Michele Wunder
Pennsburg,PA
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting Professional with over 15 years of experience specializing in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections. Expertise in optimizing process efficiency, fostering strong vendor and client relationships, and delivering precise financial reporting. Highly proficient in SAP, SM3, DocuWare, and Microsoft Office. Known for leadership in mentoring and training teams, collaborating cross-functionally, and contributing to organizational success through a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable & Receivable Analyst
Penn Stainless Products
08.2024 - Current
- Managed collections and receivables for over 1,000 accounts, reducing outstanding balances through dispute resolution, credit analysis, and recovery strategies.
- Processed and coded high-volume vendor invoices in SM3, ensuring accuracy, capturing early payment discounts, and maintaining on-time payments through cross-department collaboration.
- Audited vendor statements and reconciled accounts, eliminating discrepancies and improving month-end close accuracy and compliance.
- Resolved complex issues involving purchase orders, pricing, and invoice mismatches by partnering with purchasing, receiving, vendors, and customers.
- Collaborated with leadership and credit teams to refine credit policies, perform risk assessments, and support financial reporting, audits, and internal projects.
- Trained and supported junior staff, contributing to process improvements, onboarding success, and consistent team performance.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Penn Stainless Products
03.2019 - 08.2024
- Processed invoices, POs, and vendor payments of over 1,000 accounts with a high degree of accuracy, while also managing AMEX reconciliation, IFTA tax filings, and petty cash to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Led process improvements in billing and filing systems, trained new AP clerks, and proactively enhanced vendor communication to resolve payment issues quickly and effectively.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Penn Stainless Products
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Supported collections for aged accounts and applied over 1,000 weekly payments with speed and accuracy, while also handling high volumes of inbound customer calls.
- Reconciled credit card accounts and maintained organized digital records in DocuWare, contributing to smooth audits and efficient account management.
Invoice/PO Monitor
Viacom Inc.
03.2015 - 07.2017
- Reviewed high volume of invoices in SAP for accuracy and policy compliance, resolving discrepancies by collaborating with procurement, receiving, and vendors.
- Provided strategic and administrative support on cross-functional initiatives, contributing to project success under the Director’s leadership.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tractor Supply Company
01.2014 - 03.2015
- Company Overview: Permanent Role
- Monitored invoice queues in SAP, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate posting while specializing in aged invoices and error resolution in high-volume settings.
- Maintained accurate electronic records by scanning and indexing invoices into the document management system, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance.
- Provided support to internal and external stakeholders, training new employees and contributing to operational efficiency through knowledge sharing.
- Permanent Role
Accounts Payable Specialist
Vaco
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Contract Role
- Monitored invoice queues in SAP, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accurate posting while specializing in aged invoices and error resolution in high-volume settings.
- Maintained accurate electronic records by scanning and indexing invoices into the document management system, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance.
- Provided support to internal and external stakeholders, training new employees and contributing to operational efficiency through knowledge sharing.
- Contract Role
Accounts Payable Specialist
Penn Stainless Products
07.2012 - 02.2013
- Processed high volume of invoices, POs, and vendor payments with high accuracy, while leading billing and filing improvements and strengthening vendor communication to resolve payment issues proactively.
Invoicing Specialist
Penn Stainless Products
03.2008 - 07.2012
- Generated and mailed high volume of customer invoices, digitized records in DocuWare, and supported financial reporting with accurate documentation and timely reports.
Receptionist
Penn Stainless Products
04.2007 - 03.2008
- Delivered frontline customer service and administrative support, handling a high volume of calls, managing mail distribution, and performing accurate data entry of purchase orders using Stelplan.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
DeSales University
Center Valley, PA01.2025
Associate degree - Marketing/Management
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA05.2020
Skills
- Collections Management
- Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Credit Risk Evaluation
- Process Optimization
- Data Analysis
- General Ledger Management
- Journal Entries
- Training
- Cost Reduction
Timeline
Accounts Payable & Receivable Analyst
Penn Stainless Products
08.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Penn Stainless Products
03.2019 - 08.2024
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Penn Stainless Products
08.2017 - 03.2019
Invoice/PO Monitor
Viacom Inc.
03.2015 - 07.2017
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tractor Supply Company
01.2014 - 03.2015
Accounts Payable Specialist
Vaco
09.2013 - 01.2014
Accounts Payable Specialist
Penn Stainless Products
07.2012 - 02.2013
Invoicing Specialist
Penn Stainless Products
03.2008 - 07.2012
Receptionist
Penn Stainless Products
04.2007 - 03.2008
Associate degree - Marketing/Management
Bucks County Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration -
DeSales University
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