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Sarah Beth Burch

Dayton,OH

Summary

Results-driven Accounts Payable professional with extensive experience at Cintas, recognized as the Accounts Payable Team of the Year in 2024. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Excel, I excel in creative problem-solving and communication, ensuring timely payments and accurate recordkeeping while fostering strong vendor relationships.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

AP Representative

Cintas
Dayton, OH
07.2023 - 08.2025
  • Processed vendor invoices for timely payment and accurate record-keeping.
  • Reviewed purchase orders to ensure compliance with company policy.
  • Managed vendor relationships to resolve billing discrepancies and inquiries.
  • Entered data into accounting software, SAP, for accurate transaction tracking.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and communication practices.
  • Assisted with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable processes.
  • Researched discrepancies in accounts payable documents, and communicated with vendors and customers to resolve issues.
  • Reviewed accounts payable records, verified the accuracy of invoices, and prepared payments accordingly.
  • Processed a high volume of vendor invoices and credit memos accurately, in a timely manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date vendor files, including contact information, payment terms, and account balances.
  • Set up new vendors when needed.
  • Charging expenses to the appropriate GL codes and cost centers.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, and Teams.
  • Payments processed using the SAP computer system.
  • Accounts Payable Team of the Year, 2024.

Central Vendor Maintenance Team

Speedway
Enon, OH
05.1989 - 07.2022
  • Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
  • Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.
  • Answer all vendor inquiries via phone or email
  • Customer Service
  • Corresponds with refineries, pipeline through a general accounts payable box
  • Performs filing and coping
  • Provided supporting documentation for Audits
  • Understands compliance issues and accounts payable processes for W9, Sales Tax
  • Called Vendor for copy of W9, verify name and tax ID by using IRS website. If vendor name and Tax ID matched, Vendor was created with correct tax code. Get vendor number, then attach W9 to vendor thru SAP using ECP-EEC.
  • Create Wires, add banking provided by a form sent from requester
  • Add ACH provided by mail or form, Googled vendor for phone number, verified last four digits of account, add bank information to vendor and change payment method.
  • Created vendors for Title and Contract, Legal Settlements, Garnishments, Donations, Business Expense Reports, Credit Cards, Field Checks, Customer Claims, One Time Vendors, Freight Bills and Utilities.
  • Put vendors on delete when no longer used, check for open payables before deleting.
  • Used Bridger Lexis Nexus Report to research for duplicate match for fraud, if a match, sent to Law to research. Vendor put on delete until verified a legit person or vendor.
  • Add proper payment methods and company codes
  • Research correct Purchase Orders for Marathon
  • Call Center- Vendor Customer Service

Sales Accounting Support - Merchandise

Speedway
Enon, OH
  • Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
  • Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
  • Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
  • Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
  • Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
  • Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
  • Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
  • Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts payable.
  • Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
  • Responsible for reconciling invoices of all resellable products in Aries before they are passed to SAP for payment.
  • Responsible for resellable invoice payments within the terms via statement, EDI and PBI billing
  • Review a daily vendor unmatched report
  • Research unmatched invoices from the vendors listed on the EDI report
  • Research all unmatched invoice receipts from the stores
  • Daily monitor the aging database to ensure any outstanding items are being addressed.
  • Data Entry of PBI invoices
  • Customer Service

Sales Accounting

Speedway/Super America
Enon, OH
  • Compare back office with the system report to find variances
  • Check for proper Manager, District Manager or Region Manager approval signatures
  • Reconcile coupons and invoices for payment
  • Research retail margin errors. add to spreadsheet
  • Communicate with assigned stores and other departments to ensure issues are properly handled
  • Match deposit tickets, if wrong amount, verify and change report to correct deposit amount
  • Open daily store reports
  • Add Money Order to invoice, match and post for payment
  • Match gas tickets to report
  • Spreadsheet of aging invoices
  • Close out
  • Data Entry- keyed invoices for close out, also to make sure posted in Aries or Blue Cube

Education

High School Diploma -

Paul G. Blazer High School
Ashland, KY
05.1984

Some College (No Degree) -

Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY

Skills

  • Creative problem solving
  • Research
  • Accounts Payable
  • Organization skills
  • Communication
  • Closings
  • Customer service
  • Analytical skills
  • Teamwork
  • SAP
  • Workday
  • Microsoft Excel, Word
  • spreadsheets
  • Attention to detail
  • Bill payment and recordkeeping
  • Handling confidential materials
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Accounting
  • Reconcile
  • Data Entry
  • Leadership

Timeline

AP Representative

Cintas
07.2023 - 08.2025

Central Vendor Maintenance Team

Speedway
05.1989 - 07.2022

Sales Accounting Support - Merchandise

Speedway

Sales Accounting

Speedway/Super America

High School Diploma -

Paul G. Blazer High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Eastern Kentucky University

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