Tara Brown
Rowlett
Summary
Accounts Payable Leader with 15+ years experience known for productivity and ability to complete tasks with precision. Skilled in invoice processing, financial reconciliation, and vendor management. Thrive in fast-paced environments using strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure smooth financial operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Energy Transfer
Dallas
08.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and routed 200+ invoices daily for coding and/or approval.
- Process wire transfers to bank for various companies
- Process manual invoice/check request Mailbox
- Assisted with the implementation of new processes in order to improve efficiency within the department.
Fuel Inventory Analyst
Sunoco, LLP
Dallas
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Reconciled daily terminal statements to ensure accurate customer invoicing
- Supported month end close activities and collaborated with general accounting and operations team
- Responsible for providing support to operations, general accounting, internal and external departments including auditing and tax
Lead Accounts Payable Specialist
Century Golf Partners
Dallas
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Led full cycle accounts payable operations for 12 owned and managed golf clubs nationwide
- Coordinated funding requests with Wells Fargo Bank, assuming responsibilities previously handled by a Staff Accountant
- Served as escalation point for complex vendor and payment issues
- Improved AP workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy across multiple entities
Accounts Payable Specialist
TD Industries
Dallas
04.2007 - 12.2012
- Followed-up on lien waivers and sales tax documents to ensure vendor compliance
- Processed invoices, purchase orders, and packing slips while maintaining compliance with AP policies
- Maintained strong vendor relationships through consistent communication and issue resolution
- Proactively resolved vendor issues and payment discrepancies to support timely close
Skills
- Accounts Payable (Full Cycle)
- Invoice Processing & Coding
- Wire Transfers & ACH Payments
- Month – End Close Support
- Process Improvement
- Vendor Management & Compliance
- Process Improvement
- SAP
- PDI
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Energy Transfer
08.2024 - Current
Fuel Inventory Analyst
Sunoco, LLP
01.2018 - 04.2021
Lead Accounts Payable Specialist
Century Golf Partners
01.2013 - 09.2017
Accounts Payable Specialist
TD Industries
04.2007 - 12.2012