An ambitious and career-conscious professional with over 12+ years of combined Customer Service and Auto Finance Accounting experience who seeks a position in a results-oriented company where acquired skills and education will be utilized towards continued growth and advancement.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
PureStar Linen Group
Philadelphia, PA
02.2022 - Current
Oversee Accounts Payable Team and their daily operations, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation
Ensure accurate and timely processing of all invoices, expense reports, card transactions and tax payments
Team building. Identify skill set necessary for development and to achieve overall individual or company goals.
Streamlined and developed accounts payable processes for increased efficiency and accuracy while maintaining company policies.
Vendor Maintenance & Relation
Vendor account reconciliation.
Optimized cash flow management by scheduling payments by due date or discounts available
Organize and maintain cross-functional collaboration between Treasury, Purchasing and Operations to assist with departmental budget and vendor relations.
Budget forecasting for bi-weekly payment runs.
Manage month-end closing process to ensure timely completion of accruals and account reconciliation.
Maintained compliance with federal, state and local regulations including 1099 preparation
Coordinated with auditors during quarterly and year end audit, to provide necessary information in a timely manner.
Accounts Payable Specialist
PureStar Linen Group
Philadelphia, PA
09.2021 - 02.2022
Process invoices timely and accurately to ensure balances are captured in ERP system, including concur monthly workflows
Respond to external vendors and internal team members’ regarding all aspects of the AP process including research account information/transactions to provide accurate solutions to internal teams and vendors
Work with other AP team members on unapplied payments, unrecorded transactions to drive resolution
Assist to develop CapEx open AP reporting to allow management to review balances for payment recommendation according to weekly allocated funding
Assist with the timely close of AP for month-end activities
Provide supporting documentation for audits
Perform vendor account reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate
Train new team members & developing SOP’s as directed
Maintain customer service excellence when working with all internal and external customers/vendors
Consulting: Accounts Payable
DanHoratio Trading Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2018 - 04.2020
Verified items billed against items received and followed-up with vendors to reconcile variances
Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives
Prepared and updated vendor files and tax documents
Coordinated budget information by assessing estimated income and expenses
Reconciled bank and credit card accounts monthly
Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance
Consulting: Accounts Payable
WaveMedia Ja.
Kingston, Jamaica
06.2018 - 12.2019
Verified, classified, computed, posted and recorded accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting
Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information
Reviewed invoices and expense reports to monitor expenditures
Used exemplary communication and interaction skills to build strong working relationships with partners and clients
Audited and processed credit card bills
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Flagship Credit Corporation
Chadds Ford, PA
01.2016 - 11.2017
Supervised daily operations of Accounts Payable Department to ensure accuracy and timely processing of over 10k invoices monthly
Developed, implemented and maintained systems procedures and policies regarding Accounts Payable to reinforce company guidelines and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Drove improvements in Accounts Payable processes including paper reductions and increase in electronic processes
Communicate accounting policies practices and procedures with department managers, vendors and internal customers to ensure compliance
Prepared 1099s
Managed month end closing tasks for all Accounts Payable related accounts
Training and development of Accounts Payable Specialist staff
Provided assistance Accounting Manager with Internal and External audit requests
Negotiated payment terms with various vendors and suppliers
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Flagship Credit Corporation
Chadds Ford, PA
06.2011 - 12.2015
Coordinate payment to vendors and employees via check/ACH/wire using large ERP AP system (Sage 300, Concur)
Review and process employee T&E reports for adequate documentation and compliance with existing T&E policy
Review monthly credit card expenses for compliance and proper GL recording and reconciliation
Identified areas of weakness and recommend enhanced procedures to ensure high quality process output
Serve as centralized contact for Dealer and vendor related payable concerns
Processed monthly Dealer incentive payouts
Vendor maintenance including new vendor set up with proper W-9 documentation
Completed annual tax reporting for vendor payments (1099-Misc)
Scanned and maintained all Accounts Payable files
Process daily positive pay upload file and review any exceptions
Provide timely support to Staff Accountants requesting assistance with audit support
Maintained Accounts Payable policies including disbursement approval matrix
Filed various state, municipal, property, sales and use tax returns and disburse tax payments as applicable
Loss Mitigation Specialist
Flagship Credit Corporation
Chadds Ford, PA
01.2010 - 05.2011
Successfully skip trace, collect and/or coordinate repossession on auto loans
Analyze and use information to negotiate appropriate payment arrangements or surrender collateral
Provide thorough and accurate documentation of each customer contact
Overcome borrower objections and educate borrower in understanding their accounts and responsibilities
Negotiated account settlements with borrowers
Provide pay off quotes
Identify accounts that may require legal action and refer to proper approval authority
Ensure accuracy of legal notices; Right to Cures, Notice of Sales and Deficiency letters are documented and imaged in system record
Collections Account Manager
CHRYSLER FINANCIAL
09.2008 - 11.2009
Generate customer loyalty while supporting contractual financial agreement
Advise customers on available payment alternatives, negotiate payment plans, and respond to customer inquiries
Manage customer accounts to ensure the collection of 61+ days past due retail and lease financing of vehicles sold at Chrysler Group
Use communication and analytical skills to provide mutually beneficial problem resolution
Mitigate loss
Followed all regulations regarding fair debt practices and privacy
Customer Service Representative/Banker
PNC BANK
01.2007 - 12.2007
Provide customer satisfaction through a consultative sales approach
Identify and act upon opportunities to refer customers to the appropriate business partner to meet their needs
Clearly explain products, services and their benefits to customers
Provide teller services
Prepare Monthly expense report
Maintained office supplies and inventory using monthly expenditure budget
Cross-sell appropriate products or services to meet customer's financial needs
Customer Service Representative
T-MOBILE
07.2005 - 01.2006
Performed all aspects of customer support, including answering telephones, providing details for products and services and maintaining updated computerized database of customers query
Provided on-site trouble-shooting and monitored customer concerns
Promote ideas, negotiate contracts and agreements
Identified problems and proposed solutions while maintaining 2% call back rate
Resolved Billing inquiries
Customer Care Representative
DIGICEL JAMAICA LTD
01.2003 - 11.2004
Assisted clients in understanding their available options based on specific needs
Performed billing inquiries and support for prepaid accounts
Provided basic technical and trouble-shooting support for cell phone related issues
Reviewed and analyze call records for accuracy of per-second billing rate
Issued refunds and credits appropriately
Maintained customer confidentiality information
Used cold calling methods to update potential or current customers on new products or deals