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Work History
Education
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Software experience includes JDE and Oracle
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Yvonne Hale

San Diego,CA

Summary

Professional with strong background in finance management, with over 25 years of 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. Adept at process optimization and vendor management, consistently reliable and adaptable to changing needs. Results driven, well versed in month end process along with AP reconciliation.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Manager (Coach)

Monrovia Nursery
01.2007 - Current
  • Managed audit preparations, ensuring thorough documentation and adherence to policies.
  • Streamlined invoice processing to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Optimized cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with vendors.
  • Successful in leading a team to and in best case practices ensuring timely entries, payments, and the use of proper GL accounts via the chart of accounts
  • Strengthened financial controls, ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
  • Analyzed payment trends to identify cost-saving opportunities within vendor contracts.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely resolution of disputes.

  • Oversaw team performance, providing mentorship that improved skills and productivity levels.
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 300 invoices per month.
  • Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
  • Reviewed monthly expense reports for accuracy, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies.
  • Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Collaborated closely with procurement on purchase orders to streamline approval processes while ensuring adherence to established budget guidelines.
  • Led month-end closing processes ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards.
  • Developed training programs for staff on accounts payable procedures and best practices.
  • Implemented automated solutions to improve workflow and decrease processing time.

Accounts Payable Manager

Naked Juice
01.2002 - 12.2006

Being that this was so long ago, I apologize in not having proper dates.

  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 200 invoices per month.
  • Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
  • Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication of company policies.
  • Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.

Education

Bonita High School
La Verne, CA

Skills

  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounts payable software
  • Onboarding and training
  • Team oversight
  • Relationship building
  • Credit card reconciliation
  • Workflow coordination
  • Financial reporting
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Invoice auditing
  • Accounts payable expertise
  • Payment scheduling
  • Journal entries expertise
  • Purchase order management
  • General ledger accounting
  • Month-end closing
  • Data entry

Software experience includes JDE and Oracle

Worked extensively in Oracle implementation when moved from JDE.  JDE experience totals roughly 10 years, and now consider myself very proficient in AP related Oracle platforms, since 2019 when we went live.

Timeline

Accounts Payable Manager (Coach)

Monrovia Nursery
01.2007 - Current

Accounts Payable Manager

Naked Juice
01.2002 - 12.2006

Bonita High School
Yvonne Hale