Vlasta Melnychuk
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist with 3+ years of experience in logistics, proficient in invoice processing, reconciliations, payroll support, and vendor negotiation. Skilled in optimizing financial operations, reducing costs, and supporting both AP and AR functions. Strong knowledge of OTR, drayage and intermodal logistics. Legal background enhances contract review and documentation accuracy
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Accountant
Batch Freight
01.2022 - 06.2025
- Processed 100+ vendor invoices per month with accuracy and efficiency
- Performed accounts reconciliations, resolved discrepancies and supported month-end close
- Collaborated with billing and collections teams to resolve outstanding balances and accelerate cash flow
- Identified data inconsistencies provided by other departments and ensured accuracy prior to financial processing
- Optimized cash flow management by scheduling payments based on priority and cash availability
- Completed advanced internal training on drayage accessorial charges and provided subject-matter support within the logistics team
- Trained 5+ team members and supported system transitions post-acquisition
- Processed payroll for 50+ employees and 25+ drivers, ensuring accuracy in hours, PTO, reimbursements, deductions and tax compliance
- Cross-trained in account management and contributed to client account support during peak periods
- Assisted in drafting and reviewing carrier agreements, applying legal knowledge to ensure contractual accuracy and protect company interests
- Leveraged international law degree to evaluate supporting documents and enforce payment terms or deny invalid charges based on contractual obligations
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics And Translation -
Chernivtsi National University
Bachelor’s Degree in Law -
National University "Odesa Law Academy"
Skills
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
- Billcom
- McLeod
- Atlas
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Mondaycom
- Oracle
- Zendesk
- Zoominfo
Accomplishments
- Played a role in cost reduction efforts totaling over $3M
- Secured vendor discounts of up to 60%, significantly reducing AP liabilities and improving cash flow
- Created SOPs for payroll, invoice processing, system reconciliation, data validation
- Assisted in the acquisition of 2 companies by preparing key financial reports
- Supported post-acquisition integration by learning and identifying system functions beyond formal training, improving team efficiency with the new accounting platform
- Represented the company professionally during a legal deposition
- Provided critical feedback to internal software developers, resulting in system enhancements aligned with accounting needs
- Led a reputation management initiative, in 10+ new 5-star Google reviews and successful resolution of 10 negative ones
Timeline
Accounts Payable Accountant
Batch Freight
01.2022 - 06.2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics And Translation -
Chernivtsi National University
Bachelor’s Degree in Law -
National University "Odesa Law Academy"
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