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Lynne Clegg

Fort Lauderdale

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist offering 30 years of expertise in the field. Adept in managing over $400m plus in invoice payments annually. Successfully implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing discrepancies. Demonstrates strong QuickBooks proficiency and exceptional accounts payable management, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)

Dealer Services Network
10.2024 - 02.2025
  • Sole Charge of Accounts Payable Department
  • Provided accounts payable expertise to managers and staff members.
  • Implemented an electronic document management system for better organization and retrieval of invoices and related documents.
  • Checked W-9 forms for completeness and accuracy.
  • Entering high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and prompt approval from relevant departments.
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly check & ACH payments
  • Adhoc tasks requested by CFO.

Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Pacific Energy Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Accountable for payment of invoices around $400m per annum
  • Entering of 500 plus invoices per week along with purchase order matching
  • Ensuring that all invoices are approved by department managers and are within department budgets
  • Daily/Weekly/Monthly payment runs & bank uploads including foreign payments.
  • End of month statement reconciliations and following up on all outstanding invoices/queries

Accounts Payable Officer (Contract)

Nelson Marlborough Health Services (NZ)
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Data Entry - 500 plus invoices per week
  • Reconciliations of invoices from all hospital departments.
  • Preparation of all new vendor applications ensuring all correct tax information is correct
  • Varied tasks as requested by the Finance Manager

Temp Accounts Payable Officer

Intepeople Recruitment (NZ)
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Accounts Payable Temping Roles at multiple companies
  • This was around the Covid 19 era so was in great demand for my services.

EA/Accounts Administrator to MD

AccountsDept Ltd NZ
10.2014 - 04.2020
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and local regulations.
  • Assisted in budget preparation, providing accurate account balances and expense projections.
  • Developed effective relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, bankers, auditors, improving communication flow within the organization.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve accounting discrepancies and maintain a cohesive financial environment.

Skills

  • Invoice processing
  • Payment processing
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Foreign currency transactions
  • Accounts payable processes
  • Accounts payable management
  • Check run preparation
  • AP operational expertise
  • Quickbooks

Accomplishments

My main accomplishments in the previous 3 companies I have worked for:

Total clean up of all outstanding vendor invoices within the companies ledger going back at least 6 months and bringing all vendor invoices into current within a 2 month timeframe.

Timeline

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Contract)

Dealer Services Network
10.2024 - 02.2025

Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Pacific Energy Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 05.2024

Accounts Payable Officer (Contract)

Nelson Marlborough Health Services (NZ)
04.2022 - 08.2022

Temp Accounts Payable Officer

Intepeople Recruitment (NZ)
09.2021 - 03.2022

EA/Accounts Administrator to MD

AccountsDept Ltd NZ
10.2014 - 04.2020
Lynne Clegg