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Olivia Chris
Account Specialist
Personal Info
- Email: oliviachris@teci2.com
- Phone: (555)555-5555
- City: Richmond
- State / Province: VA 20191
- Availability: Available
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English (Read, Write, Speak)
Spanish (Read, Write, Speak)
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Introduction
Accounts payable specialist known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions. A/P career includes strong experience in manufacturing, higher education and other industries and has included accountability for the processing of up to 20,000 invoices per month. Backed by solid credentials (BS in accounting) and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) as well as MS Office Suite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, QuickBooks, ERP/EDI systems and SAP.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Accounting l Account Technical School, Richmond, VA
My Industry Skills
- Accounts Payable Processes & Management
- Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping
- GAAP Standards & Government Regulations
- Vendor Negotiations & Management
- ERP, EDI & Financial System Technologies
- Records Organization & Management
- Journal Entries & General Ledger
- Team building & Staff Supervision
Professional Experience
Accounts Payable Specialist
2/15 to Present l Acme Richmond, VA company
Handle daily A/P processes; supervise A/P clerks; manage vendor/supplier relations; and oversee the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions.
- Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 20,000 invoices ($1M) per month for large, multi-site organization. Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved all issues.
- Implemented technologies and process automations, including new EDI and ERP systems. Trained users and served as the primary troubleshooter on new systems, which propelled efficiency gains and cost-savings.
- Instituted formal cross-checking of pack-lists and invoices, turning around problem of supplier overpayments and saving thousands of dollars each month.
- Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers/vendors from Net 7 to Net 60 days for manufacturer emerging from bankruptcy. Improved cash flow and facilitated company’s return to profitability.
Accounts Payable Clerk
2/12 to 2/15 l TEMP INC. Richmond, VA
Assumed responsibility for the accounts payable process in temporary contract positions. Filled in for absent, vacationing or unfilled A/P roles for a variety of companies.
- Resolved months of backlogged work, restored order and organization to processes/records in disarray, researched and solved billing problems and corrected invoicing and journal entry errors that had previously been missed.
- Furnished company executives with A/P liability summaries and cash flow reports that were consistently praised for their accuracy, user-friendliness and timeliness.
- Handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with a nationwide network of vendors and suppliers.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
6/03 to 2/12 | A/P Clerk, 5/00 to 6/03 l DEF university, Richmond, VA
Promoted to supervise accounts payable operations for ABC University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
- Recognized by university administration for injecting improvements into recordkeeping controls that reversed a history of missed payment deadlines, lost invoices and lack of proper authorization for expenditures.
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