Well-qualified accounting professional specializing in AP leadership. Knowledgeable about generally accepted accounting principles and e-commerce practices. Well-versed in managing purchase orders, vendor files, and internal records.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
New York
01.2022 - 08.2023
Managed 250+ vendors with over $500+ million paid in FY 2022.
Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
Generated and submitted import and domestic invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
Collaborated with the team and successfully achieved an 85% reduction in unmatched receipts of $80 MM.
Analyzed and resolved chargebacks, shortages, and pricing discrepancies with the appropriate internal and external business partners.
Verified vendors for ACH/EFT payments/Wire payments. With all my goals 47% of suppliers set up for electronic payments (ACH), significantly reducing manual work and the risk of missing checks.
Contributed to daily shortage research and vendor issues meetings with the supply chain, the distribution center, logistics, merch ops, and vendor relations to help pay back shortages and shorten payment delays.
Handled incoming questions on payments, invoices, and errors from vendors and internal business partners.
Customer Relations Associate
Five Below, Inc
11.2021 - 01.2022
Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Provided excellent customer care by responding to requests, assisting with product selection and handling ordering functions.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Data Entry Specialist
Phosphorus Inc
02.2021 - 04.2021
Productively completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Compiled data and reviewed information for accuracy prior to input.
Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and database information to maintain accurate records.
Office Administrator
Aqualife Inc
05.2016 - 06.2020
Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
Increased the customer satisfaction rate by 20% by improving customer service.
Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Emerson LLC
03.2011 - 04.2014
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving 85 A/P inquires per day.
Maintained 97% accuracy while processing $4.2 MM worth of payments daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Peter The Great St.PetersburgPolytechnicUniversity
Saint Petersburg
06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
City University of New York-College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY
09.2025
Skills
Financial Document Review
Legal Requirements
Month-End Closings
Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
Invoice processing
Vendor Management
Customer Satisfaction
Financial Statements
Account Reconciliation
Payment Tracking
Pivot Tables, Vlookup/Xlookup
Oracle REIM/RMS/EBS
Precision and Accuracy
Attention to Detail
Microsoft and Google Suite
Languages
English
Full Professional
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
New York
01.2022 - 08.2023
Customer Relations Associate
Five Below, Inc
11.2021 - 01.2022
Data Entry Specialist
Phosphorus Inc
02.2021 - 04.2021
Office Administrator
Aqualife Inc
05.2016 - 06.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist
Emerson LLC
03.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Accounting And Finance
Peter The Great St.PetersburgPolytechnicUniversity
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
City University of New York-College of Staten Island