Susan Miesen
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Detail-focused Senior Accounts Payable Specialist recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in invoice processing, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance management to ensure smooth financial operations. Excel in time management, problem-solving, and communication, applying these soft skills to effectively manage deadlines and collaborate with teams across departments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Charitable Gambling Sales Person
MYAS
Spring Lake Park, MN
10.2008 - Current
- Executed sales of pulltabs, maximizing revenue generation during events.
- Operated bingo sales, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Conducted meat raffle sales, enhancing fundraising efforts for community initiatives.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Bio-Techne
Minneapolis, Mn
06.2001 - 07.2025
- Processed over 1,000 invoices monthly using ERP systems, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Verified purchase orders, invoices, and receipts for compliance with company policies.
- Maintained and reconciled accounts payable subledger with general ledger during month-end close.
- Scheduled payments and executed weekly check runs, ACH transfers, and wire transfers.
- Fostered strong vendor relationships by addressing inquiries and resolving disputes promptly.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced invoice processing time through Excel uploads.
- Trained junior accounts payable staff to enhance team accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Reviewed payment discrepancies and resolved issues directly with vendors.
- Process vendor invoices efficiently and accurately in financial systems.
- Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, and supporting documents.
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure proper coding of expenses.
- Assist in month-end closing activities related to accounts payable entries.
- Implement process improvements for invoice processing workflows and approvals.
- Communicate effectively with vendors regarding payment status and inquiries.
- Researched any invoice or payment discrepancies in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Prepared weekly check runs for multiple entities.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tennant Company
05.2000 - 06.2021
- Managed all aspects of accounts payable, processing invoices and payments in a timely manner to maintain vendor relationships.
- Conducted weekly check runs and generated monthly expense reports to provide management with clear financial insights.
- Ensured compliance with sales tax regulations by accurately assessing and maintaining records of paid sales tax, minimizing audit risks.
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Tennant Company
06.1999 - 05.2000
- Reduced outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue payments.
- Prepared and mailed invoices, processed payments, and documented account updates to ensure timely revenue recognition.
- Reconciled accounts, prepared reports, and analyzed trends in account performance to support month-end closing activities.
- Updated customer records in internal systems by correcting contact information and payment terms.
Customer Account Manager
Tennant Company
03.1998 - 06.1999
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create strategic plans enhancing customer experience.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop strategic plans for improving overall customer experience.
- Resolved customer complaints by actively listening and providing effective solutions. and provided solutions within set timeframes.
- Assessed customers' needs to recommend tailored solutions, fostering long-term relationships.
Records Specialist
Tennant Company
02.1995 - 03.1998
- Entered detailed paper records and service invoices.
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping by regularly auditing and updating database information.
- Improved customer service response times by efficiently locating and providing requested documentation.
- Maintained accurate recordkeeping through regular audits and updates of database information.
Education
Human Services -
Anoka Hennepin Technical College
Anoka MinnesotaSkills
- Invoice processing
- Purchase order verification
- Subledger reconciliation
- Cash management
- Vendor management
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
Timeline
Charitable Gambling Sales Person
MYAS
10.2008 - Current
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Bio-Techne
06.2001 - 07.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
Tennant Company
05.2000 - 06.2021
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Tennant Company
06.1999 - 05.2000
Customer Account Manager
Tennant Company
03.1998 - 06.1999
Records Specialist
Tennant Company
02.1995 - 03.1998
Human Services -
Anoka Hennepin Technical College