Katrina G. Bulanek
Eastvale,USA
Summary
My goal is to utilize my abilities in both accounts payable and auditing to find a great opportunity for stable and fulfilling employment.
Finance professional with extensive experience in managing accounts payable functions and ensuring financial accuracy. Known for fostering team collaboration and achieving seamless operations in dynamic environments. Adept at process optimization and vendor management, consistently reliable and adaptable to changing needs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Alliance North America, Inc. (ANA, Inc.)
Cypress, CA
11.2022 - 02.2026
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 2 staff members.
- Developed training programs for staff, enhancing team capabilities in invoice processing and compliance standards.
- Established performance metrics to monitor team productivity and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Streamlined workflows by integrating automated solutions, reducing manual tasks associated with payment approvals.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced errors in invoice handling.
- Implemented internal controls to mitigate risk of fraud, ensuring financial integrity within the organization.
- Oversaw full-cycle accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 1,000 invoices per month.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align accounts payable practices with organizational financial goals.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
- Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend, and forecasting.
- Reached out to vendors to verify information and follow up on issues; generally through email which averaged 100 or more a day.
Accounting Specialist
Robert Half – Accountemps
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked through Robert Half Salaried Professional Services on various assignments in manufacturing, hospitality, & transportation
- Full cycle payables for manufacturing
- Entering & receiving purchase orders
- Vendor/client reconciliation & maintenance
- Accounts receivable & billing for transportation
- Bank reconciliation
- Daily cash receipts
AP Specialist
Mayekawa USA
Torrance, California
12.2014 - 08.2019
- Processed and verified invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Matched invoices to checks, obtained signatures for checks and distributed checks accordingly.
- Managed vendor relationships to resolve discrepancies and maintain effective communication.
- Managed invoice discrepancies for timely resolution, improving vendor relationships and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciliation of company credit cards.
- Processed employee expense reports for reimbursement, verifying accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures, contributing to a streamlined and timely financial reporting process.
- Worked with purchasing handling Expediting.
- Assist with safety coordination i.e. emergency drills, CPR & First Responder training, shop safety.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH11-2025
Associate of Science - Business Administration – Accounting
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK06-2010
Skills
- Proficient in Business Central, Great Plains, Sage, & Epicor
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites and Adobe
- Onboarding and training
- Team oversight
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Accounts payable expertise
- Business processes and procedures
- Vendor relationship management
- Account reconciliation
- Credit card reconciliation
- Issue escalation
- Bank reconciliation
- Payment scheduling
- Invoice processing
- Petty cash management
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Alliance North America, Inc. (ANA, Inc.)
11.2022 - 02.2026
Accounting Specialist
Robert Half – Accountemps
08.2019 - 04.2020
AP Specialist
Mayekawa USA
12.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Business Administration – Accounting
Tulsa Community College