Laura Olson
Hysham,MT
Summary
Experienced Accounts Payable leader with a proven track record in high-growth, tech-driven environments. Skilled at developing high-performing teams, streamlining accounts payable operations, and optimizing procure-to-pay workflows to drive accuracy, efficiency, and financial visibility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Boulevard Labs, Inc.
Remote
08.2025 - Current
- Full ownership of the end-to-end procure-to-pay cycle
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Accounts Payable team
- Manage vendor relationships
- Administer corporate card and employee expense programs
- Oversee daily banking operations and cash management
- Annual 1099 reporting
Accountant
Boulevard Labs, Inc.
Remote
04.2024 - 08.2025
- Led month-end close, preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
- Performed monthly cash and bank reconciliations
- Managed the full fixed asset lifecycle
- Maintained prepaid expense schedules and prepared monthly amortization entries
- Prepared and analyzed accrued expense schedules
- Conducted variance analysis across key subledger accounts
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, improve close timelines, and strengthen internal controls in compliance with GAAP
Accounts Payable Specialist
Boulevard Labs, Inc.
Remote
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Processed high-volume vendor invoices
- Managed vendor relationships
- Managed weekly disbursement cycles
- Reconciled the Accounts Payable subledger
Accountant II
Range
Forsyth, MT
05.2017 - 04.2022
- Led the accounts payable function across four subsidiaries, ensuring accurate invoice processing, expense handling, and timely disbursements
- Administered estate retirements
- Streamlined vendor setup processes
- Prepared and filed 5,000+ 1099 forms annually, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Filed quarterly multi-state IFTA taxes, vehicle, and equipment registrations
- Implemented and administered vehicle maintenance and fuel card programs
Administrative Assistant
Montana State University Extension Office
Forsyth, MT
03.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed office accounting and bookkeeping tasks, including coding and submitting payment claims
- Supported extension agents with administrative and operational needs
- Organized meetings, managed correspondence, and coordinated event logistics
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY05-2029
Skills
- Financial reporting
- General ledger accounting
- Cash flow management
- Account reconciliation
- Internal controls
- ERP systems expertise
- Training and mentoring
- Vendor relationship management
Objective
Seeking a leadership role in Accounts Payable where I can apply my expertise in team development, process optimization, and financial operations to contribute to organizational success.
Technical Proficiencies
- NetSuite
- Ramp
- Bill.com
- ZipHQ
- FloQast
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Boulevard Labs, Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Accountant
Boulevard Labs, Inc.
04.2024 - 08.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
Boulevard Labs, Inc.
04.2022 - 04.2024
Accountant II
Range
05.2017 - 04.2022
Administrative Assistant
Montana State University Extension Office
03.2015 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Dental Hygiene
Sheridan College