Kimberly Patania
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Clerk with proven expertise at Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, excelling in invoice processing and vendor relationship management. Enhanced efficiency by streamlining workflows, reducing order processing time, and maintaining impeccable data integrity. Recognized for professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring timely payments and fostering strong supplier partnerships.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
08.2008 - Current
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently to ensure timely payments.
- Maintained organized records for all accounts payable transactions and reconciliations.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities by preparing relevant reports and documentation.
- Communicated effectively with vendors to resolve discrepancies and answer inquiries.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline invoice entry and tracking processes.
- Supported audits by providing necessary documentation and clarifications as required.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
- Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
- 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.
- Streamlined vendor payments, ensuring timely financial operations by accurately scheduling and executing payments.
- Supported budget management, monitored expenditures against budget allocations.
- Accelerated invoice approval times, implemented electronic invoice submission and approval processes.
- Minimized late fees and interest charges by developing efficient system for tracking payment due dates.
- Enhanced financial decision-making support by providing detailed accounts payable insights during budget meetings.
- Improved relationships with suppliers by resolving discrepancies in billing and payments promptly.
- Maintained accurate financial records, contributing to successful audits by organizing and filing all accounts payable documents.
- Fostered positive vendor relations, served as primary contact for vendor inquiries and concerns.
- Improved data accuracy in financial systems by conducting thorough audits of accounts payable ledger.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Purchaser
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
08.2008 - Current
- Evaluated supplier proposals to ensure alignment with quality standards and budgetary constraints.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely replenishment of stock for operational needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to forecast purchasing requirements based on demand trends.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing for materials and services.
- Analyzed market trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved supplier relationships.
- Developed and maintained strong partnerships with key suppliers to enhance procurement processes.
- Streamlined purchasing workflows, reducing order processing time and improving efficiency.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to payment, ensuring timely deliveries and accurate invoicing.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Reduced order processing time by streamlining purchasing processes and documentation.
- Improved supplier relationships, resulting in better product quality and delivery times.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection, and price.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for production needs through effective forecasting and planning.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Matawan High School
Matawan, NJ06.1989
Skills
Data entry
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
08.2008 - Current
Purchaser
Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort
08.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Matawan High School