WHITNEY WULFEKUHLE
Manchester,IA
Summary
Professional with strong background in finance management, specializing in accounts payable processes. Demonstrates high level of accuracy, efficiency, and problem-solving skills in managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely payments. Focused on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Skilled in financial software, process optimization, and compliance. Known for reliability and results-driven approach.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Epiroc (formerly Stanley Black & Decker)
Delhi, Iowa
06.2024 - Current
- Lead and mentor a team of four AP professionals, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Identify and resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders and invoices.
- Oversee month-end AP policies, reporting, and procedural compliance.
- Support AP transformation initiatives including acquisitions and ERP changes.
- Streamlined invoice processing workflows, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing time.
- Implemented vendor management strategies, fostering strong relationships and improving communication.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Stanley Black & Decker (formerly Paladin Attachments)
Delhi, Iowa
03.2019 - 06.2024
- Managed daily operations of the AP team, ensuring on-time payment processing.
- Supported month-end and year-end close activities.
- Coordinated directly with auditors, providing documentation and reporting.
- Acted as Concur Administrator for the organization.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities and implemented process improvements.
- Prepared weekly payables reports for executive and upper management.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing invoice discrepancies and enhancing compliance with company policies.
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Paladin Attachments
Delhi, Iowa
06.2016 - 03.2019
- Implemented and executed Concur invoice across AP operations.
- Provided daily support and guidance to the AP team.
- Led AP projects focused on efficiency, accuracy, and workflow improvements.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and accuracy in payment cycles.
Accounting Associate
Paladin Attachments
Delhi, Iowa
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Built strong vendor and internal partnerships to ensure smooth AP operations.
- Performed full three-way matching for AP invoices.
- Generated and released payments across 13 legal entities.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end close activities.
Education
Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration
AIB College of Business
Des Moines, IA02.2014
Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration
AIB College of Business
Des Moines, IA02.2014
Skills
- Accounts Payable Leadership
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- ERP Systems: Concur, Syteline, M3
- Vendor Relationships Management
- Invoice Processing & Three-Way Match
- Policy & Process Development
- Data Entry (90 WPM, 100% accuracy)
- Audit Support & Compliance
- Team Training & Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Account reconciliation
- Onboarding and training
- Team oversight
- Relationship building
- Internal controls
- Accounts payable expertise
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Epiroc (formerly Stanley Black & Decker)
06.2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Stanley Black & Decker (formerly Paladin Attachments)
03.2019 - 06.2024
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Paladin Attachments
06.2016 - 03.2019
Accounting Associate
Paladin Attachments
06.2014 - 06.2016
Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration
AIB College of Business
Associate in Applied Science - Business Administration
AIB College of Business