Melissa Perry
Westport,MA
Summary
Experienced Accounts Payable Manager with over 8 years of experience managing daily accounts payable operations. Expertise in overseeing invoicing, vendor relations, payment processing and employee relations. Successful in reconfiguring workflow and staff responsibilities to improve efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Ashworth Brothers, Inc
Fall River, MA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over hundreds invoices per month.
- Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
- Reviewed monthly expense reports for accuracy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Collaborated closely with procurement on purchase orders to streamline approval processes while ensuring adherence to established budget guidelines.
- Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
Accounts Payable Manager
TMC Group - Servpro of Providence
Taunton, MA
02.2021 - 08.2023
- I manage Servpro payables for the management team (TMC).
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Yushin America, Inc
Cranston, RI
12.2017 - 01.2021
- Performed regular check requests and check runs
- Functioned as vendor point of contact for company on a regular basis
- Oversaw administration of proper procedures and controls
- Received and acted upon audit requests promptly and accurately
- Managed matching coding and other payables on a regular basis
- Oversaw administration of ACH payments EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) and checks.
Office Manager
Interstate Glass, LLC
Johnston, RI
01.2014 - 11.2017
- Created and implemented new administrative system that streamlined systems and improved office flow
- Managed and coached staff to attain excellence in work productivity and quality
- Coordinated on-boarding programs for new hires
- Supervised networking events, management level development, and operational meetings
- Reported office performance and proficiency to directors and senior management for strategic decisions
- Ensured billing and correspondence were executed efficiently and within deadline
- Accounts payable and receivable.
Administrative Assistant
RI Pest Control
Johnston, RI
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed front desk including answering multiline phones, directing visitors, creating correspondence using MS Word
- Monitored and maintained organization's website to reflect current promotions and updates
- Collaborated with organizational staff, executives, clients, vendors and visitors on daily basis
- Coordinated agendas for meetings with visitors and staff
- Managed office space, daily schedules, phones, parking, credit cards and office keys
- Maintained office database, retrieved and organized information for individual employees and clients
- Purchased office equipment and supplies, contacting vendors and subcontractors
- Established and implemented administrative policies and procedures for office.
Office Manager
New England Investigations
Hingham, MA
01.2000 - 01.2013
- Delivered on-site support to all departments, coordinated daily business efforts through effective collaboration and communication with team members
- Tracked, filed and viewed important documents, receipts, applications, database information, and invoices on daily basis, organized and managed sensitive files efficiently
- Maintained client and vendor records, entered results into respective databases while auditing for accuracy and completion
- Prepared various materials as well as transcribed critical district-level reports into respective software applications
- Collaborated in execution of various HR and accounting aspects, including accounts payable and receivable ledger, account management, budget control, payroll, billing, deposits, reconciliations, and related functions
- Supported various sales and operational functions, including transaction processing, proposal and report development, inquiry and issue handling, scheduling, expense reports, and client retention strategies
- Organized and executed appointment scheduling, correspondence distribution, and other critical functions from concept of execution, while collaborating on operational and logistical aspects with team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Toll Gate High School Vocational
Warwick, RIHigh School Diploma -
Toll Gate High School
Warwick, RI01.1990
Skills
- Outlook
- Administrative Assistant
- Account Reconciliation
- Accounts Payable
- ACH
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- Office Management
- Quickbooks (2 years)
- Accounts Payable Software
- Onboarding and training
- Expense processing
- Relationship Building
- Workflow Coordination
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Payment Scheduling
- Invoice Processing
- Purchase Order Management
Additional Information
- SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Payroll, billing, account reconciliation
- Extensive office and staff supervision
- Human Resource Management experience
- Efficient, detailed oriented
- Productive multitasking in deadline driven environment
- Database management
- Transcription reports
- Received and responded to client quires in a timely manner
- Sales and account administration
- Passionate about achieving positive outcomes
- MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Oracle
- Report generation
- Strong customer service skills
- Vendor negotiations
- Strong collaboration talents with all levels of management
- Engaging communication skills
Workauthorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Title: Accounts Payable Coordinator - Yushin America, Inc
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Ashworth Brothers, Inc
08.2023 - 04.2024
Accounts Payable Manager
TMC Group - Servpro of Providence
02.2021 - 08.2023
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Yushin America, Inc
12.2017 - 01.2021
Office Manager
Interstate Glass, LLC
01.2014 - 11.2017
Administrative Assistant
RI Pest Control
01.2013 - 01.2014
Office Manager
New England Investigations
01.2000 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Toll Gate High School Vocational
High School Diploma -
Toll Gate High School