Theresa Farnell
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Professional with a proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and team performance. Expert in invoice processing and vendor management, I foster collaboration while implementing robust internal controls. Adept at generating detailed reports and developing standardized policies, I drive operational excellence and compliance in high-volume environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Acentra Health
05.2020 - 04.2025
- Oversaw a team of four, fostering collaboration and accountability to improve workflow efficiency and team output
- Streamlined vendor payment operations by coordinating PO/non-PO invoice processing and executing weekly payment runs with accuracy and timeliness
- Processed Positive Pay File
- Managed the monthly AP close process, ensuring timely reconciliations and accurate accrual entries
- Ensured robust internal controls while generating detailed Cognos reports to monitor operational metrics and KPIs
- Led AP team training and development
- Handled high-volume AP inbox and vendor communications
- Collaborated closely with procurement to validate purchase order details and coordinate receiving procedures, ensuring accurate and efficient invoice reconciliation
- Developed and enforced standardized policies governing accounts payable operations
- Created and sustained a secure electronic filing structure for finance, improving retrieval speed and audit readiness
- Formerly CNSI | Costpoint 8.1 | $500M Annual Revenue | 400 Employees
Sr. A/P Specialist (Lead)
Ace Info Solutions
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Stabilized AP function and managed one analyst
- Oversaw AMEX reconciliation and high-volume invoice processing
- Maintained vendor setup and EFT payments
- Led weekly EFT/check runs and documented procedures
- Processed high volume of invoices
- Costpoint 7
- Temp Contract
Assistant A/P Manager
ASRC Federal
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervised AP operations for 36 companies
- Managed weekly EFT/check runs and month-end close
- Developed departmental policies and procedures
- Provided hands-on support to internal/external customers
- Administrator for the Concur expense reporting system
- Established and enforced departmental policies to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.
- Costpoint 7 & Concur
- Temp Contract
Sr. Finance Consultant
Dynamic Service Integration
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Processed AP invoices, AMEX reconciliation, and cash receipts
- Managed weekly payment runs and employee travel expenses
- Reconciled bank statements and handled tax filings
- Month-end close process
- Served as the main liaison for the Accounts Payable inbox, managing and resolving all vendor and internal AP inquiries
- Costpoint 7 & NetSuite
- Temp
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist
Noblis, Inc.
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Processed high volume invoices for 3 companies
- Managed weekly check runs and executed Positive Pay uploads to ensure secure payment processing
- Collaborated with procurement on PO accuracy related to high volume of PO invoice processing
- Maintained vendor ACH info and employee expense vouchers
- Supported payroll garnishments and HR benefit payments
- Credit card reconciliations
- Served as the main liaison for the Accounts Payable inbox, managing and resolving all vendor and internal AP inquiries
- Oracle → Costpoint
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration & Management
Strayer University
Camp Springs, MD06.2019
Skills
- Accounts Payable Processes & Leadership
- Invoice Processing
- Expense Report Processing
- Travel Advance Processing
- Reimbursement Processing
- GAAP Standards
- Government Regulations
- Vendor Setup
- Vendor Maintenance
- Corporate Card Reconciliation
- Acquisition-related System Migration
- Team Migration
- Records Organization
- Records Management
- Team Building
- Staff Supervision
- Spreadsheet Creation
- Accounting Report Creation
- Purchase Order Processing
- Purchase Order Maintenance
- Cash Disbursement
- Positive Pay
- Cognos Reporting
- Electronic Filing
Affiliations
Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership (IFOL), 10/01/23
Certification
CAPM – Certified Accounts Payable Manager, Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership, 08/01/25
Additional Qualifications
- Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Adaptable, hands-on, and self-managed
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Acentra Health
05.2020 - 04.2025
Sr. A/P Specialist (Lead)
Ace Info Solutions
02.2020 - 05.2020
Assistant A/P Manager
ASRC Federal
10.2019 - 02.2020
Sr. Finance Consultant
Dynamic Service Integration
05.2019 - 10.2019
Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist
Noblis, Inc.
06.2014 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts - Business Administration & Management
Strayer University