Kathy Gibson
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist with a proven track record at Corewell Health, enhancing vendor relations and streamlining invoice processing. Expert in account reconciliation and payment scheduling, I implemented process improvements that reduced processing time. Proactive and detail-oriented, I fostered strong communication across departments and with suppliers to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Acvounts Payable Specialist
Corewell Health
05.1999 - Current
- Kathy Processed vendor invoices ensuring compliance with organizational policies.
- Assisted in reconciliation of accounts to maintain accuracy and consistency.
- Managed payment schedules to optimize cash flow and supplier relationships.
- Coordinated with internal departments to resolve discrepancies and improve communication.
- Implemented process improvements reducing invoice processing time significantly.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable procedures and software systems.
- Led initiatives to streamline workflows and enhance team efficiency in transaction processing.
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- 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.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
- Collaborated with procurement team to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received.
- Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
Accounts Payable Clerk
2/90 Sign Systems
05.1988 - 05.1999
- Processed high volumes of vendor invoices with accuracy and efficiency.
- Reconciled monthly statements to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies.
- Managed vendor relationships to enhance communication and streamline payment processes.
- Utilized accounting software to maintain accurate records of transactions and audits.
- Trained junior staff on accounts payable procedures and best practices.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Improved vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Optimized cash flow management with strategic scheduling of payments to vendors.
- Enhanced team productivity by training new clerks on accounts payable processes and best practices.
- Streamlined vendor payments, ensuring timely financial operations by accurately scheduling and executing payments.
- Facilitated smoother end-of-month closings by collaborating with accounting team to reconcile accounts payable ledgers.
- Enhanced efficiency in invoice processing by meticulously reviewing and matching invoices with purchase orders and receipts.
- Reduced processing errors, implemented double-check system for all outgoing payments.
- Improved relationships with suppliers by resolving discrepancies in billing and payments promptly.
- Fostered positive vendor relations, served as primary contact for vendor inquiries and concerns.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Education
High School Diploma - College Preparatory
St Charles High School
St Charles MI05.1982
Skills
- Payment processing
- Entry verification
- Data inputting
- Vendor relations
- Invoice processing
- Account reconciliation
- Expense tracking
- Bank reconciliations
- Statement reconciliation
- Statement review
- Vendor relationship management
- Data entry
- Payment scheduling
- ERP systems proficiency
- 1099 preparation
- Foreign currency transactions
- Tax compliance
- Problem resolution
- Month-end closing
- Vendor engagement
- Payment coding
- Entry recording
- Account resolution
- Microsoft office
- Accounts payable
- Data entry and 10-key
- Proactive and Self-motivated
- Bill payment and recordkeeping
Timeline
Acvounts Payable Specialist
Corewell Health
05.1999 - Current
Accounts Payable Clerk
2/90 Sign Systems
05.1988 - 05.1999
High School Diploma - College Preparatory
St Charles High School