Valerie Parker
Pollocksville,NC
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable Processor with deep expertise in SAP and Medius. Strong vendor relationship skills, and commitment to billing accuracy. Proven track record in maintaining precise accounts and ensuring timely payments. Adept at financial software and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to foster strong vendor relationships, while achieving over 99% billing accuracy. Committed to maintaining accurate accounts and ensuring timely payments. Known for productivity and efficiency in managing invoice processing, reconciliation, and payment disbursement. Excel at teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability to ensure seamless finance operations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Processor
Reynold's Consumer Products
Lake Forest, IL
06.2024 - Current
- Helping in the implementation process of S/4HANA with VIM.
- Process high-volume invoices into the system using SAP and Medius.
- Process statements.
- Implemented Medius, and trained colleagues on system usage and notes.
- Cleaned up accounts by securing vendor credits, and processing payments.
- Developed strong vendor and company relationships to ensure satisfaction.
- Requesting information for vendor information updates (W-9s, ACH forms, W-8s, and wire forms).
- Completed GR/IR reconciliations efficiently and accurately.
- Supported disbursements and account cleanup with internal teams.
- Work with over 10 different companies internally.
- Collaborated with vendors to resolve payment inquiries efficiently.
- Implemented improvements in invoice processing workflows.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable procedures and systems.
Accounts Payable Processor
Reynold's Consumer Products
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Process high volume invoices into system using SAP.
- Process statements.
- Clean up accounts via getting credits from vendors or getting payments to vendors.
- Developing relationships within the company and with the vendors to ensure they are satisfied.
- Complete GR/IR reconciliations.
- Work with over 10 different companies internally.
- (Contract)
Accounts Payable Clerk
Wirthwein New Bern/Wirthwein Fountain Inn
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Operate SAP accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
- Check postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
- Create spreadsheets using specialize accounting software to analyze debits, credits and total accounts.
- Set up new vendors in the system, including acquiring ACH/Wire information as well as W-8's/W-9's for end of year compliance.
- Gather information needed for audits including reports, documentation and tables.
- Code documents according to company procedures to correct GL Accounts and Cost Centers.
- Reconcile vendor accounts found on a monthly basis for four companies.
- Vendor 3-way matching.
- Project accounting: ASC 605/606 Revenue recognition.
- Clearing of accounts with payments made via ACH, Wire, Check and Credit Card.
- Reconcile Credit Card statements and confirm charges on account.
- Journal Entries for end of month closing.
- Prepare and send wires, ACH, Checks or other forms of payments to bank.
- Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
- Compute deductions for monthly sales and use taxes.
- Process payroll information into system after receiving from HR.
- Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journal entries to determine if they match on a monthly basis.
- Reconcile records of bank transactions to clear checks.
- Complete and submit tax forms, W-9's, as needed and 1099's at the end of the year.
- Monitor status of loan and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity and principal.
- Create Wire/ACH templates in the bank.
- Create expense reports for employees for trips and other expenses incurred.
- Handle intercompany billing for multiple companies.
- General office duties such as filing, answering telephones and handling routing correspondence.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Carolina Technical Plastics Corp.
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Operate SAP accounting software to record, store and analyze information.
- Check postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.
- Create spreadsheets using specialize accounting software to analyze debits, credits and total accounts.
- Set up new vendors in the system, including acquiring ACH/Wire information as well as W-8's/W-9's for end of year compliance.
- Gather information needed for audits including reports, documentation and tables.
- Code documents according to company procedures to correct GL Accounts and Cost Centers.
- Reconcile vendor accounts found on a monthly basis for four companies.
- 3-Way matching.
- Clearing of accounts with payments made via ACH, Wire, Check and Credit Card.
- Reconcile Credit Card statements and confirm charges on account.
- Journal Entries for end of month closing.
- Prepare and send wires, ACH, Checks or other forms of payments to bank.
- Calculate and prepare checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
- Compute deductions for monthly sales and use taxes.
- Process payroll information into system after receiving from HR.
- Compare computer printouts to manually maintained journal entries to determine if they match on a monthly basis.
- Reconcile records of bank transactions to clear checks.
- Complete and submit tax forms, W-9's, as needed and 1099's at the end of the year.
- Monitor status of loan and accounts to ensure that payments are up to date.
- Perform financial calculations such as amounts due, interest charges, balances, discounts, equity and principal.
- Create Wire/ACH templates in the bank.
- Create expense reports for employees for trips and other expenses incurred.
- Handle intercompany billing for multiple companies.
- Reconcile and maintain Petty Cash receipts and charges.
- General office duties such as filing, answering telephones and handling routing correspondence.
- (some time off in between)
Billing Clerk
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Used computer program Fuel Smart.
- Verify Accuracy of Billing data and revise and correct any errors.
- Operate adding machines and ten key machine functions.
- Prepare itemized invoices and record amounts due for fuel purchased.
- Review documents such as sales tickets or fuel tickets to compute fees or charges due.
- Keep records of invoices and supporting documentation.
- Resolve any discrepancies with customers for pricing in a timely and professional manner.
- Contact Customers to obtain or relay account information.
- Answer e-mail or telephone inquiries regarding rates or procedures.
- Maintained billing accuracy at over 99%.
- Create and maintain excel spreadsheets for HR and other departments.
- Keep inventory and order any stock needed for office supplies.
Data Entry
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
04.2007 - 04.2012
- Compile, sort and verify the accuracy of data before it is entered.
- Compare Data with source documents or re-enter data verification format to detect errors.
- Store completed documents in appropriate locations.
- Locate and correct data entry errors or report them to supervisors.
- Read source documents to complete and enter data into Fuel Smart Program.
- Use scanners to send requested information to customers.
- Create Excel spreadsheets to compile and figure pricing for customer's invoices weekly.
- Key and complete Parts invoices.
Imaging Specialist/Data Entry Operator/QC
Confidential Records Management
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Scan Documents into a computer program for retrieval and processing.
- Operate data capture technology to import digitized documents into document management system.
- Implement Scanning or other automated data entry procedures using imaging devices and document imaging software.
- Burn and label DVDs or CDs dependent on customer's request.
- Verify burned documents for clarity and correct documentation.
- Read imaged documents that have been scanned and enter data into specific fields.
- Verify accuracy of data before it is entered.
- Maintain logs of activities and completed work.
- Resolve garbled or indecipherable messages using procedures and equipment available.
- Check behind other individual's entries (QC) to ensure quality and correct information has been entered.
General Merchandise Associate
Walmart
02.2005 - 05.2005
- Move Freight, stock or other materials to and from storage or production areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, or containers using hand carts or other forms of equipment.
- Sort Cargo after unloading.
- Answer customer's questions about merchandise and advise customers on merchandise selection.
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered.
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
- Clean display cases, shelves and aisles.
- Compare merchandise invoices to items received to ensure shipments are correct.
- Re-set departments in stores as needed/requested.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ03.2017
Completed Coursework - Health Information Technology
Pitt Community College
Greenville, NC05.2012
Completed Coursework - Health Information Technology
Craven Community College
New Bern, NC12.2010
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School
Vanceboro, NC05.1995
Skills
- 75 WMP
- 10 key stroke efficiency
- SAP
- Medius
- Fuel smart
- Ascent
- QuickBooks
- Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Revenue ASC 605/606 recognition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Processor
Reynold's Consumer Products
06.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Processor
Reynold's Consumer Products
01.2023 - 03.2024
Accounts Payable Clerk
Wirthwein New Bern/Wirthwein Fountain Inn
01.2021 - 06.2022
Accounts Payable Clerk
Carolina Technical Plastics Corp.
01.2015 - 06.2018
Billing Clerk
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
04.2012 - 01.2015
Data Entry
Eastern Aviation Fuels, Inc.
04.2007 - 04.2012
Imaging Specialist/Data Entry Operator/QC
Confidential Records Management
05.2005 - 04.2007
General Merchandise Associate
Walmart
02.2005 - 05.2005
Associate of Arts - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Completed Coursework - Health Information Technology
Pitt Community College
Completed Coursework - Health Information Technology
Craven Community College
High School Diploma -
West Craven High School