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Dawn Weaver

Ontario,CA

Summary

Results-oriented Accounts Payable professional with a proven history in ensuring accuracy and leading teams effectively. Committed to support excellence of customer service both internally and externally to customers and vendors; keeping accounts payable operations on track and satisfying deadlines.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Manager

Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Led seven-member team overseeing vendor payment accuracy and efficient employee travel reimbursements through CONCUR.
  • Ensured proper application of A/P functions according to organizational policies.
  • Verified correctness of GL coding and approving signatures on expense reports.
  • Organized weekly payment processing, maintaining backup accuracy.

National A/P Manager for Shared Services

GS Foods Group
Ontario, CA
10.2020 - 11.2023
  • Oversaw operations involving over 20 A/P personnel managing upwards of 1,500 weekly invoices from various places.
  • Ensured precise reconciliation of vendor master data and approved onboarding.
  • Collaborated with Purchasing and Category Management to enhance vendor terms.
  • Collaborated weekly with FP&A Treasury to oversee cash forecasting and management.

A/P, Billing Coordinator

PneuDraulics
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Handled payables using three-way match system, Intranet, and Avante.
  • Ensured accurate processing of rejections (pricing/quantity issues) by working closely with relevant teams.
  • Processed regular invoicing and RMA closures efficiently.
  • Reconciled chargebacks and resolved short payments.

A/R, Chargebacks, Collections Coordinator

Food for Life Baking Co.
Corona, CA
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Applied payments from renowned food industry clients using SAGE.
  • Scanned domestic payment checks using desktop check scanner.
  • Contacted customers on a consistent basis to collect past-due invoices, clear short pays and resolve chargebacks.
  • Reviewed and reconciled AR weekly to avoid any missed receivables.

A/P Coordinator

PakLab, Inc.
Chino, CA
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Handled Accounts Payable operations throughout all corporate locations.
  • Actively manage cash flows in collaboration with the Corporate Controller and CFO.
  • Supervised the employee expense report system and processes, as well as the corporate credit card program.
  • Ensure corporate policies and SOPs are adhered to, and recommend policy changes or necessary improvements.

A/R Cash Application Coordinator

Technicolor, Inc.
Ontario, CA
08.2012 - 05.2017
  • Processed payments from leading entertainment industry clients.
  • Handled cash application processes daily utilizing multiple systems, including SAP, AS400, Oracle, and SAGE.
  • Resolved variances related to customer disputes, short pays, credit memos, and freight claims.
  • Conducted bank report reconciliations, daily balancing and offsets, account analysis, and chargebacks.

A/P Coordinator II/SAP Project KCA - Shared Services

Technicolor, Inc.
Ontario, CA
03.2010 - 08.2012
  • Processed over 1,000 invoices weekly for several divisions with facilities in various locations.
  • Process and disburse check runs; handle travel expense reimbursements via Concur software, and petty cash replenishments.
  • Perform month-end tasks (prepare accruals; assist GL with J/E’s and reclasses), and reconcile GR/IR.
  • Directed the shift of Accounts Payable operations from an outdated ERP to SAP.

A/P Manager/Office Manager

Squires Lumber Co., Inc.
Colton, CA
09.2005 - 12.2009
  • Oversaw Accounts Payable department operations.
  • Coordinate with Purchasing to address receiving issues.
  • Supported CFO in closing monthly accounts with journal entries.
  • Managed office duties.

Buyer

Worldwide Environmental Products
Brea, CA
06.2003 - 07.2005
  • Procured raw materials, assembled, and turnkey products for a multi-million-dollar manufacturer.
  • Sourced new suppliers for hard-to-find components and negotiated lower pricing with suppliers.
  • Supervised physical inventories and cycle counts.
  • Maintained multiple BOMs and standard item costs.

A/P Specialist

Worldwide Environmental Products
Brea, CA
02.2003 - 06.2003
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
  • Processed a high volume of vendor invoices and credit memos accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Worked closely with other departments to ensure accurate coding of invoices prior to processing payments.

A/P Specialist/Scrip Auditor; Payroll Administrator

Nexcycle
Corona, CA
06.2000 - 01.2003
  • Processed payroll for more than 400 employees.
  • Ensured payments were completed accurately.
  • Examined script vouchers and invoices for accuracy.
  • Supported Controller and Senior Accountant in month-end processes such as accruals, journal entries, reclasses, account analysis, and financial report preparation.
  • Trained in Hazardous Materials for MSDS compliance.

A/P Specialist

Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
San Bernardino, CA
07.1997 - 06.2000
  • Processed payments for hundreds of vendors with precision.
  • Administered calculation and payment of hospital capitation.
  • Completed accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
  • Oversaw the weekly electronic transmission of payment data to the County of San Bernardino Auditor/Controller's office.

Full Charge A/P Supervisor

RPM Merit, Inc.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
08.1995 - 04.1997
  • Directed $3.5 million monthly Accounts Payable Department operations for 21 nationwide warehouses and a Canadian warehouse.
  • Increased revenue by leveraging vendor discounts in Accounts Payable.
  • Executed monthly accruals and relevant journal entries.

Education

Accounting/Business -

University of Phoenix
Ontario, CA
11.1999

Accounting/Business -

Chaffey College
Alta Loma, CA
04.1989

Accounting/Bus Law -

Westchester Business Institute
White Plains, NY
04.1987

Skills

  • Microsoft NAV
  • SAP
  • Sage50
  • AS400
  • Oracle
  • Great Plains
  • MS Office
  • Concur
  • Cash flow management
  • Team building
  • Workflow coordination
  • Process improvements
  • Training and mentoring
  • Accounts payable software
  • Payment scheduling
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Timely processing
  • Expense processing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Accounts Payable Manager

Cal Poly Pomona
02.2024 - 09.2024

National A/P Manager for Shared Services

GS Foods Group
10.2020 - 11.2023

A/P, Billing Coordinator

PneuDraulics
11.2019 - 08.2020

A/R, Chargebacks, Collections Coordinator

Food for Life Baking Co.
11.2018 - 10.2019

A/P Coordinator

PakLab, Inc.
11.2017 - 10.2018

A/R Cash Application Coordinator

Technicolor, Inc.
08.2012 - 05.2017

A/P Coordinator II/SAP Project KCA - Shared Services

Technicolor, Inc.
03.2010 - 08.2012

A/P Manager/Office Manager

Squires Lumber Co., Inc.
09.2005 - 12.2009

Buyer

Worldwide Environmental Products
06.2003 - 07.2005

A/P Specialist

Worldwide Environmental Products
02.2003 - 06.2003

A/P Specialist/Scrip Auditor; Payroll Administrator

Nexcycle
06.2000 - 01.2003

A/P Specialist

Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)
07.1997 - 06.2000

Full Charge A/P Supervisor

RPM Merit, Inc.
08.1995 - 04.1997

Accounting/Business -

University of Phoenix

Accounting/Business -

Chaffey College

Accounting/Bus Law -

Westchester Business Institute
Dawn Weaver