Open To Work
LAVETTE FURGE
Sandy Springs
Summary
Detail-oriented Office Administrator and Accounts Payable Specialist with 10+ years of experience streamlining financial operations, payroll, and administrative processes. Proven ability to manage multi-million-dollar accounts, optimize workflow efficiency, and lead teams. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365, JD Edwards, QuickBooks, CRM, Oracle, Power Bi and Bill Trust.
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Office Administrator (Hybrid)
Pye Barker
Atlanta
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Manage accounts payable using Microsoft Dynamics 365, reducing processing time by 20%
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.
- Streamline refund processing
- Assisted in onboarding new employees through orientation sessions
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Provided assistance with the planning of events such as staff meetings or conferences.
- Scheduled appointments for senior management team members using Outlook calendar system.
- Used specialized accounting software to debit, credit and total accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Managed travel arrangements for employees including flight bookings, hotel reservations and car rental services.
Office Administrator (Hybrid)
RNDC Beverage Company
Atlanta
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Processed $10M+ monthly vendor payments with zero discrepancies.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees through orientation sessions.
- Supported financial operations by processing invoices and expense reports.
- Interacted professionally with customers and inside personnel, answering questions and responding to phone and email inquiries.
- Replenished office supplies, placing new orders for restocking to maintain inventory.
- Supported Human Resources activities by maintaining personnel files in accordance with legal requirements.
- Collaborated with administrative support to oversee calendars and prioritize meetings and appointments.
- Scheduled appointments for senior management team members using Outlook calendar system.
- Managed travel arrangements for employees including flight bookings, hotel reservations and car rental services.
- Planned corporate events for 50+ attendees, improving employee engagement.
- Led new-hire onboarding, reducing training time by 25%.
Accounts Payable Specialist (Remote)
HYUNDAI L&C
Atlanta
07.2018 - 09.2021
- Reconciled 800+ monthly invoices, resolving discrepancies within 24 hours.
- Maintained organized records of accounts payable transactions.
- Reconciled discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities for financial reporting.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
Account Manager (Remote)
FISERV INC.
Marietta
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed AR/AP for 100+ clients, reducing delinquencies by 15%.
- Prepared monthly invoices, improving billing accuracy by 20%.
- Oversaw contract negotiations, ensuring compliance with company policies and client expectations.
- Managed multiple accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Acted as main point of contact in matters relating to client concerns and needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all customer interactions in the CRM system.
- Drove sales of company products and services by meeting with customers using strategic and organized approach.
Administrative Assistant
John Foy & Associates
Atlanta
11.2015 - 02.2017
- Supported 20+ attorneys with scheduling, document prep, and client communications.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for legal consultations.
- Maintained accurate client records using case management software.
- Communicated with clients regarding case updates and necessary information.
- Organized office supplies and maintained inventory for office operations.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Created travel arrangements and distributed travel details to appropriate personnel.
Education
Business Administration Management - Business Administration
M.A.T.C. Technical College
Milwaukee, WI 08.1994 - 06.1999
Skills
- Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Payroll Processing
- Invoice Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Data Entry
- Vendor Management
- Invoice processing
- Event planning
- Attention to detail
- Team leadership
- Billing and coding
- Leadership and supervision
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Oracle
- Salesforce
- Excel (Pivot Tables)
- Event Planning
- Onboarding
- Managing office supply inventory
Timeline
Office Administrator (Hybrid)
Pye Barker
12.2023 - 04.2025
Office Administrator (Hybrid)
RNDC Beverage Company
09.2021 - 12.2023
Accounts Payable Specialist (Remote)
HYUNDAI L&C
07.2018 - 09.2021
Account Manager (Remote)
FISERV INC.
02.2017 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant
John Foy & Associates
11.2015 - 02.2017
Business Administration Management - Business Administration
M.A.T.C. Technical College
08.1994 - 06.1999