Linda Bodie
Villa Rica,GA
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable professional with over a decade of experience in managing vendor relationships and optimizing payment schedules. Proven ability to streamline workflows and support audit processes, contributing to improved financial integrity and supplier satisfaction.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Associate
Atlantic Packaging Corporation
Wilmington, NC
01.2013 - Current
- Processed vendor invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and accuracy in account allocations.
- Reconciled monthly statements, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly to maintain financial integrity.
- Managed payment schedules, optimizing cash flow and enhancing supplier relationships through timely transactions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline invoice processing workflows, increasing operational efficiency by reducing turnaround times.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team capable of handling complex tasks independently.
- Led initiatives to automate manual processes, resulting in increased accuracy and reduced processing time for invoices.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies before processing reimbursements.
- Coordinated with purchasing department to match purchase orders with received invoices for accurate payment processing.
- Matched purchase orders to invoices and logged invoices into computer.
- Contributed to audit preparation by maintaining organized records and documentation.
- Participated in regular accounting team meetings, sharing best practices and collaborating on process improvements.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Exide Technology
Milton, GA
06.2002 - 03.2012
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and timely using SAP ERP system.
- Reconciled monthly statements to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Coordinated payment schedules to optimize cash flow management strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and improve accuracy.
- 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.
- Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
- Assisted with month-end closing tasks, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
- Supported audit processes, gathering necessary documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Miami High School
Miami, FLSkills
- Accounts payable software
- Bank reconciliation
- Payment scheduling
- Purchase order management
- Data entry
- Invoice processing
- Bill payment
- Vendor invoice processing
- Payment verification
- Statement review
- Audit support
- Expense tracking
- Vendor communication
- Accounting expertise
- Check processing
Timeline
Accounts Payable Associate
Atlantic Packaging Corporation
01.2013 - Current
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Exide Technology
06.2002 - 03.2012
High School Diploma -
South Miami High School