Kate Goodwin
Amherst,OH
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in streamlining payment operations and enhancing vendor relations, achieving a reduction in billing error rates to under 19% at Step By Step Inc. Proven skills in invoice processing and internal controls bolster financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Strong communicator adept at establishing effective channels that promote collaboration and clarity across teams. Committed to continuous improvement in financial processes to drive organizational success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Logistics Specialist
Invacare NA
Elyria, OH
07.2024 - Current
- Streamlined payment operations by standardizing procedures to mitigate discrepancies
- Established more effective interaction pathways for vendors and the organization
- Maintained accurate records of all vendor statements and payment remittances
- Completed account reconciliations to ensure payment accuracy
Accounts Payable Specialist
Green Circle Growers/Fresh 2 U Transportation
Oberlin, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Handled large international invoice volumes through MetaViewer and NAV
- Performed meticulous manual transactions for both AP and AR functions within Fresh 2 U Transportation
- Processed timely payments on a recurring weekly basis
- Prepared and finalized 1099 forms
- Kept immaculate Vendor management records
Accounts Payable Specialist
Sotera Health
Broadview Heights, USA
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Utilized JD Edwards and AP Advantage to efficiently process numerous international invoices each day
- Managed end-to-end APA implementation process
- Created new processes to streamline current workflow and vendor management
- Managed thirteen weekly payment runs for US and Canada
- Performed monthly reconciliation of bank accounts
Corporate Payroll/Accounts Payable
Sprenger Health Care Systems
Lorain, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Processed invoices using Microsoft GP
- Manual check runs twice weekly; bank reconciliation monthly
- Vendor management; processed 1099's
- Processed payroll for over 500 employees
Office Manager/Human Resources
Step By Step Inc.
Vermilion, USA
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Worked directly with Ohio Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation for funding authorizations
- Processed payroll, personnel file compliance, and background checks; billed all monthly invoices
- Responsible for bringing the state billing error rate from 19% to
Business Office Associate/Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
Westlake, USA
01.2006 - 01.2012
- Manually entered data for Medicare billing; processed payroll
- Mediated between HR and employees; member of the Safety Committee
- Balanced Daily, Weekly and End of Month reports; accounting Spend Down
Education
Relaxation Massage Diploma - Massage Therapy
Massage Away Inc., School of Therapy
Columbus, OH08-2000
High School Diploma -
Firelands
Oberlin, OH06-1999
Skills
- Entry verification
- Transaction verification
- Data inputting
- Payment coding
- Account resolution
- Internal controls
- Month-end closing
- Electronic payments
- Vendor relations
- Payment processing
- Accounts payable auditing
- Payment scheduling
- Credit card reconciliation
- Statement reconciliation
- 1099 preparation
- Bank reconciliations
- Invoice processing
Timeline
Accounts Payable Logistics Specialist
Invacare NA
07.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Green Circle Growers/Fresh 2 U Transportation
01.2022 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist
Sotera Health
01.2017 - 01.2022
Corporate Payroll/Accounts Payable
Sprenger Health Care Systems
01.2015 - 01.2017
Office Manager/Human Resources
Step By Step Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Business Office Associate/Manager
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2006 - 01.2012
Relaxation Massage Diploma - Massage Therapy
Massage Away Inc., School of Therapy
High School Diploma -
Firelands
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