Julie Sheridan
TINLEY PARK,IL
Summary
Proven track record in streamlining invoice processing at Odyssey Logistics & Technology, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Expert in Accounts Payable Software and adept at fostering vendor relationships. Achieved significant improvements in operational workflows, demonstrating exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to high-quality outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Odyssey Logistics & Technology
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
Dispatch Assistant
Elite Ambulance
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Managed scheduling of drivers and vehicles to optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs.
- Assisted in reducing response times for urgent requests through prioritizing tasks and coordinating resources effectively.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing clear and concise information on deliveries and expected arrival times.
- Communicated with drivers and personnel to coordinate timely delivery of goods and materials.
- Trained and provided guidance to new team members to apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
- Answered phone calls and responded to customer emails.
- Utilized dispatch software to enter customer orders, deliveries and receipts.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Triple R Day Care
04.2006 - 10.2017
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Assisted and supervised 20 children through entire school day.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques when addressing behavioral issues, maintaining a respectful and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Enhanced preschoolers'' learning experiences by incorporating creative and interactive teaching methods in daily lessons.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Managed classroom materials efficiently, ensuring availability of necessary resources for daily activities and reducing waste.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Mentored new educators on effective teaching strategies, contributing to their professional development and success in classroom.
- Prepared pre-class materials.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
- Organized engaging field trips for students that aligned with the curriculum, providing real-world connections to classroom learning.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL05.2001
Skills
- Data Entry
- Accounts Payable
- Invoice Processing
- Vendor invoice processing
- Accounts Payable Software
- Statement Review
- Account Reconciliation
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Odyssey Logistics & Technology
07.2021 - 06.2024
Dispatch Assistant
Elite Ambulance
11.2017 - 07.2021
Lead Preschool Teacher
Triple R Day Care
04.2006 - 10.2017
Associate of Arts - Education
South Suburban College of Cook County
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