Jill Parker
1028 10th Ave NE Owatonna,MN
Summary
Skilled AP Supervisor bringing a strong history of success in accounts payable operations. Experienced in coordinating department operations and vendor relationships. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving developed over 20-year career, including 13 years of supervisor and lead roles. Available to work effeciently in office, hybrid, or remote.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics Coordinator
Scan Global Logistics
Eagan , MN
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured accurate completion of customs documents for international shipments as required by law.
- Coordinated daily transportation activities including scheduling, routing, tracking and documentation.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, carriers and customers to ensure efficient shipping of goods.
Customs Entry Writer
Edward J Zarach & Associates
Eagan, MN
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Cleared goods through customs using CargoWise and verified delivery to client destinations.
- Coordinated activities between clients, brokers, carriers, suppliers, vendors and other stakeholders involved in the logistics process.
- Analyzed commercial documents such as invoices and packing lists prior to submission for customs clearance purposes.
- Prepared detailed reports on incoming shipments maintained accurate records of all transactions in company database system.
- Tracked shipments through various stages in the supply chain to ensure timely delivery of goods at destination port.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from internal and external customers relating to customs entries or shipment status.
- Assisted customers in resolving issues related to the clearance process.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Amesbury Truth
Owatonna, MN
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Upheld my supervisor duties as well as my AP Analyst duties and maintained the ability to meet all deadlines.
- Assure all incoming requests for payment, vendor invoices, and requests for reimbursement are in compliance with all requirements of corporate policy
- Process company disbursements to suppliers, customers, and employees accurately, while meeting critical weekly deadlines
- Verify vendor accounts by reviewing documentation, rectifying issues and contacting account holders.
- Verify items billed against items received and followed-up with vendors and employees to reconcile variances.
- Lead, coach and provide training for 7 AP Analysts
- Exercise accuracy and sound judgment while entering invoice data into 3 different ERPs: AS400, Enterprise IQMS, and SAP 4Hana
- Research and resolve open items on RNI/GR-IR reports.
- Provide prompt and professional responses to vendor account balance inquiries and rush payment processing requests.
- Execute wire transfers to local and international vendors, schedule ACH transactions and prepare batch checks for mailing to company vendors weekly.
- Follow detailed end-of-month and end-of-year accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of accounts and readiness for new month/year.
Central Store Coordinator
Amesbury Truth
Owatonna, MN
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Maintained inventory related to maintenance and repairs of manufacturing equipment
- Processed receiving of new shipments and handled returns as requested by Global Supply, Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams.
- Set up and organized stock locations
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
Warehouse Supervisor
World Duty Free Group
Bloomington, MN
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Supervised and assisted employees in an airport consumer warehouse for 23 stores at Minneapolis/St Paul International Airport
- Actively managed and maintained Duty Free inventory in a Custom's bonded warehouse with an overall variance of less than 1%.
- Maintain proper Customs and BATFE documents for bonded liquor, bonded tobacco, and domestic tobacco
- Experienced an ERP conversion to SAP
- Trained staff on material handling processes to reduce shipping times.
- Established and maintained good relations with customers, vendors and transport companies.
- Accurately receive product and report variances to buyers, planners, and vendors.
- Generated warehouse shipping documents, packing lists and invoices.
- Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
- Actively worked with, and supported the warehouse manager.
Education
AAS - Visual Communications
Brown College
01.2002
Skills
- Strong Data Entry and 10-Key
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams/Skype
- Quick study
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work independently, make decisions and exercise sound judgment within a team environment
- Strong numerical aptitude and accurate math skills
- Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
- General accounting knowledge; experience in accounts payable processes
- Proficient in multiple ERPs, including AS400, Enterprise IQ, and SAP 4Hana
- Excellent and diplomatic communication skills
- Flexibility to change focus to meet critical deadlines
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Creative Problem Solving
References
Darlene Jarvis, AP analyst, Amesbury Truth
Jennifer Schwartzbauer, Compliance Director, Edward J Zarach & Associates 612-251-9174
Brian Bladine, Shared Services Manager, High Bar Brands, 507-210-8426
Timeline
Logistics Coordinator
Scan Global Logistics
08.2024 - Current
Customs Entry Writer
Edward J Zarach & Associates
01.2023 - 08.2024
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Amesbury Truth
01.2015 - 01.2023
Central Store Coordinator
Amesbury Truth
01.2013 - 01.2015
Warehouse Supervisor
World Duty Free Group
01.2003 - 01.2013
AAS - Visual Communications
Brown College
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