Judith Palmer
Schererville,IN
Summary
Finance and Accounting professional, experienced in managing all Accounts Payable Department functions, Exhibit strong leadership skills combined with an impeccable ability to take on responsibility, manage priorities, and delegate tasks. Proactive manager who motivates the staff to take the initiative to resolve issues before it becomes problems. Team player with great communication and collaboration skills. Organized, detail-oriented, and effective in fast-paced work environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
PolyJohn Enterprises
06.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot and resolved escalated issues pertaining to vendor disputes, payment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Managed month-end closing process, ensuring timely completion of accruals and account reconciliations.
- Participated in software implementation projects designed to automate manual tasks within the Accounts Payable department.
- Improved invoice processing efficiency by implementing an electronic approval system.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, leading to increased productivity and reduced costs within the accounts payable department.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired new accounts payable employees.
- Coordinated with auditors during annual audits, providing necessary information to ensure a timely completion of the audit process.
- Developed and delivered training sessions to new team members on department procedures, ensuring a seamless transition into their roles.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between finance, purchasing, operations departments to resolve issues impacting cash flow or vendor relations.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements by maintaining knowledge of current regulations and filing necessary documentation.
- Mentored junior staff members to improve their understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Senior Financial Analyst
Jefferson & Wells
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and increase operational efficiency.
- Facilitated accurate expense tracking through diligent maintenance of general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
- Streamlined financial reporting processes, resulting in more efficient delivery of critical information to stakeholders.
- Played a pivotal role in annual budget planning, collaborating with department heads to allocate resources strategically.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
Senior Cost Analyst
Provisur Technologies Inc.
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Planned, organized and controlled accounting functions for various locations within organization (domestic and international) using Peachtree
- Responsible for product costing, efficiency analysis and developing and implementing procedures for collecting production and cost information
- Performed day-to-day accounting operations responsibilities including month end close, general ledger maintenance, balance sheet, journal entries and cost accruals
- Reported operational results and financial analysis for location assigned
- Owned standard cost calculations, while working with plant personnel to ensure bill of material maintenance
- Identified, researched and resolved issues during month end close
- Examined general journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations, ensure reconciliations to support monthly and quarter close process as well as reporting and analytics
- Prepared asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
- Maintained and reconciling fixed assets schedule
- Standardized and maintain system of accounting records and techniques
- Summarized and prepared financial status and transactions reports, including profit and loss statement, and variance analyses
- Prepared cost/projection analysis of new business opportunities
- Conducted internal audits to assess financial status
- Supported forecasting and annual budget process as well as annual audit.
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Bank Administration Institute (BAI)
01.2008 - 08.2018
- Performed broad range of accounting tasks and processes related to accounts payable transactions
- Processed 3-way match invoices to receipt and purchase order for entry into Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Maintained information necessary for 1099 compliance
- Prepared month-end inventory report and lead year end physical audit
- Worked with auditors regarding all AP policies, procedures, and questions
- Developed and enforced policies and SOPs and trained AP staff
- Improved cost-effectiveness and reporting efficiency by developing and implementing automation services and eliminating manual processes.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
The University of Phoenix
10.2016
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business - undefined
The University of Phoenix
02.2015
Skills
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, organization and critical thinking skills
- Self starter with ability to form conclusions and present findings
- Team player with ability to work independently and willingness to take on challenges
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment
- Experience with ERP systems SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Peachtree, Quickbooks
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Team building
- Management
- Training and mentoring
- Payment scheduling
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- Audit preparation
- Team supervision
- Business processes and procedures
- Internal controls
- Policy enforcement
Contacts
773-367-1978, judithpalmer954@gmail.com
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
PolyJohn Enterprises
06.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Jefferson & Wells
02.2022 - 05.2024
Senior Cost Analyst
Provisur Technologies Inc.
07.2019 - 05.2020
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Bank Administration Institute (BAI)
01.2008 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business - undefined
The University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
The University of Phoenix
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