Cecilia Sartin
Plainfield,IL
Summary
Versatile Accounts Payable Manager with a proven track record for streamlining month-end closing and enhancing vendor relations. Excelled in project implementation and process. Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Finance professional with extensive experience in managing accounts payable functions and ensuring financial accuracy. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving seamless operations in dynamic environments. Adept at process optimization and vendor management, consistently reliable and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
O'Hagan Meyer
06.2024 - Current
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices.
- Streamlined vendor onboarding by implementing efficient verification procedures and maintaining comprehensive records.
- Developed training programs for staff on best practices in invoice processing and expense management.
- Analyzed payment trends and identified opportunities for cost savings, contributing to overall financial strategy development.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 3,000 invoices per month.
- Ensured compliance with internal and external audit requirements through meticulous record keeping.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication of company policies.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
- Implemented internal controls to mitigate risk of fraud, ensuring financial integrity within the organization.
- Prepared and file 1099 tax forms.
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for team members.
Accounts Payable Manager
AHEAD, Inc
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Trained staff members on proper procedures for entering data into the accounts payable system.
- Managed daily operations of the Accounts Payable department including supervising staff members.
- Created and maintained vendor files, ensuring accuracy of contact information and payment terms.
- Researched discrepancies in accounts payable transactions and resolved issues in a timely manner.
- Provided support to external auditors during annual financial audits.
- Established strong working relationships with vendors to ensure timely resolution of any payment disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to resolve invoice discrepancies or obtain additional information regarding invoices or vendors.
- Processed 1099 forms as required by federal tax regulations.
- Identified potential areas for improvement in existing processes related to accounts payable activities.
- Evaluated financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities and made recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions.
- Assisted with month-end close processes including preparation of journal entries related to accounts payable activities.
Accounts Payable Specialist
NewCold
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Accurately entered data into accounting software to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Verified accuracy of invoices, purchase orders, credit memos, vouchers, and other documents prior to entering them into the system.
- Prepared and processed accounts payable reports and vendor check runs.
- Reconciled vendor statements and researched any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Generated month-end reports on accounts payable activity as requested by management team.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors by promptly responding to inquiries regarding payment status.
Accounts Payable Assistant
JENNER & BLOCK LLP
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Gather, interpret, and use complex data to develop actionable steps to improve processes and optimize results.
- Analyze, prepare routine reports, and process reimbursement claims and advances that are high quality, accurate and timely.
- Support the informational requirements for audits and other regulatory requirements from governmental agencies.
- Manage end-to-end payable transactions and ensure transactional alignment with policies and internal guidelines.
Accounting Coordinator
SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Coordinated all accounting functions, including creating monthly accruals, monitoring and journalizing banking transactions, report generation, handling customer deductions, monthly credit processing, and special projects.
- Presented monthly updates to executive level management and ensured all GL accounts are reconciled monthly.
Accounts Payable Clerk
SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB
02.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared, examined, and analyzed accounting records, financial statements, and reports to assess accuracy completeness.
- Analyzed financial statements to ensure proper reporting of results along with an explanation for department heads.
- Maintained excellent communication with vendor's AR departments to maintain an accurate record of AP transactions.
- Audited invoices against purchase orders and receipts, researched discrepancies and obtained approvals for payment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MIBachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ12-2026
Skills
- Reconciliation
- Reporting
- Vendor Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Project Implementation
- Month-End Closing
- Training & Development
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
- Adaptability
- Accounts payable management
- Internal controls implementation
- Compliance auditing
- Tax form preparation
- Relationship management
- Journal entry preparation
- Accounts payable software
- Expense tracking
Certification
- Certified Google Data Analytics Professional (Aug 2021)
- Certified CPR/First Aid (2017)
- Certified Nurse Aide BLS for Healthcare Providers (2017)
- Certified AED (2017)
CITY
Plainfield
EARLY CAREER HISTORY
- Certified Nursing Assistant/Therapeutic Activity Aide, Marklund, Geneva, IL, 10/2013, 02/2016
- Correctional Resident Counselor I, Safer Foundation, Chicago, IL, 11/2012, 09/2013
- Pharmacy Inventory Specialist, RGIS Inventory Specialists, Oak Lawn, IL, 12/2011, 11/2012
- Nursing Care Technician, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 02/2010, 08/2010
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Renaissance Park South Nursing and Rehab Center, Chicago, IL, 02/2009, 03/2010
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecilia-prater-56078749
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
O'Hagan Meyer
06.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
AHEAD, Inc
11.2021 - 02.2024
Accounts Payable Specialist
NewCold
07.2021 - 11.2021
Accounts Payable Assistant
JENNER & BLOCK LLP
11.2019 - 07.2021
Accounting Coordinator
SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB
09.2018 - 11.2019
Accounts Payable Clerk
SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITY LAB
02.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Valley State University
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
University of Phoenix