Shawanda Johnson Glenn
Athens,GA
Summary
Experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor with a strong record in recruiting, relationship building, and delivering exceptional customer service. Known for maintaining current and accurate accounts for compliant financial recordkeeping. A well-organized, diligent, and focused professional who consistently contributes to monthly and quarterly financial reporting to executive management.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Clarke County School District
04.2020 - Current
- Manage a team responsible for accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices for consistent weekly check runs and ACH wire payments.
- Manage expense report processing, verifying receipts for accuracy and compliance with company policies before reimbursement.
- Provide training for accounts payable staff, bookkeepers, budget and administrative assistants on accounts payable policies and procedures as needed.
- Maintain the department's communication with two separate emails, handling inquiries and updates related to payments, vendor information, and procurement procedures.
- Conduct thorough reconciliation of vendor statements and verify the alignment of check run balances with invoice batch totals.
- Provide comprehensive support to the CFO and Director of Finance, including ad-hoc reporting and assistance with various financial tasks, leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Conduct annual 1099 process.
- Process all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
- Troubleshoot and resolve escalated issues pertaining to vendor disputes, payment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
- Train and support new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
- Manage high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Resolve customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
Accounts Payable Assistant
Clarke County School District
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed accurate processing and recording of purchase orders and invoices, ensuring alignment with weekly check disbursements and financial records
- Addressed and resolved billing discrepancies with vendors, fostering effective vendor relations and maintaining accurate financial reporting
- Assumed responsibility for critical accounts payable tasks in the supervisor's absence, including vendor onboarding and tax documentation updates.
- Verified accuracy of accounts payable payments, resulting in 90% reduction in payment errors and check reissues.
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
Fowler Products Company/Zalkin Americas
09.2004 - 02.2018
- Managed accounts payable by processing weekly check and ACH wire payments, ensuring meticulous record-keeping for all expense reimbursements
- Entered 200+ invoices weekly requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check and electronic transfer.
- Executed accounts receivable tasks by generating and distributing invoices for parts and retrofit orders through various communication channels
- Conducted monthly reconciliation of employee credit card statements and maintained an organized electronic filing system for the department's financial records.
- Managed expense report processing, verifying receipts for accuracy and compliance with company policies before reimbursement.
Accounts Payable Clerk/Administrative Assistant
Overhead Door Company
03.2001 - 05.2004
- Accurately matched, coded, and processed invoices to purchase orders, resolving discrepancies in accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring accurate billing through the generation of debit/credit memos
- Provided administrative support by maintaining supply inventories, coordinating travel arrangements, assisting with bi-weekly payroll processing, and managing petty cash and switchboard operations.
Accounting Assistant
Randstad (Carrier Transicold)
04.2000 - 02.2001
- Assisted in maintaining accurate financial records by preparing cost analyses for manufactured parts, supporting bi-weekly payroll processing, and contributing to monthly journal entries and special accounting projects.
Accounting Clerk/Senior Secretary
University of Georgia Student Loans Department
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Managed the collection and processing of loan payments, ensuring timely and accurate posting to student accounts
- Coordinated the preparation and distribution of student loan checks and graduation materials, providing support to students and parents.
Education
Associate Degree in Accounting - Accounting
Athens Technical College
Athens, GASkills
- Accounts Payable
- Problem Resolution
- Time management
- Invoice Processing
- Team Supervision
- ERP Systems Expertise
- Dispute Resolution
- Data Entry
- Account Reconciliation
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Clarke County School District
04.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Assistant
Clarke County School District
02.2018 - 04.2020
Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist
Fowler Products Company/Zalkin Americas
09.2004 - 02.2018
Accounts Payable Clerk/Administrative Assistant
Overhead Door Company
03.2001 - 05.2004
Accounting Assistant
Randstad (Carrier Transicold)
04.2000 - 02.2001
Accounting Clerk/Senior Secretary
University of Georgia Student Loans Department
01.1997 - 01.2000
Associate Degree in Accounting - Accounting
Athens Technical College
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