- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Outdoor Recreation
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Strategy Games
- Camping
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a [role]
- I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Kayaking
- Gym Workouts
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
Leah Gimbel
Poplar Bluff,MO
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Supervisor with a proven track record at Southeast Missouri Residential Services, excelling in vendor engagement and invoice processing. Recognized for enhancing productivity through process improvements and delivering impactful training sessions. Strong problem-solving abilities and expertise in Excel drive efficiency and foster collaborative team environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Southeast Missouri Residential Services
Poplar Bluff, MO
03.2023 - 07.2025
- Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
- Troubleshot and resolved escalated issues pertaining to vendor disputes, payment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions within the accounts payable department.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, resulting in improved communication and negotiation on payment terms.
- Developed and delivered training sessions to new team members on department procedures, ensuring a seamless transition into their roles.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, leading to increased productivity and reduced costs within the accounts payable department.
Accounts Assistant
Southeast Missouri Residential Services
Poplar Bluff, MO
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded amounts due for items purchased or services rendered.
Shift Supervisor
Godfathers
Poplar Bluff, MO
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Quality Coordinator
Briggs & Stratton
Poplar Bluff, MO
10.1990 - 06.2018
- Developed a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by encouraging team members to identify opportunities for enhancement and facilitating their efforts to implement those changes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall product performance and customer satisfaction rates.
- Reduced non-conformances with thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
- Analyzed data trends to identify opportunities for process improvements, leading to a more efficient workflow and higher quality output.
- Implemented corrective action plans to address any identified deficiencies in the manufacturing process, reducing instances of defective products reaching customers'' hands.
- Ensured all products met or exceeded customer requirements through rigorous testing and inspection procedures.
- Assisted with quality control audits.
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain adherence to ISO 9001 standards and regulations.
- Experimented with products to test and determine reliability.
- Provided support in developing and maintaining process-specific work instructions, resulting in consistent product quality.
- Developed educational materials used to train staff on QA standards.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving positive change within the organization.
- Trained team members on quality assurance best practices, enhancing their understanding of the importance of maintaining high-quality standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05-2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Three Rivers College
Poplar Bluff, MO05-2020
High School Diploma -
Naylor High School
Naylor, MO05-1987
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- Telephone etiquette
- Proficient in - Excel, Word, Powerpoint
- Accounting
- Credit reconciliation
- Document auditing
- Data inputting
- Statement reconciliation
- Payment processing
- Payment coding
- Vendor engagement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Self motivation
Interests
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Southeast Missouri Residential Services
03.2023 - 07.2025
Accounts Assistant
Southeast Missouri Residential Services
03.2022 - 03.2023
Shift Supervisor
Godfathers
01.2017 - 03.2021
Quality Coordinator
Briggs & Stratton
10.1990 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Three Rivers College
High School Diploma -
Naylor High School