Matt Chesney
Antioch,IL
Summary
Proactive Procure-to-Pay professional with a strong background in financial analysis, reconciliation, and global disbursement. Compiles payment data, drives invoice resolution, and presents financial data for process improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Disbursements
Abbvie Inc.
01.2021 - Current
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Researched and resolved a monthly average of 200 invoices and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Provide valuable insights by leading monthly variance analysis reviews between actual results and budget/forecast expectations.
- Enabled informed decision-making by presenting key findings from complex data sets in clear, concise formats for senior leadership team members.
- Reduce financial discrepancies by consistently monitoring and resolving account variances.
- Develop custom reports for management review, highlighting significant findings from the reconciliation process.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex account imbalances, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Actively participated in team meetings, sharing insights on best practices to enhance overall department performance.
- Ensured timely completion of reconciliations by adhering to strict deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Analyst, Corporate Disbursements
Abbvie Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted with annual audits by generating reports and collecting and consolidating invoice information.
- Handled sensitive and confidential documents and information to maintain corporate reputation.
- Worked closely with IT to troubleshoot software issues and implement system improvements, enhancing overall efficiency in the Accounts Payable processes.
- Arranged Payment Matrix and BPO resources for project completion.
- Prepared and presented quarterly and year-end financial reports to senior leadership.
- Coordinated technical enhancements and multiple dashboards into QlikView system.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing clear communication of complex findings through visualizations and reports.
- Increased efficiency by streamlining data analysis processes and implementing automation tools.
- Enhanced report accuracy by 20%, conducting thorough data audits on regular basis.
Reconciliation Specialist, R&D Clinical
Abbvie Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed custom reports for management review, highlighting significant findings from the reconciliation process.
- Managed approximately 5,000 transactions efficiently while maintaining attention to detail necessary for accurate reconciliations.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring discrepancies, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Exceeded performance metrics consistently, demonstrating dedication to excellence in Reconciliation Specialist role.
- Increased efficiency by developing and maintaining comprehensive reconciliation databases and reports.
- Improved communication between departments through regular collaboration on reconciliation matters.
- Analyzed data trends to proactively identify potential issues before they escalated into larger problems affecting financial statements.
Contractor (Abbvie), Financial Support Level II
Cortech
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Leveraged advanced financial software tools to automate routine tasks, allowing for more time spent on value-added activities such as analysis and strategy formulation.
- Facilitated positive relationships with clients by providing prompt, accurate responses to inquiries regarding billing issues or account status.
- Mentored junior staff members in best practices for financial support work, fostering professional growth within the team while enhancing overall productivity levels.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data entry and reconciliation processes.
- Ensured the integrity of financial data by maintaining accurate records and implementing strong access controls for sensitive information storage systems.
- Supported budget planning efforts with detailed financial analysis and forecasting models.
Service Representative
Lincare
01.2008 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Healthcare Supply Company
- Provided customer service
- Supervised and trained new employees
- Provided technical support to patients
- Processed work orders
- Processed invoices and check requests
- Coordinated with suppliers on business orders
- Reviewed patient accounts for accuracy and adjustments
- Supported equipment setups and testing
- Strong working knowledge of HCP business and transactions
- Strong working knowledge of Sunshine Act requirements
- Assisted with implementation of new projects
- Performed Consolidated Customer Exception reporting
- Reconciled patient accounts, identifying potential adjustments
- Prepared and audited weekly and monthly reports
- Developed and maintained positive professional relationships with internal and external customers
- Operated in dynamic, high-volume environments to provide skilled assistance to more than 20 customers each day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado State University
Aurora, CO01.2016
Skills
- Global Procurement
- Strong analytical skills
- Documentation and Reporting
- Account Reconciliation
Systems
- SAP
- QlikView
- Microsoft Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
- Internal R&D systems (Apptus, Compass, Midas)
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Disbursements
Abbvie Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Analyst, Corporate Disbursements
Abbvie Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Reconciliation Specialist, R&D Clinical
Abbvie Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Contractor (Abbvie), Financial Support Level II
Cortech
01.2016 - 01.2017
Service Representative
Lincare
01.2008 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Colorado State University
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