Laura Prosser
Chicago, Il,IL
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable Coordinator with expertise in vendor management and process optimization. Proven ability to enhance accuracy and timeliness in financial operations, driving productivity through streamlined workflows and effective cross-functional collaboration.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator/Front Desk Receptionist
Alliance Shippers, Inc
Orland Park, IL
11.1993 - Current
- Managed vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Streamlined invoice processing workflows, reducing turnaround time and increasing departmental productivity.
- Led initiatives to optimize vendor relationships, resulting in improved payment terms and service quality.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and resolving disputes.
- Coordinated with other departments as needed for approval or clarification on invoiced items, promoting effective cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.
- Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
- Facilitated timely payments by monitoring accounts payable aging reports and prioritizing high-risk items.
- Increased efficiency of accounts payable team by providing guidance, training, and support to staff members.
- Verified validity of charges listed on payment orders for yearly audits.
- Achieved timely payment cycles, scheduling and executing payment runs according to supplier agreements.
- Streamlined invoice processing, reducing turnaround time by implementing efficient document management systems.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Asset Management Coordinator
Alliance Shippers
Orland Park, IL
11.1993 - 08.2018
- Coordinated asset tracking and inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Developed and maintained reporting systems for accurate data analysis and decision-making.
- Supported project management initiatives by organizing timelines and resource allocation.
- Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for process improvements or cost savings within the asset management function.
- Evaluated potential vendors based on stringent criteria such as pricing reliability, and quality standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all company-owned assets through diligent documentation practices.
- Trained staff on proper asset handling techniques, reducing instances of damage or loss while improving overall efficiency.
Skills
- Accounts payable software
- Payment tracking
- Invoice processing
- Account reconciliation
- Vendor relationship management
- Vendor engagement
- Problem resolution
- Data entry
- Statement reconciliation
- Payment processing
- Vendor relations
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator/Front Desk Receptionist
Alliance Shippers, Inc
11.1993 - Current
Asset Management Coordinator
Alliance Shippers
11.1993 - 08.2018