Janet Cheatham
Lady Lake,FL
Summary
Experienced Accounts Payable professional in both team management and as an individual contributor. Utilizes effective communication to motivate and guide teams.
Strong facilitator adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership.
Promotes workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values. Trains new hires and mentors struggling workers to achieve overall team success.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader-Financial Systems Support
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
08.2011 - 09.2021
- Led the User Acceptance Test team in the implementation of all finance-related projects.
- Analyzed project workflows, identifying possible challenges, and recommending solutions to streamline operations.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment of goals and effective communication among teams.
- Developed strategic plans to improve team performance and optimize resource allocation.
- Oversaw project timelines and deliverables, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client expectations.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and celebrate successes.
Senior Team Leader-Accounts Payable
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
08.1998 - 09.2011
- Led a team of five Accounts Payable Specialists to ensure that all outgoing payments are accurate, timely, and properly documented for maintaining the company’s financial records.
- Audited vendor invoices and payments.
- Performed the reconciliation of General Ledger accounts and identified discrepancies.
- Managed the vendor files for use, sales tax, and 1099 reporting.
- Monitored accounts payable aging.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with vendors.
- Collaborated with internal and external auditors on audit results. Implement new processes as needed.
- Oversaw the successful execution of multiple finance projects by effectively managing risks and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Automated payment files between various systems to reduce manual payments and errors.
- Developed training programs to mentor junior staff and improve team performance.
- Responsible for monthly and annual employee reviews.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
08.1985 - 09.1998
- Processed invoices for accurate financial reporting and timely vendor payments.
- Reconciled monthly statements for the accuracy of financial reporting.
- Analyzed payment trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and operational improvements.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Reviewed employee expense reports against company policies, safeguarding corporate funds from misuse.
- Fostered positive vendor relations, served as primary contact for vendor inquiries and concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
American InterContinental University
Atlanta, GA05-2016
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Deadline management
- Change management
- Project management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Issue research
- Complaint resolution
- Coaching
Timeline
Team Leader-Financial Systems Support
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
08.2011 - 09.2021
Senior Team Leader-Accounts Payable
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
08.1998 - 09.2011
Accounts Payable Clerk
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
08.1985 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management
American InterContinental University