Harold L. Shepherd Jr.
West Bend,WI
Summary
Results-driven Senior Accounts Payable Administrator with expertise in invoice processing and corporate financial reconciliation. Achieved significant efficiency improvements through streamlined workflows and revised software implementation. Adept at mentoring teams and enhancing vendor relationships all while ensuring compliance with GAAP principles and fostering a collaborative work environment. Lastly, performed all work in such a manner as to facilitate stress-free compliance auditing.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Administrator
Walmart Distribution
Beaver Dam, WI
07.2019 - 05.2026
- Managed accounts payable processes to facilitate timely vendor payments.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to address shipping and payment discrepancies in the hopes of strengthening our vendor relationships.
- Simplified invoice processing and office workflows to improve efficiency and decrease turnaround times regarding payment flow.
- Worked with our engineering dept. to come up with a software solution to enhance tracking and improve reporting accuracy.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred primarily due to faulty packaging of vendors.
- Managed at least 25 faxes, 50 calls, 150 emails and 3 meetings per day which was the makeup on any given day.
Asset Recovery Specialist
Zephyr Asset Recovery
San Francisco, CA
05.2014 - 06.2019
- Performed 50 daily assessments of "assets-on-the-radar" to evaluate recovery potential and prioritize recovery initiatives.
- Assisted state officials and agencies, when necessary, in streamlining asset recovery processes.
- Created customized recovery strategies based on specific requirements of the highest priority cases thereby enhancing efficiency.
- Examined financial records of member firms on the brink of failing to pinpoint assets suitable for liquidation efforts.
International English Teacher
Nakatomi Language Academy
Tokyo, Japan
08 2008 - 04 2014
- Created and executed an engaging curriculum for diverse Japanese high school students.
- Supported immersive language experiences (group conversations of 10-15 students) to improve conversational skills and cultural appreciation.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments and personalized feedback sessions.
- Assisted newly-assigned teachers from the U.S. by sharing instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to promote faster language learning as well as retention.
- Evaluated student progress with diverse assessment techniques to confirm that learning goals were achieved.
- Graduated at least 100 students per school year.
Mortgage Broker / Loan Officer
Perregrine Mortgage
Rosemont, IL
10.1997 - 06.2008
- Crafted tailored mortgage solutions to support diverse clients in achieving their financial objective of acquiring a mortgage.
- Monitored and evaluated market and economic trends to guide clients in making informed lending choices.
- Built and maintained relationships with clients, real estate agents, and financial institutions to ensure smooth transactions and strengthen our referral network.
- Assisted clients throughout each stage of the mortgage application process while paying specific attention the federal regulations involved and key lender requirements.
- Closed the only $1,000,000 dollar loan on the books that no one on our staff wanted any part of.
Compliance Specialist
National Association of Securities Dealers
Chicago, IL
08.1984 - 08 1997
- Ensured compliance with NASD regulatory requirements through detailed audits and assessments.
- Monitored industry regulations in order to advise management on upcoming, as well as necessary, policy updates.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address compliance-related issues effectively that not only affected our 8-state territory but the entire NASD national network as well.
- Mentored new hires in compliance protocols, regulatory changes and NASD final product procedures.
- Conducted subsequent audits of firms whom were in "non-compliance" status in order to solidify the case before it was reviewed by high-ranking staff.
Education
B.A. - Finance & Accounting
Morehouse College
Atlanta, GA06-1984
Preparatory School Degree - Mathematics & Science
U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School
Colorado Springs, CO07-1979
H.S. Diploma - General & Advanced H.S. Curriculum
New Trier East High School
Winnetka, IL06-1978
Skills
Bank reconciliation expertise
Proficient in ERP systems
Invoice management
Financial processing expertise
Compliance audit facilitation
Knowledge of GAAP standards
Payroll operations oversight
Financial analysis
Accurate account balancing
Expense tracking
Audit support
Analytical thinking
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Administrator
Walmart Distribution
07.2019 - 05.2026
Asset Recovery Specialist
Zephyr Asset Recovery
05.2014 - 06.2019
Mortgage Broker / Loan Officer
Perregrine Mortgage
10.1997 - 06.2008
Compliance Specialist
National Association of Securities Dealers
08.1984 - 08 1997
International English Teacher
Nakatomi Language Academy
08 2008 - 04 2014
B.A. - Finance & Accounting
Morehouse College
Preparatory School Degree - Mathematics & Science
U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School
H.S. Diploma - General & Advanced H.S. Curriculum
New Trier East High School