Tracey McLaughlin
Midland
Summary
Finance professional with comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable operations, encompassing invoice processing and vendor management. Known for exceptional attention to detail and reliability in meeting deadlines. Team-focused collaborator who adapts to changing priorities and ensures optimal financial accuracy.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ascend Elements, Inc.
Westborough, MA
01.2023 - Current
- Dual-entry invoice processing in Bill.com and SAP.
- Handle complex internal and external inquiries and escalations by collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive timely resolution.
- Investigate and resolve purchase order discrepancies by analyzing PO and invoice data in SAP, identifying root causes, and partnering with stakeholders to correct pricing, quantity, or coding errors.
- Lead end-to-end vendor onboarding, from collecting required documentation to accurately setting up and maintaining vendor records in Bill.com and SAP.
- Reconcile vendor statements and address outstanding items to maintain current and accurate accounts.
- (Remote)
Business Sourcing Coordinator / Purchasing Coordinator
The Dow Chemical Company
Midland, MI
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Analyzed SAP data and implemented improvements to strengthen vendor and contract data integrity.
- Monitored compliance with system contracts and initiated corrective or preventive actions as needed.
- Performed quality control checks to ensure adherence to established operational processes.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve system contract, purchase order, and invoice payment issues.
- Served as subject matter expert and escalation focal point for the Sourcing team on urgent and complex issues.
- (Remote)
APAY Specialist – NAA Regional Non-Freight Escalations Focal Point
Kelly Services (contracted to Dow Chemical Co.)
Midland, MI
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Worked directly with Dow stakeholders and IBM team members via ServiceNow to resolve vendor invoicing issues in a timely manner.
- Partnered with Accounts Payable and Purchasing teams to resolve business-critical and complex escalations using detailed knowledge of SAP invoicing and purchase order screens.
- Reconciled vendor accounts and clearly documented issues related to past-due invoices and payment delays.
- (Remote)
Accounts Payable / Receivable Associate
TPG Plastics, LLC
Willowbrook, IL
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable, including matching, vouching, and ensuring accurate general ledger account coding.
- Prepared and processed weekly AP check runs and released checks to vendors.
- Managed accounts receivable by securing revenue, posting receipts, and resolving discrepancies.
Accounts Payable Processor
Randstad (assigned to AkzoNobel)
Chicago, IL
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Processed accounts payable invoices for all vendor segments and invoice types within established service levels.
- Prioritized transaction processing while maintaining a strong customer service culture.
- Researched and validated invoices prior to payment for assigned suppliers to ensure accuracy and legitimacy.
Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
Fidei Group, Inc.
Tinley Park, IL
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Posted customer payments by recording cash, checks, ACH, and credit card transactions.
- Reconciled bank deposits to posted receivable payments to support monthly sales tax filings.
- Processed vendor payments and resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Manager / Project Manager
Jackson National Asset Management LLC
Chicago, IL
01.1999 - 01.2015
- Managed a team of forty accountants at analyst, senior, and supervisor levels.
- Led and tested accounting software upgrades and trained staff on new system enhancements.
- Designed, maintained, and delivered training programs for Operations new hires and existing personnel.
- Performed monthly general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Documented, executed, and presented internal control assessments to Senior Management.
- Established processes and procedures to support compliance with the Jackson SSAE 16 SOC 1 report.
- Managed the annual SOC 1 audit, coordinating with Operations managers and external auditors.
- Partnered with staff and management on various accounting and process improvement projects.
- Monitored manual adjustments entered into the accounting system to ensure appropriate controls.
Fund Accounting Senior
Stein Roe & Farnham Inc.
Chicago, IL
01.1995 - 01.1999
- Prepared, entered, and reviewed daily mutual fund information in the SunGard Investment One accounting system to produce accurate net asset values.
- Led an accounting system conversion and trained fund accountants on the new platform.
- Prepared and reviewed month-end reporting packages for management.
- Coached, mentored, and developed team members to strengthen overall department performance.
Education
B.S.B.A. - Accounting
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MISkills
- Accounts Payable
- Invoice processing, 2-way and 3-way match, purchase orders
- Vendor relations, inquiries, and onboarding
- Process improvement, digitization and automation, data integrity
- Escalation management, issue resolution, stakeholder collaboration
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Ascend Elements, Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Business Sourcing Coordinator / Purchasing Coordinator
The Dow Chemical Company
01.2021 - 01.2023
APAY Specialist – NAA Regional Non-Freight Escalations Focal Point
Kelly Services (contracted to Dow Chemical Co.)
01.2018 - 01.2021
Accounts Payable / Receivable Associate
TPG Plastics, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Accounts Payable Processor
Randstad (assigned to AkzoNobel)
01.2016 - 01.2017
Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
Fidei Group, Inc.
01.2015 - 01.2016
Manager / Project Manager
Jackson National Asset Management LLC
01.1999 - 01.2015
Fund Accounting Senior
Stein Roe & Farnham Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1999
B.S.B.A. - Accounting
Central Michigan University