Accounts Payable Specialist Resume Example Clow Stamping Company

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Summary

Responsible finance associate skilled in accounting procedures, reconciliations and issue resolution. Well-organized and analytical in approaching problems and resolving variances. Bringing 19 years of related experience and superior work ethic focused on maximizing efficiency and maintaining financial compliance.

Detail-oriented and methodical with excellent accounting knowledge, mathematical skills and proficiency. Diligent about keeping records current with accurate expense tracking and invoice processing. Highly organized, proactive and responsible professional.

Seasoned professional with a significant background in accounts payable over my 19-year career. Proficient in tracking expenses, preparing reports and maintaining records. Collaborative team player and self-motivated employee well-versed in GAAP.

Skills

Invoice coding
Sales tax reporting
Account reviewing
Transaction verification
Payment processing
Entry recording
Vendor relations
Document scanning and maintenance

Accounting operations management
Invoicing and billing
Vendor relationships
Accounts payable
GAAP principles
Payment coordination
Account reconciliation

Experience

Clow Stamping Company | Merrifield, MNAccounts Payable Specialist09/2017 - Current

Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
Prepared and updated vendor files, including tax and insurance information.
Compiled financial data including compliant ledger and journal records.
Calculated month-end accrual entries for trade payables.
Processed and reconciled 400+ purchase parts, raw materials, and freight invoices weekly.
Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording accounts payable data and reconciled daily totals to confirm proper accounting.
Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
Handled high-volume invoice processing for manufacturing operation.
Calculated and verified all figures, calculations and documents.

Ascensus Inc. | Brainerd, MNSenior Billing Specialist07/2007 - 07/2017

Eliminated billing inaccuracies by reconciling multiple accounts monthly.
Verified accuracy of information and resolved discrepancies with vendors before entering invoices for payment.
Trained new team members on company policies and accounting systems to keep team operations productive and efficient.
Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
Processed check requests and invoices for multiple locations every monthly.
Maintained historical records by scanning and filing documents.
Performed accurate and fully compliant monthly closing processes, accruals and journal entries.
Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions.
Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice and expense reports.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Ascensus Inc. | Brainerd, MNCollections Specialist01/2005 - 06/2007

Processed payments over phone and set up recurring drafts.
Ensured clients received comprehensive packages containing all key information, including demand letter and loan authorization.
Arranged for debt repayment and established repayment schedule based on customer finances.
Determined impact of proposed solutions for delinquent clients, discussed options and determined candidates for foreclosure.
Notified customers of delinquent accounts with attempt to collect outstanding amounts.
Recorded and updated customer personal accounts with accurate contact information.
Met demands of busy collections group by performing high volume of daily calls.
Located and monitored overdue accounts using billing system to begin collections process.
Remained calm, stayed professional and provided exceptional service on all calls, even when interacting with difficult individuals.
Received payment and ensured proper posting to appropriate customers accounts.
Recorded information about customers' financial status and collections status efforts.

Ascensus Inc. | Brainerd, MNAccounts Receivable Specialist11/2003 - 05/2005

Partnered with cash application team and credit manager on timely and accurate posting of remittances.
Investigated billing discrepancies and implemented effective solutions to resolve concerns and prevent future problems.
Routinely contacted account holders with balances over 30 days past due to resolve delinquencies.
Worked closely with delinquent account holders to collect and reconcile accounts through approved channels.
Processed over 5,000 payments every week.
Performed various accounts receivable functions, including cash receipts posting, updating cash flow reports and researching chargebacks and write-offs.
Kept accounts receivable tracking database current with relevant client information, collection and billing progress and program changes.

Education and Training

Central Lakes College | Brainerd, MNAssociate of Arts in Accounting And Finance2002

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Clow Stamping Company
Ascensus Inc.

School Attended

Central Lakes College

Job Titles Held:

Accounts Payable Specialist
Senior Billing Specialist
Collections Specialist
Accounts Receivable Specialist

Degrees

Associate of Arts in Accounting And Finance

Accounts Payable Specialist Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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