Gail Brown

• Validated rail billing statements and approved weekly auto drafts, ensuring timely payments of $8.6M annually
• Reconciled carrier accounts to resolve discrepancies, clearing past-due balances and improving cash flow
• Conducted detailed audits of carrier accounts to verify required documentation for payment approvals
• Interpreted vendor payables and validated corresponding revenue approvals totaling $2M annually
• Processed more than $2M in vendor payments while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Ensured accurate financial reporting while maintaining audit-ready documentation to support compliance

• Managed shipping operations for key customer’s insurance subrogation program, ensuring compliance with service level agreements
• Coordinated expedited and truckload shipments for multiple clients, optimizing delivery schedules to meet client needs
• Performed track-and-trace activities to ensure on-time delivery performance
• Verified accurate quoting and billing for customer shipments, reducing discrepancies and enhancing billing accuracy
• Maintained strong customer relationships through consistent communication and service support

• Reviewed and verified vendor invoices for precise general ledger coding, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Reconciled carrier invoices daily to ensure payment accuracy
• Maintained accurate vendor records and ensured timely payment processing
• Managed reimbursable expenses and corporate credit card transactions, streamlining reconciliation process
• Addressed vendor and carrier payment inquiries promptly, enhancing vendor relationships
• Prepared monthly accruals and supported month-end close journal entries
• Issued purchase orders for departments including IT, Transportation, and Maintenance
• Functioned as the main accounts payable contact for five distribution centers

County Assessor | October 2004 – December 2014

• Oversaw county-wide property assessments for more than 65,000 parcels
• Managed departmental budget of over $500K annually, ensuring resource allocation aligned with assessment goals
• Supervised, trained, and evaluated a team of 20+ employees
• Conducted property analysis using sales databases and GIS mapping systems to inform equitable assessments
• Ensured compliance with state assessment regulations and reporting standards
• Negotiated contracts and approved vendor invoices and payroll processing

Chief Deputy Assessor | September 2001 – October 2004

• Developed land values using sales data, market trends, and property characteristics
• Conducted field inspections and property evaluations
• Assisted taxpayers with assessment inquiries and appeals

Assessment Clerk | March 1998 – September 2001

• Entered data for new construction and land split records
• Performed GIS analysis for agricultural land classification
• Audited inheritance tax returns and prepared court documentation
• Provided customer service support to taxpayers, appraisers, and county offices, addressing inquiries and resolving assessment issues