Diane DiRocco
Summary
Detail-oriented accounts payable professional with extensive experience overseeing full-cycle accounts payable processes.
Skilled in entering a large volume of invoices and proven ability to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, while maintaining strong vendor relationships and compliance with internal controls. Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and strong proficiency in financial software and reconciliation processes. Enjoys leading and mentoring teams, driving process improvements, and supporting month-end close and audits.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
12-1900
12-1900
12-1900
10.2018 - Current
12-1900
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist Temporary Position
Robert Half / Protiviti for Image First
King Of Prussia, PA
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Worked with a group of 5 temporary Sr. Accounts Payable professional processing over 8000 detailed invoices during a temporary assignment to address backlog.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline procurement processes and reduce operational bottlenecks.
- Processed high-volume invoices accurately and efficiently using ERP system, ensuring compliance with company standards.
- Reconciled vendor statements to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies.
Dispatcher/Administrative Assistant/Driver
Unionville Chadds Ford School District
Kennett Square, PA
09.2013 - 09.2023
- Coordinated daily transportation schedules for over 80 fleet vehicles to ensure assure safe and timely student arrivals and departures.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and effectively, ensuring timely assistance to those in need.
- Engaged in conflict resolutions with drivers, students, parents and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, ensuring uninterrupted dispatch during emergencies.
Accounting Assistant
Toolan & Company, PC
Exton, PA
11.2008 - 09.2013
- Worked closely with clients in a small certified public accounting office performing bookkeeping for small to medium-sized companies.
- Gathered clients' year-end tax information and prepared approximately 70-90 personal and small business tax returns ensuring accurate submissions.
- Reduced errors in account reconciliation through meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of transactions.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, contributing to transparent and accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled bank statements and maintained accurate financial records for multiple accounts.
Accounts Payable Specialist / Department Manager
MicroAge of Exton
Exton, PA
06.2000 - 11.2008
- Oversaw full-cycle accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of over 1200 invoices per month.
- Led team of 5 accounting staff providing training, mentorship, guidance and support to enhance performance.
- Reviewed monthly expense reports for accuracy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Worked closely with procurement on purchase orders to streamline approval processes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing issues promptly and maintain accurate financial records.
- Supported audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits.
- Optimized cash flow management by building strong relationships with vendors to enhance favorable payment terms.
- Enhanced team performance by setting clear goals and providing regular feedback, fostering a culture of accuracy, timeliness and cultivating a team environment.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies and observed strict confidentiality regulations to maintain data security.
Education
Business Management
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PASkills
- Accounts payable management
- Data entry
- Expense tracking
- Month-end close support
- Supplier relationship management
- Effective team leadership
- Oracle Fusion, Quickbooks & In-house accounting software
- Accounts receivable processing
- Payroll operations
- Bank reconciliation
- Audit support
- Operational efficiency enhancement
- Accounting and bookkeeping
Timeline
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist Temporary Position
Robert Half / Protiviti for Image First
03.2025 - 05.2025
12-1900
12-1900
10.2018 - Current
Dispatcher/Administrative Assistant/Driver
Unionville Chadds Ford School District
09.2013 - 09.2023
Accounting Assistant
Toolan & Company, PC
11.2008 - 09.2013
Accounts Payable Specialist / Department Manager
MicroAge of Exton
06.2000 - 11.2008
Business Management
Harcum College