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William M Rich
Accounts Payable Manager
Chicago,IL
Summary
Meticulous Accounts Payable Manager with a proven track record in optimizing processes and improving financial performance. Expertise in overseeing payables department operations excels in resolving discrepancies, streamlining operations, and supervising multi-dimensional procedures. Skilled in leading teams to achieve outstanding results while upholding all quality standards and regulatory mandates.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager Consultant
Ryan Specialty Group LLC
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - Current
- Led and managed Accounts Payable team and processes, overseeing monthly spend of over $10 million from accurate and timely processing of over 10,000 invoices per month
- Supervised multi-dimensional accounts payable procedures, implementing data analytics tools highlighting staff productivity, invoice processing workflow, and cost allocations, reducing payment errors and processing time by 25%.
- Improved rent processing workflow for over 100 Rent Vendors while auditing all rent accounts, resolved past due vendor accounts, reduced late fees by $18,000 per month, and collected $25,000 of outstanding credits
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst Consultant
Morton Salt | Enlivant | Freeborn & Peters | McDer
Chicago, IL
03.2017 - 07.2019
- Identified opportunities and risks in Accounts Payable process to improve standard operating procedures.
- Developed new processes for identifying, calculating, and validating processed monthly AP Invoices for Sales and Use Tax.
- Led implementation of ChromeRiver, electronic invoice processing system, reducing processing time by 40%.
- Developed macros and automatic triggers in Zendesk, increasing internal and external vendor satisfaction benchmarks by 20.5%
Bookkeeper | Accounting Specialist
Bassetti Architects
Seattle, WA
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed all accounting functions, including Receivables, Payables, Payroll, Taxes, Month-End Close, GL Reconciliations, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, and ad-hoc reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- HR Generalist. Administer insurance benefits, payroll, and 401k contributions. Tracked employee PTO and overtime. Provided 401K reporting and record-keeping support.
- Assisted in preparing budgets and forecasts, contributing to 85% improvement in budget accuracy and detail-oriented work.
- Implemented new processes and procedures within Accounting Department, resulting in 90% increase in efficiency and accuracy.
Accounts Payable | Accounts Receivable
Clients: Moss Adams LLP | Zumiez | NexTitle | RCO
Seattle, WA
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Full-scale international accounting for Zumiez Canadian Division and data mining of past purchasing trends
- Led implementation of electronic invoice processing system and conversion to SalesForce, SAP, and SAGE, reducing processing time by 40%.
- Identified process improvements and investigated root causes of errors to increase efficiency; implemented new software tools designed to streamline Accounts Payable workflows and operations.
- Resolved discrepancies between vendor statements and internal records, including researching payment issues and past-due invoices.
National Accounts - Accounts Payable Manager
Republic Services
Phoenix, AZ
06.2010 - 07.2013
- Promoted to Accounts Payable Manager within three months of joining Republic Services, demonstrating exceptional performance and leadership. Managed national accounts with monthly spending exceeding $10 million, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
- Led accounts payable staff, providing leadership, guidance, and training for team development. Implemented process improvements, resulting in 95% reduction in backlog within first quarter.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. Collaborated cross-functionally to implement new software tools, streamlining Accounts Payable workflows.
Education
Master of Science - Accountancy
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2009 - 05.2013
Skills
Workflow Coordination
Internal Controls
Expense Tracking
Financial Administration
Accounts Payable Expertise
Budgeting & Variance Analysis
GAAP Accounting
Timeline
Master of Science - Accountancy
Washington State University
08.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager Consultant
Ryan Specialty Group LLC
07.2019 - Current
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst Consultant
Morton Salt | Enlivant | Freeborn & Peters | McDer
03.2017 - 07.2019
Bookkeeper | Accounting Specialist
Bassetti Architects
07.2015 - 03.2017
Accounts Payable | Accounts Receivable
Clients: Moss Adams LLP | Zumiez | NexTitle | RCO
07.2013 - 07.2015
National Accounts - Accounts Payable Manager
Republic Services
06.2010 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Arizona State University
08.2009 - 05.2013
CAPP - Certified Accounts Payable Professional
06-2008
Six Sigma Certification - Black Belt - The Council for Six Sigma Certification - 2006
08-2006
Software
Aderant
Vantage
SAGE
MAS
Ajera
Lawson
Concur
InfoPro
ChromeRiver
MS Excel - IF SumIf V-Lookup H-Lookup Macros
Certification
CAPP - Certified Accounts Payable Professional
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout + 2 Eagle Palms - BSA Troop 114 - Everett, WA -Designed sustainable dugouts for Mukilteo Little League Field Complex
- Completed National Youth Leadership Training - BSA - Mt. Baker Council, WA
- Completed Woodbadge Training - BSA - Mt. Baker Council, WA
Quote
Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.
Albert Einstein