purchasing accounts payable representative resume example with 17 years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Accomplished, results driven and dedicated team leader with over twenty years of accounting experience, and exceptional problem solving and communication skills.
A pro-active strategic thinker skilled at streamlining accounting processes that result in increased efficiencies and productivity. Experienced and success with regards to contract negotiations and purchasing agreements, which contribute to the reduction expenses and operational cost.
High level of proficiency with the following application: MS Office suites, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, Oracle, AS400, Solomon, Elite and Great Plains. To secure a supervisory position within an organization, this will allow me to use my accounts payable expertise and purchasing experience while becoming a vital asset to the company.
Highlights
Accounting operations professional
Complex problem solving
Great Plains knowledge
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
Systems implementation
Flexible
Strong communication skills
General ledger accounting aptitude
Expert in customer relations
Procedure development
Process improvement strategies
Cost reduction and containment
Accomplishments
Reduced the open invoice cycle time from 120 plus days to 30 days by developing new dispute reporting procedures.
Experience
Purchasing Accounts Payable Representative, 11/2011 - Current Cava – Vienna, VA,
Full Cycle Accounts Payable + streamlined and improved processes for more efficiency
Purchasing - representing a 10% total savings in office supplies within 9 months of implementation, this resulted in over $100,000 saving.
Ensure that GPO Pricing is Used according to Pricing agreements with Vendors and Departments
Work with Department Managers to ensure GPO vendors are being used
Created Request for Proposals and Quotes
Negotiated Contract with Vendors
Recommended that systems be streamlined within departments and Implemented policies and procedures
Recommended more system automation and suggested ways to improve processes
Excellent Internal and External Customer relations
Trained staff
Resolved issues
Accounts Payable Clerk, 11/2010 - 07/2011 Tech Air – Crystal Lake, IL,
Full Cycle Accounts Payable which includes managing, receiving, processing and coding of
Invoice's, check distribution, analyze and reconcile vendor accounts for three hospitals
Scan invoices using the Image Now Perceptive software
Heavy vendor contact as well as heavy contact with internal customers
1099's
Trained staff
Resolved issues
Staff Accountant, 01/2007 - 07/2010 Anne Carlsen – Fargo, ND,
Full Cycle Accounts Payable managing receiving, processing, coding, and check distribution, ensuring discounts representing a total saving of 5% for 2007.
Manage and negotiate contracts between RSI and vendors, as well as create all purchase orders associated with negotiations and daily business. Successfully renegotiated several contracts for office supply and communication devices which contributed to a 36%.reduction in the overall cost.
Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: Vendor Management, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Month End Close, General Ledger and Auditing, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, 1099 reporting, Inventory, work with vendors to implement a new online purchasing system.
Trained staff
Accountant, 04/2006 - 12/2006 4 Wall Entertainment – City, STATE,
Full cycle accounts payable. Heavy vendor and client management, reconciliation of GL Accounts, AR aging, and journal entries.
Coordinate accounts payable and receivables including cash application, cash handling, direct billing, coding of invoices, and credit card processing.
Contract and Temporary Assignments, 08/2005 - 03/2006 KFORCE STAFFING – City, STATE,
Accounting Assistant: Kessinger Hunter
Accounts Payable Assistant: Ceco Construction
Accounts Payable Scanner: Inergy Propane Inc.
Accounts Payable Associate, 06/2003 - 07/2005 PROSTAFF – City, State,
Performed full cycle accounts payable. Implemented new processes as well as, instructed & ensured proper allocation of work and adherence to new processes.
Created processes for accounts payable daily functions, assisted with 1099 reporting, and provided vendor management and customer service.
Trained staff
Lead AP and delegated work to employees
Resolved issues
Education
Bachelor of Science: Technical Management/Accounting, Expected in 2015 - DeVry University - San Diego, CA GPA: Status -
Bachelor of Science Degree - DeVry University -Coursework in Business, Management and CommunicationsPrinciples of Financial Accounting courseworkOperations and Quality Management coursework
Skills
Accounts Payable, Buying/procurement, Purchasing, Vendor Management, Coding, Accountant, Billing, Credit, Reconciliation, Customer Relations, Office Supplies, Pricing, Proposals, Accounts Payable/purchasing, Accounts Receivable, Auditing, Bank Reconciliation, Contracts, General Ledger, Inventory, Month End Close, Negotiate Contracts, Payroll, Purchase Orders, Ap, Associate, Customer Service, Premier, Receptionist, Retail Sales, Invoices, Accounting, Ar, Cash, Cash Handling, Client Management, Credit Card, Gl, Journal, Receivables, Accounts For, Clerk, Scanner, As400, Contract Negotiations, Great Plains, Jd Edwards, Ms Office, Oracle, Peoplesoft, Problem Solving, Solomon, Audit, Business Management, Project Management, Cost Accounting, Managerial, Sales, Sales And
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