LORI TENNYSON
Knoxville,TN
Summary
FINANCE SPECIALIST ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
Successful Business Professional with Cross-functional Experience in Finance
Experienced Finance Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer goods industry. Strong accounting professional skilled in Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Word, Accounting, and Business Process Improvement. Learn new procedures and processes quickly, good oral and written communication skills, demonstrate professionalism, negotiate, persuade, and influence people, handle complaints, good computer skills, manage multi-million dollar Accounts Receivables with 90%+ collection target goals, developing and writing standardize processes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Audit Supervisor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
- Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
- Interacted with internal staff and clients to improve operational knowledge of relevant tax issues and business implications.
Storepoint Implementation Team
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among team members, leading to improved performance and skill development across the board.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that accelerated professional growth.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within tight deadlines.
Accounts Receivables Supervisor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
- Managed 20+ accounts worth $300M while supervising team of 20 clerks.
- Optimized collections efforts by prioritizing high-value accounts and strategizing targeted approaches.
- Reduced invoice disputes by establishing clear invoicing guidelines and protocols for the team.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients by addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Conducted monthly account reviews to identify potential issues and maintain healthy aging reports.
Internal Auditor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
- Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.
- Produced audit reports.
Sales Accounting
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
- Streamlined invoicing processes to reduce errors and improve efficiency, leading to faster payments from clients.
- Prepared accurate financial statements reflecting the company''s financial health while adhering to strict deadlines.
Accounts Payable Specialist
TEAM HEALTH
Payroll Specialist
PSI
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted employees with inquiries regarding their paychecks, deductions, and other related issues, providing clear and concise communication.
- Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
- Uploaded time records into computer system and made adjustments to create accurate database for payroll processing functions.
- Created new hire and termination documents for payroll.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of all payroll information and records.
Contracts Billing Analyst
Spectratech
07.2022 - 05.2023
Subcontract Claims Analyst
Leidos Corporation
01.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Accounting Specialist, Team Lead
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
01.2006 - 01.2017
Accounting Specialist
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
01.2006 - 01.2010
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Human Resource Management
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Athens, TNAssociate of Applied Science (AAS) - Business Management and Accounting
Cleveland State Community College
Cleveland, TNSkills
- Accounting Tactics
- Invoice processing
- Auditing
- General ledger
- Lien law
- Accounts Receivables
- Advanced Accounting Software - Lawson Financials, AS400, SAP
- Microsoft Office software - Excel, Word, Power Point
- Accounts Payables
Certification
- Special Training Institute of Internal Auditors
- Basic Auditing Skills Course
- Greenbelt Training
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
PSI
07.2023 - 08.2024
Contracts Billing Analyst
Spectratech
07.2022 - 05.2023
Subcontract Claims Analyst
Leidos Corporation
01.2018 - 04.2022
Senior Accounting Specialist, Team Lead
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
01.2006 - 01.2017
Accounting Specialist
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
01.2006 - 01.2010
Inventory Audit Supervisor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Storepoint Implementation Team
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Accounts Receivables Supervisor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Internal Auditor
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Sales Accounting
PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC
Accounts Payable Specialist
TEAM HEALTH
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Human Resource Management
Tennessee Wesleyan College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) - Business Management and Accounting
Cleveland State Community College
- Special Training Institute of Internal Auditors
- Basic Auditing Skills Course
- Greenbelt Training
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