Responsible Accounts payable specialist, Receivable skilled in accounting procedures, reconciliations, and issue resolution. Well-organized and analytical in approaching problems and resolving variances. Bringing over 10 years of related experience and superior work ethic focused on maximizing efficiency and maintaining financial compliance.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Century Fire Protection
10.2022 - 08.2024
Researches invoices, both, paid and unpaid, as needed
Inputs accounts payable into the accounting system, generates check reports, and mails to vendors
Reviews expense accounts to ensure invoices have been entered accurately
Reconciles vendor statements and researches and corrects discrepancies
Researches and resolves all accounts payable issues
Stower
Amazon fulfillment center
10.2020 - 09.2022
Stowed items in accordance with proper bin etiquette
Stowed items at a UPH above the standard while maintaining quality
Consistently maintained over 100% productivity stowing
As Sherlock, verified quantity and quality of items to avoid and fix virtual/physical mismatches
Processed Customer Returns
Processed Damage Products
FPY: Gave feedback to associates with quality errors and coach associates
Pack singles and slam: Packing and shipping customer orders
Accounts Payable Specialist/ Receivable
Thomson & Associate
12.2017 - 03.2020
Ensured Accounts Payable were paid in an accurate and timely manner while adhering to departmental policies and procedures
Process 2 way and 3-way PO matching invoices utilizing the designated Finance accounting system
Process 2-way manual payment requests
Printed disbursement checks, ensuring all necessary documentation is attached and obtaining supervisors' approval according to departmental procedures
Created reports and spreadsheets for vendors and consultants
Conducted research and compile data for report preparation resolving any discrepancies with data
Assisted supervisor with special projects
Accounts Receivable
Reviewed and processed client payments, including electronic payments and checks deposits, followed up with clients to collect information and verify details for unapplied payments
Monitor customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payment and other irregularities and make collection contact (phone calls, email, etc.)
Reconciliation of accounts and resolution of customer inquiries
Preparing monthly report using excel
Place credit hold for accounts that over 45 days and over the credit limits
Accounts Payable Specialist
National DCP
07.2014 - 02.2016
Prepares invoices and vouchers
Data Entry of prepared invoices for input to the S2K and SAP of up 1500 invoices ($1m) per week for a largemouth-site organization
Ensure the timely processing of vendor invoices so that all applicable discounts are earned
Matched invoices with purchase orders and verify payment terms
Troubleshoot issues concerning vendor invoices and payment status, answered vendor calls and emails, processed vendor requests and assisted in researching vendor-related issues
Verified prices, allowances, payments terms and prepared shortage/excess reports
Interacted with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and researched past due balances
Perform the tasks of preparing check runs twice a week
Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports
Work with Operations to resolve receiving/inventory problems with vendors
Maintain the integrity of the standard cost system by consistently identifying and following through on price variances with purchasing department
Communicate inter departmentally as necessary regarding pricing and payment authorization
Bookkeeper
Monika Maid Services, LLC
04.2010 - 07.2014
Managed accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R) vendor/supplier relation; processed the timely, accurate processing of invoices, billing, purchase order, expense reports, credit memos, general ledger entries and payment transaction as the only bookkeeper
Match invoices to receipts and check all pricing
Process the daily A/P coding for payment and A/R c
Conducted bank reconciliation and made deposits and post cash to accounts
Managed all petty cash and office supply expense accounts
Process month-end financial report
Prepared report for the accountant
Continually improve and discreetly maintain 25 confidential employee files
Processed monthly commission report
Accounts Payable
Community Loan of America
11.2013 - 05.2014
Perform the day to day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that municipal finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner Main Activities
Accounts Payable/ Receivable – Data Entry
Temporary Agency
09.2012 - 12.2013
Assumed responsibility for the accounts payable and receivable process in temporary contract positions filling in for absent, vacationing, or unfilled A/P roles for a variety of companies
Worked in both short-term (two to four weeks) and long-term assignments (up to nine months) for manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, hotels/restaurants, and other businesses
Handled data entry work as well as bookkeeping and general clerical tasks
Accounting Assistant
NESCO RESOURCE
04.2012 - 09.2012
Performed accounts payable functions for various associations, generating weekly on demand check
Inputting, matching, batching, and coding of invoices
Posted cash receipts and applied payments to open invoices
Make daily bank deposit
Generated payments twice a month, print check and FedEx out for signature
Reconciled bank and credit card account monthly
Process W-9 to set-up new vendors
Handled the tasks of providing administrative support, filing, typing, and data entry
Accounts Payable Clerk
Hagemeyer North America
05.2002 - 02.2004
Accounting Assistant
Northwestern University
02.2000 - 05.2002
Accounts Payable
EPCO Paint Wallpaper
02.1997 - 05.2000
Data Entry
Caremark Prescription Service
01.1994 - 01.1996
Education
Business & Accounting
Lucient Hubbert College
Certificate - safety and health training
OSHA Academy
01.2021
Accounting & Business -
Oakton Community College
Desplaines, IL
01.1992
Certificate - Business
First Business School
Chicago, IL
01.1984
Skills
Accounts payable/Receivable specialist
Knowledgeable in payroll process
Sound customer service skills
AS400
Peachtree Accounting
Expertise in invoice and payment transactions
Solomon accounting system
Account reconciliation
Ten-key by touch
Familiarity in SAP
Familiarity in Oracle
Familiarity in MS Office
Strong organizational and multitasking ability
Peoplesoft
High ability to work independently or as part of an accounting