Kevin Atwell
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Billing Manager with over 30 years of experience in financial operations, vendor payment processing, supply chain management, and cost optimization. Proven leader in streamlining billing workflows, negotiating cost-saving initiatives, and boosting financial efficiency in complex corporate environments. Skilled at managing high-performing teams, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and SOX requirements. Recognized for strategic problem-solving and ability to lead cross-functional collaborations that transform financial processes and drive profitability and efficiencies. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Oracle, and mainframe systems. Expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale billing integrations.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager – Allowance Billing National Service Center
Albertsons Companies
04.2013 - Current
- Lead a team of billers, leads, and accountants ensuring accurate, timely and compliant billing operations.
- Manage, coach, and develop a billing team, including assigning tasks, setting performance goals, and providing ongoing feedback.
- Act as department-wide subject matter expert for billing: support 100+ employees.
- Review complex vendor allowance agreements to ensure proper invoicing and AP/AR execution.
- Responsible for $70M in billing invoices per period, including approving over $35M in accruals per period across four divisions.
- Drive integration initiative for acquisitions and vendor transitions, partnering with IT to enhance billing systems.
Supervisor - Finance
US Foods
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Managed financial operations for national vendor programs, ensuring compliance and optimization.
- Led a team of 80+ specialists in vendor setup, rebate programs, and billing compliance.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Customer Service Agent
Southwest Airlines
01.2009 - 10.2010
- Handled transactions, refunds, and billing inquiries with strong attention to financial accuracy.
Freight Lead Negotiator
Gordon Food Service
04.2007 - 09.2008
- Reduced freight expenses by 5% through strategic negotiations and vendor billing enhancements.
- Managed complex logistics challenges with strategic planning and problem-solving abilities, ensuring seamless freight flow from origin to destination.
Category Manager
Gordon Food Service
05.2006 - 04.2007
- Improved profit margins via financial analysis and sku rationalization.
- Reduced national account customer costs through effective vendor negotiations and optimizing product assortments with preferred vendors.
Enterprise Supervisor
Gordon Food Service
01.2001 - 05.2006
- Uncovered $4.85M in discrepancies through customer contract audits; led system integrations.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
Negotiating Buyer
Gordon Food Service
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Oversaw $120.2M in vendor contracts, negotiated favorable terms and cost-saving initiatives.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company's benefit.
National Account Executive & Purchasing Agent
MBM
01.1992 - 01.1998
- Conducted pricing audits, billing reconciliations, and contract negotiations, to improve revenue outcomes.
- Proactively identified opportunities within existing accounts to expand product offerings or increase service levels, driving revenue growth.
Education
BBA - Accountancy
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Billing management and Vendor Relations
- Financial analysis & Cost Optimization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Goal setting
- Team leadership, Coaching & Development
- Staff management & Task Delegation
- Process Improvement & Automation
- Customer service
Timeline
Manager – Allowance Billing National Service Center
Albertsons Companies
04.2013 - Current
Supervisor - Finance
US Foods
10.2010 - 04.2013
Customer Service Agent
Southwest Airlines
01.2009 - 10.2010
Freight Lead Negotiator
Gordon Food Service
04.2007 - 09.2008
Category Manager
Gordon Food Service
05.2006 - 04.2007
Enterprise Supervisor
Gordon Food Service
01.2001 - 05.2006
Negotiating Buyer
Gordon Food Service
01.1998 - 01.2001
National Account Executive & Purchasing Agent
MBM
01.1992 - 01.1998
BBA - Accountancy
Western Michigan University
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