Seasoned Accounts Payable Manager with a proven track record at The Hartford Insurance Group, adept in account reconciliation and fostering customer relationships. Excelled in reducing payment discrepancies and leading a team towards efficiency and accuracy. Skilled in both organizational and problem-solving abilities, ensuring seamless audit processes and promoting professional development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
The Hartford Insurance Group
Danbury, CT
07.2006 - Current
Managed accounts payable department and ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, claim payments, return premiums and Reinsurance payments
Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
Managed a team of 4 AP staff, providing guidance and support.
Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities for team members.
Supported audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits.
Managed US and International accounts payable operations.
Oversee 1099 process including submitting IRS files.
Approve wire payments on banking platforms such as JPM, Barclays, Societe Generale and Bacis.
Ensured that proper vendor identification information has been obtained from all vendors to allow for proper preparations of annual 1099
Reviewed journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Approved journals mapped in Kyriba cash management system.
Extract vendor files from ERP system and submit to IRS site for TIN match process.
Train and develop accounts payable staff, including setting performance goals and conducting performance evaluations.
Approving SIM form in Coupa System
Accounts Payable Technician
Navigators Group Inc.
Stamford, CT
07.2006 - 01.2008
Entered invoices in PeopleSoft for payment
Processed claim payments that were interfaced from Genius to PeopleSoft
Created new vendors
Entered payments into JPM banking platform
Added banking details for International and Domestic vendors.