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Tara Forzano

Accounts Payable/Receivable
Vernon,CT

Summary

Detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist with 10 years of experience working with Supplier Merchandise accounts. Skilled at fixing account and data discrepancies with professionalism. Proven history of resourcefulness and accuracy. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Merchandise

Aldi, Inc.
1 2016 - Current
  • Improve payment accuracy with meticulous invoice review and reconciliation efforts.
  • Assist Corp office with internal and external audits; collecting and consolidating invoice information.
  • Maintain excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
  • Investigated inquiries relating to status of accounts
  • Reduced late payment fees and managed cash outflows by prioritizing invoice payments based on terms and cash flow forecasts
  • Managed high-volume invoice processing efficiently, maintaining a consistent record of timely payments

Purchasing Assistant

Aldi, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Provided assistance to 100 stores for all signage including grand openings, remodels, holidays, and price changes.
  • Maintained consistent email communication with stores and vendors to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.

Warehouse Selector

Aldi, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Selected product for stores including regular items and Special Buy items.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing priorities or new responsibilities as needed within warehouse setting.
  • Assisted in inventory management with accurate record-keeping and timely reporting of discrepancies.

Administrative Assistant

Freedom Mortgage
01.2009 - 10.2009
  • Provided administrative assistance to Loan Officers, Processors, and Underwriters for all incoming mortgage applications.
  • Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.


Administrative Assistant

GMAC Mortgage
08.2007 - 09.2008
  • Oversaw diverse administrative functions, supporting all Loan Officer mortgage packages
  • Played key role in customer service for Borrower's, including remitting payment, answering questions, and setting up appointments.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.

Education

Associate of Science - Business And Marketing

Briarwood College
CT
05.2001 -

Skills

Account Reconciliation

Problem Resolution

Attention to Detail

Purchase Order Management

Invoice Processing

Timeline

Purchasing Assistant

Aldi, Inc.
01.2013 - 01.2016

Warehouse Selector

Aldi, Inc.
01.2010 - 01.2013

Administrative Assistant

Freedom Mortgage
01.2009 - 10.2009

Administrative Assistant

GMAC Mortgage
08.2007 - 09.2008

Associate of Science - Business And Marketing

Briarwood College
05.2001 -

Accounts Payable Merchandise

Aldi, Inc.
1 2016 - Current
Tara ForzanoAccounts Payable/Receivable