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Cheryl Hayes

Bronx,USA

Summary

Enterprising, hard-working and technically skilled accounting specialist known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. A/P career spans 10+ years of experience in manufacturing, retail, public relations and other industries. Backed by solid credentials (A.S. in Business Management) and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices, as well as MS Office Suite, Great Plains software, Oracle, Adman, Advantage, SBclient, AS400, SAP, Opentext, Concur (travel expenses), Avidxchange, Coupa, infor.

Experienced finance professional adept at managing accounts payable processes and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in invoice processing, vendor management, and financial reporting. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to meeting organizational goals.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

LOUIS VUITTON

Accounts Payable Supervisor
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Team Building/Staff Supervision
  • Systems implementation
  • Spreadsheets/Accounting Reports
  • Project organization
  • Time management
  • Working closely with FP&A & Acctg Team
  • PO/GR closing

LOUIS VUITTON

Sr. Accounts Payable
09.2018 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Maintained internal controls over disbursement functions in accordance with strick Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines
  • Interacted with all necessary partners, including vendors, upper management and peers
  • Researched all invoices that were past due
  • Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information
  • Processed all vendor invoices
  • Filing, account reconciliations, processed vendor payments

APPNEXUS

Accounts Payable Coordinator
04.2017 - 09.2018

Job overview

  • Company Overview: (Contract)
  • Receive/scan invoices to owner for approval
  • Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
  • Ad hoc projects- assist in month end close
  • Process invoices in a timely manner, Audit/review approvals
  • Payment proposals
  • Process UPS invoices
  • Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
  • Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
  • Process check requests
  • Respond to all vendor inquiries
  • Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accounting practices
  • Setup payment proposals
  • (Contract)

TORY BURCH

Accounts Payable Specialist
10.2011 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Receive invoices and route to the expense owner for approval
  • Verify that invoices comply with financial policies and procedures (coding/approval)
  • Audit vendor invoices and review for proper authorization
  • Accurately enter invoices into AP system for payment
  • Code invoices as needed; Audit employee expense reports to ensure compliance against T&E polices
  • Respond to emails, phone calls, vendor and internal employee inquiries in a timely fashion
  • Cut checks on a weekly basis
  • Pull invoices and provide copies to support financial close, external audits, etc
  • Develop strong working relationships with vendors, approvers and other internal contacts
  • Supervise/cross-train 3 team members in processes/procedures for Travel Expenses, and recurring vendor charges
  • Supervise/Train team members on SAP, Great Plains, smartlists and uploading processes
  • Process up to 500+ invoices a week

Atrium Staffing

Accounts Payable Analyst
07.2011 - 09.2011

Job overview

  • Company Overview: [Temporary staffing agency]
  • Assumed responsibility for the full cycle accounts payable process in temporary contract positions filling in for absent, vacationing or unfilled A/P roles for a variety of companies
  • Worked in both short-term (two to four weeks) and long-term assignments (up to six months) for manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, and other businesses
  • Handled data entry, bookkeeping and general clerical tasks
  • [Temporary staffing agency]
  • Demonstrated the ability to fill in at a moment’s notice, quickly mastering new systems, processes and workflows
  • Resolved months of backlogged work, restored order and organization to processes/records in disarray, researched and solved billing problems and corrected invoicing and journal entry errors that had previously been missed
  • Operated financial computer systems and furnished senior company executives with A/P liability summaries
  • Handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with a nationwide network of vendors and suppliers

BURSON MARSTELLER

Financial Administrator
04.2006 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Set-up & maintained billable projects
  • Maintained customer contacts & billing information
  • Adjusted transactions, write-ups, write-downs, splits & transfers
  • Generated credit notes & budget tracking reports
  • Distributed billing folders to project leaders
  • Prepared and mailed client invoice packages
  • Interaction with Clients accounts payable department
  • Maintained copies of vendor invoices for billing folders
  • Ensured timely payments of vendor invoices
  • Processed and sent purchase orders and credit memos
  • Produced a variety of financial reports
  • Assisted on completion and maintenance of general ledgers
  • Responsible for negotiating past due accounts

WARREN, KREMER PAINO

Staff Accountant
11.2003 - 03.2006

Job overview

  • Coded and processed invoices
  • Processed checks for vendor and employee reimbursements
  • Quality control
  • Customer service, heavy vendor contact
  • Media scheduler
  • Problem solving
  • Ensured expense report reimbursements are audited and processed on a timely basis
  • Prepared and entered journal entries
  • Processed travel advance requests for employees
  • Managed and processed reports
  • Handled employee travel and expense inquiries
  • Assisted management with special projects
  • Provided administrative support to upper management via drafting all official company correspondence, typing, filing and performing data entry
  • Responsible for employee time cards and payroll distribution
  • Reconciled daily invoice transactions and entered daily sales into main database
  • Responsible for contacting customers regarding account collections and past due accounts
  • Responsible for software migration and training
  • Maintained database and cross-trained employees on updated software, vendor contacts and time management
  • System Implementation

CITIGATE DEWE ROGERSON

Senior Account Biller
05.2000 - 10.2003

Job overview

  • Directed all aspects of daily office operation including the supervision, training, scheduling and assignments of subordinate staff, updated personal records and processed timesheets
  • Served as a liaison between Citigate and various vendors on a wide range of matters including billing, order processing and problem resolution
  • Post/processed all accounts payable/receivable transactions, reviewed vendor invoices for completeness, accuracy and compliance with procedures, facilitated processing of vendor payments
  • Researched/resolved vendor account disputes
  • Updated and monitored contracts to ensure vendor compliance with all contract stipulations
  • Furnished general administrative support services including telephone coverage, filing, faxing and photocopying, completed successfully all special projects and assignments
  • Supported managers in training departments
  • Coordinated classes, worked with various vendors for materials production and distribution
  • Tracked budget, prepared expense and training reports, prepared and distributed correspondence, distributed incoming and outgoing mail and faxes

Education

Pace University
New York, NY

Associates from Business Management
01.2002

University Overview

Skills

  • Accounts Payable Processes & Management
  • Accounts payable
  • Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions
  • Invoice processing
  • Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping
  • Team supervision
  • Vendor Negotiations & Management
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Records Organization & Management
  • Workflow management
  • Teambuilding & Staff Supervision
  • Policy enforcement
  • Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

Technology Summary

Technology Summary
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
  • Oracle
  • Great Plains: 8.0 & 10
  • Advantage
  • SAP

Timeline

Accounts Payable Supervisor
LOUIS VUITTON
01.2021 - Current
Sr. Accounts Payable
LOUIS VUITTON
09.2018 - 12.2020
Accounts Payable Coordinator
APPNEXUS
04.2017 - 09.2018
Accounts Payable Specialist
TORY BURCH
10.2011 - 03.2017
Accounts Payable Analyst
Atrium Staffing
07.2011 - 09.2011
Financial Administrator
BURSON MARSTELLER
04.2006 - 01.2010
Staff Accountant
WARREN, KREMER PAINO
11.2003 - 03.2006
Senior Account Biller
CITIGATE DEWE ROGERSON
05.2000 - 10.2003
Pace University
Associates from Business Management
Cheryl Hayes