Stephanie Silvers
Atlanta,Ga
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned worth ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST/Senior Accounting Specialist
GreenSky
01.2018 - 10.2024
- Lead a cross-functional team in successfully negotiating long-term contracts with suppliers, resulting in 25% cost savings over the contract period
- Implement a vendor management system (Workday), streamlining the onboarding process and reducing vendor onboarding/purchase order entry time by 30%
- Conduct regular market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, leading to a 12% reduction in overall procurement spend
- Conducted quarterly budget management, evaluate and select supplies (based on company’s need, negotiate contracts, manage suppliers relationships, monitor contract compliance, ensure quality control, implement purchase orders, approve invoices, and maintain accurate records
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
- Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Reconciled ledger to validate payments accounted for and accurately posted.
- Developed processes and procedures that improved the efficiency of the accounts receivable department operations.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Processed accounts receivable invoices, payments, and refunds.
- Full Cycle Accounts Payable and receivable processes.
BILLING COORDINATOR/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
BBDO
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: (Georgia Lottery)
- Managed and processed over 700 vendors invoices monthly, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, and timely payments
- Conducted detailed audits of expense reports using Concur, aligning with corporate policies reducing discrepancies by 25%
- Implemented a new ERP system feature, leading 15% improvement in tracking and managing vendor payment schedules
- Collaborated with finance and procurement departments to streamline payment processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in invoice processing time
- Prepared monthly financial reports and accruals, assisting in month-end closing with 100% accuracy
- (Georgia Lottery)
- Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
- Compiled, coded and submitted weekly invoices to accounting for payment.
- Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Full Cycle Accounts Payable and AccountsReceivable.
OFFICE MANAGER/FINANCE MANAGER
Monthie Mechanical
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Prepared monthly financial reports and accruals, assisting in month-end closing with 100% accuracy
- Manage schedules, organize office functions, and oversee daily operations of office with 50 employees
- Slashed office expenditure by 35k by negotiating cheaper supply contracts, implementing inventory control, and standardizing ordering procedures
- Financial Manager: Over all accounting functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, month end close, journal entries, and check runs
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ACCOUNTING
Sullivan University
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Contracts negotiation
- Data Analysis
- Vendor and budget management
- Procurement strategy
- Market research
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Customer Relationship Management
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Concur
- Workday
Timeline
SENIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST/Senior Accounting Specialist
GreenSky
01.2018 - 10.2024
BILLING COORDINATOR/ ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
BBDO
01.2018 - 01.2019
OFFICE MANAGER/FINANCE MANAGER
Monthie Mechanical
01.2016 - 01.2018
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/ACCOUNTING
Sullivan University