Shakeria Cunningham
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Precise, detail-oriented, process driven, and results focused certified Accredited Payables Manager with sound judgement and decision-making skills. Experienced in all accounts payable processes and vendor management. A focused leader capable of streamlining processes while delegating tasks and overseeing all aspects of the Accounts Payable department.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Consultant
Athletico Management
05.2024 - Current
- Supported revenue cycle accounting while driving accuracy and completeness in fast close environment.
- Supported month-end closing procedures by preparing accounts payable accruals and reconciling related general ledger accounts.
- Supported audit, compliance and regulatory reporting function by preparing analytics.
- Facilitated training sessions for new staff members, ensuring thorough understanding of accounts payable processes and adherence to company policies.
- Contributed to the development of departmental goals and objectives by providing insights on ways to improve efficiency within the accounts payable function.
- Improved internal controls by documenting accounts payable procedures and keeping them up-to-date with industry best practices.
- Increased efficiency of payment processing tasks through effective cross-training of team members in various aspects of the accounts payable function.
- Managed relationships with vendors by addressing inquiries, resolving disputes, and maintaining positive working relationships.
- Lowered processing time for invoice approvals by implementing automated workflow systems for the review and approval process.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoicing and payment systems.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Heartland Alliance
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised a team of two Accounts Payable Specialists, provide training and mentoring to improve and/or enhance production capacity and performance efficiency
- Coordinated daily schedules and monitor workflow to resolve conflicts and ensure timely processing or payments and email inquiries
- Managed and process a high volume of accounts payable invoices to ensure that invoices are processed accurately and timely
- Ensured timely and accurate processing of weekly disbursements, including check, ACH, and wire transactions in accordance with negotiated vendor payment terms and established payment schedules
- Implemented Payee Choice to assist vendors with completing ACH Enrollment to complete Electronic Fund Transfer payments
- Reviewed the daily workflow of Concur Invoice and Expenses to ensure accurate and timely processing
- Collaborated with internal and external business partners to improve AP processing and performance
- Created, reviewed, and distributed weekly open invoice reports to Controllers to request authorization for payments
- Completed daily check and ACH imports to ensure successful payment processing
- Assisted end users with discrepancies with Concur access and/or questions with status of requests and invoice submission.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Mizkan America
05.2022 - 10.2023
- Provided outstanding customer service and established key vendor relationships
- Developed, implemented, and maintained procedures, internal controls, and policies to ensure corporate compliance
- Researched and solved issues related to backlogged invoices, month-end closing, payment runs and vendor inquiries
- Trained team members on the P2P process and assisted the procurement department with Purchase Order discrepancies
- Reconciled, analyzed, and reviewed vendor statements
- Processed high volume invoices in Coupa and reviewed backlogged invoices due to invoice smash or draft invoices that didn’t successfully process through OCR System.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Researched and solved GR/IR discrepancies
- Reviewed LANDesk system to respond to vendor inquiries related to invoice and payment status
- Processed high volume invoices into SAP
- Established adequate controls for identifying duplicate invoices by creating reports and managing metrics in Excel
- Created queries to import data files for invoice processing
- Collaborated with the Procurement department to ensure effectiveness of Procure to Pay process.
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Cresco Labs
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Delegated tasks and managed a team of four Accounts Payable Coordinators
- Provided excellent customer service to internal and external customers regarding invoices and payment status
- Validated vendor accounts balances by reconciling statements and related transactions
- Created training guides and standard operating procedures to identify and describe payables processes
- Completed sanction screenings for US and International vendors by utilizing IRS Tin Matching System, Verify Comply and Amber Road
- Imported check and ACH payment files in US Bank portal
- Reviewed and researched all positive pay and ACH exceptions
- Quality checked invoices for completeness and accuracy.
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Rasmussen University
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Initiated weekly payment runs, checks, ACH, Wires, and credit card
- Managed workload of two Accounts Payable Specialists and supported them with invoice processing, statement reconciliation and vendor management
- Reviewed accounting reports and records to ensure accuracy of financial records
- Void and reissue payments
- Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work productivity.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Freudenberg Household Products
01.2016 - 03.2018
- Managed the Concur invoice new vendor and payment request system
- Trained and guided staff on available features in the Concur invoice system
- Managed the creation of new suppliers and supplier data changes in Financial Edge and US Bank Supplier portal
- Reviewed business travel and expense reports in Concur for compliance with company policies
- Initiated the payment process through wire, transfers, check and ACH.
Education
Accredited Payables Manager Certificate - Online -
The Institute of Finance Management
08.2022
A.A Business Administration -
Harper College
Palatine, IL05.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Leadership / Training
- Attention to Detail
- Procedural Development
- Reconciliation
- Data Management
- Travel and Expense
- Ledger Management
- Vendor Maintenance
- 1099 Reporting
- Interpersonal Skills
- Intercompany Transactions
- Procure to Pay
- Communication
- Accounts Payable Software
- Journal Entries
- Bank Reconciliation
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Payment Scheduling
- Purchase Order Management
- Invoice Processing
- Cash Flow Management
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Dispute Resolution
- Audit Support
- Internal Controls
- Tax Compliance
- Foreign Currency Transactions
- 1099-MISC Reporting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- Accounts Receivable
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relations
- Microsoft Office
- Bank Statement Reconciliation
- Financial records and reporting
- Cash Management
- Precision and Accuracy
- Data Entry
- Accounts Payable
- Purchase Orders
- Handling Confidential Materials
- Analytical Thinking
- Professionalism
- General Ledger Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Consultant
Athletico Management
05.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Heartland Alliance
10.2023 - 05.2024
Accounts Payable Analyst
Mizkan America
05.2022 - 10.2023
Accounts Payable Analyst
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
09.2021 - 05.2022
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Cresco Labs
03.2020 - 09.2021
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Rasmussen University
03.2018 - 03.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist
Freudenberg Household Products
01.2016 - 03.2018
Accredited Payables Manager Certificate - Online -
The Institute of Finance Management
A.A Business Administration -
Harper College
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