Christi Champion
Munford,AL
Summary
Dynamic leader with a keen eye for detail and a positive attitude. Possessing foundational knowledge in financial management. Expertise in invoice processing, vendor management, and fostering team collaboration to achieve seamless operations. Aims to drive financial accuracy and efficiency for impactful and favorable business outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Accounts Payable
B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc.
06.2016 - Current
- Manage and oversee entire Accounts Payable process to include: sorting and matching invoices to purchase order, enter and upload invoices into system, and prepare and process paper checks, wire transfers, and ACH payments.
- Improved and streamlined the account payable process by utilizing the AP workflow app and transitioning to electronic payments for vendors.
- Effectively manage risks by ensuring all payments are made in a timely manner, accounts remain up to date, and proactively resolve any invoice discrepancies.
- Promote a positive customer experience by promptly resolving vendor and supplier disputes to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship.
- Consistently maintained numerous monthly reports in an effort to anticipate any key challenges and plan accordingly.
- Mentored account payable specialists for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Implemented more efficient process handling that resulted in a two week time savings for month end closing.
Accounts Payable Specialist
B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc.
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
Billing Specialist
B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc.
10.2005 - 06.2015
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
- Identified, researched, and resolved billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Maintained detailed records of each account's payment history, providing easy access to information for audit and analysis purposes.
- Managed payroll data entry and processing for more than 100 employees to comply with company guidelines.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
Office Clerk
B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc.
09.1997 - 12.2000
- Provided accurate calculations of shop personnel's weekly hours to ensure no time delays.
- Prepared fuel tax returns accurately and ahead of schedule.
- Reduced errors while processing trips by implementing a thorough proofreading system before submission.
- Informed and supported business leaders through consistent communication and administrative support duties.
Education
Accounting Certification
Ayers State Technical College
Anniston, AL08-1990
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Account Payable
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Financial management
- Risk and Data Analysis
- Vendor and Supplier Relations
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strategic planning
- Task delegation
- Operations management
- Policy implementation
- Effective communication
Timeline
Manager, Accounts Payable
B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc.
06.2016 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc.
06.2015 - 06.2016
Billing Specialist
B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc.
10.2005 - 06.2015
Office Clerk
B.R. Williams Trucking, Inc.
09.1997 - 12.2000
Accounting Certification
Ayers State Technical College
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