Melissa Dawn Hudson
Senior Accounts Payable Specialists
Lascassas,TN
Summary
Talented Senior Accounts Payable Specialists with exceptional track record in accounts payable operations and top-notch leadership abilities. Coordinates department workflow and manages accounting functions in fast-paced environments by leveraging excellent organizational and communication skills. Detail-oriented and reliable with more than 25 years of progressive industry experience, ambitious and self-motivating professional wanting to utilize my knowledge and skills within a position in order to be successful in every aspect and a contributor to the company's success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
Pathgroup LLC
BRENTWOOD, TN
11.2017 - Current
- Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs (Dynamics 365, Right Signature)
- Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors consisting over 60 suppliers
- Reconciling of monthly supplier statements and maintain accurate accounts while establishing/maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers
- Analyzing workflow processes
- Ensuring invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
- Processing due invoices/check requests for payments
- Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges by 3 way match
- Maintain spreadsheet for 3 way match discrepancies
- Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts.
- Assist within the dept to others by coaching and resolving issues they may have.
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
The Carlstar Group
BRENTWOOD
11.2010 - 04.2014
- Maintain all company issued credit cards
- Training schedule once a month for credit card software (Concur)
- Audited and recorded expense reports submitted by employees
- Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
- Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
Accounts Payable Specialists
Kennametal Tungsten
02.2013 - 03.2014
- Administer and maintain credit card program for 220 employees for multiple locations which includes ordering new cards, reporting fraud and conducting monthly training sessions
- Weekly process of Extract files to payroll for employee reimbursements for Travel expenses paid out of pocket
- Review and audit expense reports for policy compliance
- Send weekly emails to employees with charges over 30 days to reconcile
- Process all aspects of Accounts Payable for SC and Fontana CA plant locations and prepare for month end closing as far as all invoices are in the system and all rents,etc have been paid
- Maintain Unvouchered
- Receipts report daily/weekly to maintain no more than 30 days
- Process all aspects of Accounts Payable for 6 plant locations
- Act as Team Lead for dept
- Assist Controller in daily bank reconciliations
- Three way match from requisition, po to invoices before payment
- Weekly check processing runs by deadline (Over $500K a week)
- Assist in Month End closing of balancing cash, unvouchered receipts and aging reports
- Prepare weekly cash flow analysis to controller
Card Administrator/Audit
Viacom Media Networks
06.2011 - 02.2013
- T&E Audit and Info mailbox
- Transitioned into Card Admin Role
- Processed Manager’s checks for production sites
- Process and maintained accurate records of reimbursement checks
- Employee Termination, Process/Authorize Proxy Access, and maintained ACDL for Corporate Credit Card Account/Account
- Holders
ATI Tungsten Materials
08.2007 - 06.2011
- All aspects of Accounts Payable for two locations (KY and IN)
- Three way match from requisition, po and invoice before payment
- Weekly check processing by deadline (Over $500K a week)
- Assist with Month End closing and balance reports.
Office Assistant
Kar Courier, LLC
03.2005 - 06.2007
- All aspects of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Payroll of approx 150 employees weekly and bi weekly
- Bank Deposits
Education
LaVergne High School
Skills
Related Skills Full Function AP Dept
Strong organizational skillsDetail-OrientedWord, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SAP based (E1)Well regarded for interpersonal, written and oral communicationEffectively handles multiple tasks simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to acquire and apply knowledge rapidlyIndependent worker with minimal supervision and a team playerWillingness to adapt to changes easilyAccount Reconciliation
Payment tracking
Invoice Processing
General ledger accounting
Month-end closings
Dependable and Responsible
Problem-Solving
Vendor relationship management
Accomplishments
- Achieved saving the company $20K+ through effectively helping with establishing a standard operation process of reconciling monthly statements.
- Achieved the process for management approvals by introducing Right Signature for check voids, invoice approval over $50K tasks.
- Maintained spreadsheet of the Lab supplies by all suppliers for the build to the New Po System by using Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
Pathgroup LLC
11.2017 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialists
Kennametal Tungsten
02.2013 - 03.2014
Card Administrator/Audit
Viacom Media Networks
06.2011 - 02.2013
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
The Carlstar Group
11.2010 - 04.2014
ATI Tungsten Materials
08.2007 - 06.2011
Office Assistant
Kar Courier, LLC
03.2005 - 06.2007
LaVergne High School