Viane Paris
Montgomery,IL
Summary
An Accounts Payable Supervisor with a high degree of professionalism, focused on efficiency and accuracy. Proficient in vendor management and thrives in a challenging, fast paced environment. Strengths include leadership, good verbal communication skills, organization, and an eye for detail.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supevisor -Invoice Processing
Ace Hardware
08.2018 - Current
- Oversee processing of over 250K transactions a year.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, and conducted performance reviews.
- Trained staff to be more self-sufficient.
- Developed good relationships with both vendors and business partners.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Troubleshot and resolved issues pertaining to vendor disputes, payment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships with vendors.
- Participated in software implementation projects designed to automate manual tasks within the Accounts Payable department.
- Prepare month end reports - cost center/profit center mismatch, accrual, and metric reporting.
- Review invoices going through alt spend workflow.
- Update Esker with missing payment information.
- Add and manage users to Esker, including authorization limits and training.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
IN THE SWIM
01.2009 - 04.2018
- Managed the accurate coding and timely payments of 8,000-10,000 invoices a month, between five different companies.
- Ensured timely entry of all direct and indirect invoices, including but not limited to customer refunds, utilities, expense reports, and fixed assets.
- Developed reports for CFO to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
- Facilitated disbursements twice week (88M a year) and uploaded information into Positive Pay.
- Maintained good relationships with vendors and internal departments, such as purchasing.
- Worked with 3rd party auditing firm for yearly audit.
- Implemented processes to reduce entry errors.
- Saved the company money by ensuring timely payments to allow for term discounts.
- Responsible for two employees, including employment, training, reviews, and termination.
- Handled all month end and year end processes and reporting.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
- Reconciled American Express statements and made timely payments.
- Guided department in invoice automation.
- Assisted with software implementation for automation and accounting system upgrades.
- Successfully led accounts payable through four acquisitions.
- Self-trained for position.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
IN THE SWIM
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Confirmed and entered up to 1,000 drop ship invoices a week.
- Maintained accuracy in drop ship report.
- Matched bill of lading with proper freight invoice.
- Entered up to 600 freight invoices a week.
- Matched invoices to proper check remit.
- Opened mail and distribute accordingly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- SAP
- Esker
- Sage Mas 90, 200, and 500
- QuickBooks
- Fast-learner
- Proficient in Spanish
- Team Supervision
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supevisor -Invoice Processing
Ace Hardware
08.2018 - Current
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER
IN THE SWIM
01.2009 - 04.2018
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK
IN THE SWIM
01.2007 - 01.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Accounting
College of DuPage
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