Gregory James
Springfield,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Office and Accounts Payable Manager with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in vendor payments, expense reporting, and database management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and successfully leading a team of more than 20 professionals. Expertise in shipping and handling, coupled with a strong commitment to accuracy and compliance, ensures seamless execution of financial transactions. Adept at fostering collaborative environments that drive productivity and support organizational goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Deutsche Bank
New York
08.2003 - Current
- Facilitated the development of purchase orders to support operational needs of US and EU events teams.
- Oversaw invoice generation and tracking processes for more than 500 transactions each year to support financial operations of US and EU events teams.
- Managed help desk interactions to address payment concerns and provide effective troubleshooting support.
- Assisted in establishing new vendor accounts and maintaining existing vendor relationships. Supported teams in managing vendor information and documentation. Facilitated communication between vendors and internal departments.
- Facilitated timely reimbursement check processing to ensure vendor and client satisfaction.
- Managed the setup and configuration of virtual credit card accounts (VCA) for streamlined financial operations.
- Assisted in modifying VCA cards to meet project specifications. Supported team members in implementing changes effectively. Contributed to maintaining accurate records of modifications.
- Collaborated with vendors to address and resolve payment processing challenges.
- Facilitated accurate receipt reconciliation to ensure financial integrity in Citibank Global Card Management System.
- Engaged with helpdesk staff to ensure seamless resolution of technical issues and improve user experience.
- Assisted in managing event logistics and on-site activities to ensure seamless execution of conferences and events.
- Coordinated storage solutions for conference materials, optimizing space and accessibility for event preparation.
- Managed logistics for timely delivery and receipt of conference materials and supplies to ensure event readiness.
- Oversaw travel logistics and receipt reconciliation processes to enhance operational efficiency. Coordinated with finance teams to streamline expense reporting and ensure accuracy. Led initiatives to improve travel management practices.
- Managed team operations for efficient processing of corporate expenses through Concur.
- Managed day-to-day operations to support seamless business functions and enhance productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Martin L King
New York, NY06.1980
Skills
- Payment transaction oversight
- Accuracy in entry validation
- Data entry
- Accounts payable processing
- Supply chain purchasing
- Freight handling
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 15 with the development of the Deutsche Bank Championship yearly golf tournament
- Achieved improved results by introducing DB Buyer for accounting, payments and purchasing tools to our team
- Achieved success through effectively helping team with various tasks related to their job function
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Deutsche Bank
08.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Martin L King