Project Manager Accounts Payable

Wendy d. Carlson

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Enterprising, hard working and technically skilled Senior accounts payable specialist known for

accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for financial institution.

A/P career spans 14 years of experience in finance and accounting. Backed by Accredited Payables

Specialist and Manager National Certifications, as well as MS Office Suite, and Oracle Financials

software.

Key Skills

• Accounts Payable Processes & Management • Understanding of written, oral, or diagram

• Invoices/Expense Reports/Credit Card forms

Transactions • Creation and writing of policies and

• Basic Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping procedures

• Lease and Contractual Agreements • Journal Entries, General Ledger & Payroll

Management process knowledge

• Vendor Negotiations & Management • Teambuilding, Staff Training & Supervision

• Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

Professional Experience

Evangelical christian Credit union – Brea, CA

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, 12/96 to present

Handles daily A/P processes; supervise and train backup; manage vendor/supplier relations; oversee the

timely, accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, credit memos and credit card transactions.

Maintain adherence to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; address escalated issues from

employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; ensure accurate and compliant A/P files and records

in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Key Results:

• Manages the accurate and timely processing of up to 600 invoices (>$2M) per month for 9 company

locations.

• Project Manager for several company wide improvement processes (including timekeeping upgrade

for 175 employees, expense reimbursement and credit card automation for 300+ employees). Trained

users and served as the primary “go to” troubleshooter on new systems, propelling efficiency gains

and cost savings.

• Consistently maintain accuracy in calculating figures and amounts including taking advantage of

vendor discounts.

• Understands the need to maintain confidentiality regarding issues of a sensitive nature and all

booking processes.

• Demonstrates the ability to “fill in” at a moment’s notice, quickly mastering new systems, processes

and workflows.

• Makes customers and their needs a primary focus; developing and sustaining productive customer

relationships.

• Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives, taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required,

and being proactive.

Wendy D. Carlson

Résumé Page Two

• Clearly conveys information and ideas in oral and written form to individuals or groups in a manner

that engages the audience, helping them understand and retain the message. Comprehends

communication from others.

• Writes and creates company policies and procedures for A/P related processes.

• Conference speaker on Oracle Financial Software improvements and processes at world conferences.

Education and affiliations

Long Beach City College

Associate of Science courses, 1988 1991 which includes Medical Terminology and Nursing courses

Accredited Member of TAPN (The Accounts Payable Network), 2000 to Present

Accredited Member of IOMA (Institute of Management and Administration), 2000 to Present

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