal entries.
- Supported month-end close and reconciled multiple GL accounts.
- Developed efficiency-driven procedures that increased productivity while maintaining accuracy.
- Prepared weekly statistics and initiative reports for senior leadership.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Richland College
Dallas, Texas, TXSkills
- Accounts Payable Leadership & Operations
- Team Management (Up to 45 Associates)
- AP Automation & Process Optimization
- Oracle Cloud ERP & Excel Upload Templates
- Sales & Use Tax Compliance
- Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
- Audit Support (Internal & External)
- Vendor Management & Reconciliations
- KPI / SLA Tracking & Reporting
- P-Card & Corporate Travel Card Administration
- Month-End Close & GL Reconciliations
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable software
- Onboarding and training
- Team oversight
- Internal controls
- Training and mentoring
- Proficient in Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft & Yardi
- Invoice auditing
- Accounts payable expertise
- Journal entries expertise
- Process improvements
- Vendor relationship management
- Timely processing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 100 staff members.
- Achieved process efficiencies through effectively helping with Waste Walks.
Certification
IOFM Certification – Accounts Payable Manager
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Community Health Systems
10.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
Steward Health Care
03.2024 - 10.2024
Accounts Payable Manager
Digital Realty
06.2021 - 02.2024
Returns Accounting Associate
McKesson Corporation
09.2013 - 10.2021
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Heartland Automotive (Jiffy Lube)
03.2011 - 08.2013
No Degree - Accounting
Richland College