Deborah Lares
* ***** **** ** **** Rapids, MN ***48
********@*****.***
Overview:
A highly motivated and established Accounts Payable Associate with a
verifiable record of accomplishments spanning over 20 years. Highly
creative, recognized as a results-orientated and solution-focused
individual. Most programs were self-taught and learned. Natural
troubleshooter.
Areas of Strength:
. Accounts Payable
. Organizational Skills
. Communication Skills
. Time Management Skills
. Research Abilities
. Vendor Returns
. Attention to Detail
. Claims Clerk
. Computer Literacy
. Team Player
. Invoice Processing
. Identify and Solve Problems
Job Experience:
Senior Accounting Associate/Freight Auditor
Nasco
Fort Atkinson, WI
1989 - 2012
. Responsible for all capacities of accounts payable.
. Processed high level of invoices, especially during peak business
seasons, of up to 300-400 invoices daily.
. Used 3-way match in AS400/IP6 to verify receipts, purchase orders and
vendor invoices.
. Calculated payment terms for vendors based on entered invoice
information.
. Communicated closely with global vendors to address inquiries and/or
concerns.
. Assisted in transitioning from paper to electronic files and
processing.
. Identified discrepancies and suspended process until things could be
corrected.
. Managed vendor returns in an efficient manner.
. Assisted internal inquiries with multiple departments.
. Recorded/ reported freight claims in Access to track and update
management.
. Managed, supervised and trained entry and mid-level employees.
. Provided support to accountant with special projects as needed.
. Involved in the design, implementation, and training of switching
company from manual checks and invoices.
Computer Skills:
. Microsoft Word
. Microsoft Excel
. Microsoft Outlook
. Microsoft Access
. FileMaker Pro
. AS400 (IP6)
. Kofax
. QuickBooks Pro
. 10-Key Skill
. Proprietary Software