Sandra Joy Thornton
Anderson
Summary
Loyal Accounts Payable Associate well-versed in analyzing invoice and expense reports, paying vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and preparing checks. Results-oriented team player with 15 years of comprehensive experience managing outgoing bills and invoices on behalf of company. Committed to maintaining 100% accuracy in all areas. Willing to take on any task to support team and help business succeed. Offers strong analytical and reporting abilities. Stays on top of demands in fast-paced environments by effectively using slow periods. Multiple years of experience working in a remote setting. Identifies and quickly closes any knowledge gaps to offer value to employer and team.
Finance professional with extensive background in accounts payable management and financial operations. Proven track record of improving process efficiencies and fostering strong vendor relationships. Reliable team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, skilled in financial reporting and process optimization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Coordinator
Cameron Ashley Building Products
08.2023 - Current
- Supported reporting requirements of accounting and finance teams.
- Collaborated with procurement team to establish best practices for managing supplier contracts and purchase orders.
- Complied with corporate policies and applicable regulations while executing daily tasks, upholding a strong culture of compliance within the AP function.
- Reviewed aged vendor balances for credit balances to identify and recover over payments or refunds due.
Accounts Payable Accountant
Morgan Advanced Materials
01.2020 - Current
- Streamlined accounting processes to simplify invoice entry.
- Reduced financial losses, applying fiscal controls and policies.
- Improved internal controls through system evaluations and recommended updates.
- Improved organization’s fiscal stability, introducing new accounting controls.
- Entered accurate supplier, invoice and payment information into accounting software.
- Coded, classified and filed incoming invoices by contract.
- Processed and tracked return credits to verify association with correct accounts or contracts.
- Prepared checks and electronic payments for outstanding debts.
- Reviewed and price-checked invoices prior to submitting for payment approval.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders and payments in collaboration with accounting staff.
- Helped vendors and employees resolve various inquiries related to accounts payable.
- Evaluated purchase orders against contract- and department-specific budgets for compliance.
- Received, processed, verified and reconciled invoices to complete payments and control expenses.
- Secured financially sensitive and confidential information from unauthorized access with consistent use of security procedures.
- Participated in month-end reporting and closing.
Accounts Payable Associate
First Quality Tissue
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Entered accurate supplier, invoice and payment information into accounting software.
- Coded, classified and filed incoming invoices by contract.
- Paid vendors correctly and on-time with attention to details of each billing agreement.
- Reviewed and price-checked invoices prior to submitting for payment approval.
- Processed and tracked return credits to verify association with correct accounts or contracts.
- Helped vendors and employees resolve various inquiries related to accounts payable.
- Resolved discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders and payments in collaboration with accounting staff.
Full Charge Bookkeeper
McCullough Clearing
11.2010 - 09.2018
- Oversaw day-to-day accounting needs, including processing payments and invoices.
- Maintained vendor records and accounting histories, tracking purchases and proactively resolving issues.
- Resolved accounting discrepancies with critical thinking and thorough research.
- Entered financial data into company systems and databases.
- Kept accurate records of revenue, expenditures and payments.
- Reconciled bank accounts, expense accounts and unbudgeted expenditures.
- Managed payroll for 15+ employees, calculating hours, time off and commissions.
- Maintained vendor records and accounting histories, tracking purchases to reduce errors.
- Made bank deposits and processed cash.
- Supported accounts payable and receivable staff with invoicing, depositing and processing payments.
- Developed Excel spreadsheets to track data and streamline accounting processes.
- Prevented fees and penalties through payment of obligations.
- Kept records current with regular transaction posting.
- Checked and audited records for correctness.
- Met tax obligations through timely filings and payments.
- Recorded, stored and analyzed information using accounting software.
- Balanced and reconciled discrepancies in financial records.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Administrative Office Technology
Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC12.2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire09.2023
Skills
- Audit planning
- Statement review
- Audit support
- General ledger accounting
- Report preparation
- Records maintenance
- Critical thinking
- Phone etiquette
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Relationship building
- Customer transactions
Timeline
AP Coordinator
Cameron Ashley Building Products
08.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Accountant
Morgan Advanced Materials
01.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Associate
First Quality Tissue
09.2018 - 12.2019
Full Charge Bookkeeper
McCullough Clearing
11.2010 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Administrative Office Technology
Tri County Technical College
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