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Overview
Work History
Education
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Lisa Dawson

Syracuse,NY

Summary

Focused Accounts Payable Administrator aiming to leverage 23 years of experience effectively executing accounts payable tasks. Thorough and driven with a team-oriented attitude and a dedication to perpetuating the companies mission and values.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Administrator

Aspen Dental
East Syracuse, NY
12.2018 - 09.2022
  • Processed new vendor applications and submitted for approval.
  • Updated and maintained aging report to facilitate payments
  • Liaised with vendors to communicate payment status.
  • Entered purchase orders, invoices and payments into company accounting system.
  • Communicated with other departments to verify purchases.

Accounts Payable Clerk/Cashier

Romano Mazda
Syracuse, NY
06.2015 - 11.2018
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintained cash drawer of tens of thousands or more per shift.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.

Accounts Payable Specialist

United Radio
East Syracuse, NY
06.2013 - 05.2015
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving A/P inquires per day.

Accounts Payable Analyst

AXA Equitable
Syracuse, NY
06.1999 - 07.2012
  • Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
  • Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
  • Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
  • Provided strong customer service and support to prevent invoice and expense issues.
  • Handled sensitive and confidential documents and information to maintain corporate reputation.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state and federal levels.

Education

High School Diploma -

East Syracuse-Minoa Central High School
East Syracuse, NY
06.1983

Skills

  • Mathematical Accuracy
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Adaptable to Changing Conditions
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Client Correspondence
  • Retail Sales Customer Service
  • Data Entry and 10-Key
  • Employee Timesheet Processing
  • Office Organization
  • Outbound Calls
  • Calculator Usage

Timeline

Accounts Payable Administrator

Aspen Dental
12.2018 - 09.2022

Accounts Payable Clerk/Cashier

Romano Mazda
06.2015 - 11.2018

Accounts Payable Specialist

United Radio
06.2013 - 05.2015

Accounts Payable Analyst

AXA Equitable
06.1999 - 07.2012

High School Diploma -

East Syracuse-Minoa Central High School
Lisa Dawson