Marilyn Holcombe
Simpsonville,SC
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Analyst specializing in payables management and compliance. Demonstrated success in orchestrating audits and resolving discrepancies, guaranteeing accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Analyst skilled in guiding teams and implementing best practices. Known for strong analytical thinking and effective communication, contributing to compliance and risk management in high-volume environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Lendlease US Construction
Charlotte, NC
06.2021 - 12.2025
- Guide the offshore AP team in implementing best practices related to accounts payable procedures and systems.
- Evaluated immediate payment overrides without funding to guarantee compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Executed ACH payment data import daily, utilizing Textura Link.
- Consult Treasury and AR team on optimal placement of questionable AP refunds and correct coding procedures.
- Submit monthly documentation of payments to Legal group from Bank of America's CashPro for SDI claims by presenting copies of cleared bank checks, ACH proof of payments, and bank statements.
- Partner with Textura Payment Management Administration team to facilitate complex PO and job close outs through discrepancy identification via reconciliations.
- Reviewed vendor statements to uncover inconsistencies between purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices.
- Facilitated audits conducted by external auditors regarding accounts payable processes and procedures.
- Identified potential areas of risk within the Accounts Payable process.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization on projects requiring Accounts Payable input to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Compiled a weekly aged payables report for review.
- Resolved accounts payable inquiries for internal team members, management, and vendors.
- Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently managing requests from internal customers.
- Audited and assessed vendor invoices ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policy.
- Supported month-end and year-end closings to ensure precision in accounting processes.
Invoice Processor
LendLease US Construction
Charlotte, NC, NC
12.2005 - 06.2021
- Executed high-volume data entry across multiple accounting software systems to facilitate payment processing.
- Audited and confirmed invoices for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and PO standards.
- Audited expense and mileage reports on a weekly basis.
- Evaluated Certificate of Insurance documents and Unconditional Lien Waivers to ensure compliance with work in place dates and notary stamps.
- Executed ACH payment data import daily, utilizing Textura Link.
- Processed Oracle E1 invoices and uploaded via IMAP.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in billing.
- Collaborated with project accountants to facilitate prompt invoice approvals for Non-PO, simple, and complex PO.
- Generated reports as requested for management review purposes.
- Assisted in training new staff on invoice processing procedures.
- Monitored payment schedules and tracked outstanding invoices regularly.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Prepared checks and ACH payment files for approved invoices.
- Investigated any discrepancies or errors in the invoice information provided by vendors that resulted in an AP refund request.
- Enforced compliance with organizational policies and federal requirements regarding confidentiality.
- Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice and expense reports.
- Expedited immediate payment requests by verifying the accuracy and currency of vendor information.
- Reconciled codes against utility services rendered.
- Coordinated efforts with 1099 processor to secure current W-9 forms and details on tax liens.
- Supported month-end and year-end closings to ensure precision in accounting processes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management 1990-1992
University of South Carolina
ColumbiaSkills
- Payables management
- Data entry
- Payment transaction management
- Electronic payments
- Invoice verification
- Compliance management
- Analytical thinking
- Detail oriented
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Customer support
- Tax compliance
- Leadership skills
- Month-end closing
Certification
South Carolina Property Managers License 1994-1996
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Lendlease US Construction
06.2021 - 12.2025
Invoice Processor
LendLease US Construction
12.2005 - 06.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management 1990-1992
University of South Carolina