Karen Nelson Park
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Open to learning new positions to provide needed support. Detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Boyd Management / CAHEC Management
02.2000 - 11.2022
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers of 300+ apartment property management company.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Accounting Assistant
Executive Staffing Services
06.1998 - 01.2000
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
Payroll Administrator
Executive Staffing Services
06.1995 - 06.1998
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Reduced errors in payroll calculations with meticulous attention to detail and thorough data verification.
- Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
- Responded to employee inquiries to provide information regarding payroll deductions and related issues.
- Facilitated year-end reporting by preparing accurate W-2 forms for all employees within required deadlines.
- Handled complex payroll situations such as back-pay calculations, garnishments, and overtime payments with accuracy and professionalism.
Personnel Consultant
Executive Staffing Services
09.1994 - 06.1995
- Prepared candidates for interviews by conducting mock interviews and providing constructive feedback on performance improvements.
- Evaluated existing recruitment processes for improvement opportunities, implementing changes that resulted in streamlined operations.
- Facilitated networking events between clients and candidates, strengthening professional connections within employment industry.
- Streamlined hiring processes for increased efficiency and reduced time-to-fill by implementing innovative recruitment strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lugoff-Elgin High School
Lugoff, SC06.1980
Skills
- Payment Processing
- Entry verification
- Data inputting
- Vendor Relations
- Vendor Record Management
- Attention to Detail
- Document Coding and Classification
- Time Management
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Boyd Management / CAHEC Management
02.2000 - 11.2022
Accounting Assistant
Executive Staffing Services
06.1998 - 01.2000
Payroll Administrator
Executive Staffing Services
06.1995 - 06.1998
Personnel Consultant
Executive Staffing Services
09.1994 - 06.1995
High School Diploma -
Lugoff-Elgin High School
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