Mark Stiewing
Stratford,CT
Summary
Diligent Accounts Payable Clerk with solid background in managing accounts payable processes efficiently. Adept at ensuring accurate invoice processing and timely payments to vendors, contributing to smooth financial operations. Demonstrated expertise in using accounting software and maintaining detailed financial records.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Ryder Health Management
Stratford, CT
12.2025 - Current
- Process vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Reconcil accounts payable discrepancies to ensure timely resolution.
- Manage data entry in accounting software to maintain accurate financial records.
- Collaborate with vendors to resolve payment inquiries and disputes effectively.
- Assist in month-end closing activities by preparing necessary reports and documentation.
- Review vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Analyze payment trends to recommend improvements for cash flow management.
- Assist in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintain good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
- Improve vendor relationships through diligent communication and prompt issue resolution.
- Maintain high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Valley Tool and Manufacturing LLC
Milford, CT
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Utilized Global Shop software to process accounts payable, maintain general ledger entries, and execute banking applications, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Generated and distributed accounts payable reports to management, improving visibility into financial operations and vendor payments.
- Setup new vendor accounts.
- Maintained open vendor and paid files.
- Processed and issued vendor checks promptly, supporting smooth operations and maintaining positive vendor relationships.
- Researched and reconciled problematic supplier accounts.
- Facilitated communication between departments and suppliers, supporting accurate order fulfillment and timely payments.
- Created and compiled spreadsheets for business statistics, basic accounting functions, database files and graphic operations using Excel. Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets for business statistics, accounting functions, database management, and reporting.
- Assisted with various accounting tasks as requested.
Tax Associate
Somerset Capital Group, Ltd.
Milford, CT
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Filed monthly, quarterly, and annual multi-state sales and use tax returns in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintained business licenses in all taxing jurisdictions.
- Updated sales tax exemption files.
- Verified accuracy of tax rates in all states and jurisdictions.
- Assisted the Tax Manager with preparing schedules to support annual corporate federal income tax returns.
- Provided support for sales tax audits, liaison with revenue agents, and initiated settlements with review from the Tax Manager.
- Addressed sales tax return notices as needed and documented to full resolution.
- Participated in special projects as needed.
- Proficient in Vertex.
Accounts Payable
Sonepar USA
Maitland, FL
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Operated Eclipse software to process high volume of accounts payable transactions with accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed entering, coding and posting invoices to the general ledger, setting up new vendors, including terms.
- Scrutinized vendor statements to ensure balance is current and reconciled problematic accounts as needed.
- Developed and maintained supplier relationships.
- Communicated with vendors.
- Assisted with various accounting projects as needed.
Accounting Clerk
Somerset Capital Group, Ltd.
Milford, CT
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Utilized Dynamics GP and QuickBooks to manage accounts payable processes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed entry, coding, and posting of invoices to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Printed and filed accounts payable reports, maintaining organized and accessible financial documentation.
- Communicated cash requirements to the Office Treasurer, ensuring sufficient funds were available for accurate vendor payments.
- Established and nurtured supplier relationships, facilitating effective communication and issue resolution.
- Worked with staff accountants to meet monthly close deadlines as well as analyzed and maintained reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
- Created journal entries.
- Aided with various accounting projects as needed.
Education
Accounting Certificate -
Stone Academy
Hamden, CT01-1998
Skills
- Data entry
- Vendor invoice processing
- Bill payment
- Accounts payable software
- Account reconciliation
- Quickbooks
- General ledger entries
- Vendor relationships
- ERP systems proficiency
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Problem resolution
- Vendor relations
- Month-end closing
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Ryder Health Management
12.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Valley Tool and Manufacturing LLC
01.2020 - 01.2025
Tax Associate
Somerset Capital Group, Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2018
Accounts Payable
Sonepar USA
01.2011 - 01.2012
Accounting Clerk
Somerset Capital Group, Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2010
Accounting Certificate -
Stone Academy