Laura Dixon
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Vigilant Accounts Payable Specialist with over 15 years of experience working with general ledger accounts and cost centers. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and paying vendors on time. Detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
HEIDENHAIN Corporation
02.2007 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Produced weekly payments to employees and vendors by ACH, check processing, and wire transfers
- Set up vendors, bank templates, project codes
- Prepaid Expenses
- Completed projects assigned by the Controller, including fringe benefits, budgets, fleet management.
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
HEIDENHAIN Corporation
11.1997 - 01.2007
- Enhanced office efficiency through meticulous organization and prioritization of tasks.
- Organized special events and conferences, coordinating logistics from venue selection to attendee registration with great attention to detail.
- Managed travel arrangements, anticipating needs and addressing potential issues proactively to ensure smooth trips for the Managing Director.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by implementing strict confidentiality protocols and secure filing systems.
- Served as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, offering valuable insights and recommendations based on extensive knowledge of company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated logistics for high-level meetings, ensuring a seamless experience for all attendees.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
Skills
- General Ledger
- Data Entry
- ERP systems proficiency
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- ACH Payments
- Check Processing
- Wire Transfers
- 1099 Preparation
- Expense Reports
- Account Reconciliation
- Account Analysis
- Cash Management
- Fringe Benefits
- Three Way Match
References
Professional references available upon request
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
HEIDENHAIN Corporation
02.2007 - 02.2024
Executive Assistant to the Managing Director
HEIDENHAIN Corporation
11.1997 - 01.2007
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