Karen Anderson

**** ******* ******, ******** ** *4107

Home: 336-***-**** - ac8ocf@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Accountant with advanced Accounts Payable knowledge who thrives on interacting with people of all ages and personalities and has experience

working in a fast-paced, multi-company environment. Enthusiastic about streamlining procedures and increasing team efficiency. Strong sense of

responsibility and dedication to providing outstanding service to both internal and external contacts.

Highlights

ERP systems - SAP, Microsoft Dynamics GP, AX and Oracle Proactive and positive team leader

Manufacturing and Shared Services experience Strong problem solving and analytical skills

1099 reporting, B notices and Unclaimed Property filings Self-starter with ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task

Experience

Omnova Solutions - Beachwood, OH

September 2018 to February 2019

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Recruited, interviewed and hired new employees to rebuild the accounts payable department.

Assigned daily payment batches to two AP Specialists for processing and reported totals to management.

Acted as a subject matter expert for accounts payable matters and worked to resolve old issues to avoid escalation.

Supervised the Vendor Maintenance Specialist and approved all changes to the vendor database.

Identified opportunities to improve vendor maintenance processes and reduce redundancies across departments.

Managed the vendor database review and completed the 1099 filing.

Completed month end AP reports for Accounting and presented a forecasting summary to the Treasury Manager.

Flynn Restaurant Group LLC - Independence, OH

September 2017 to August 2018

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Supervised a nine member Accounts Payable team and led them in training, development and performance evaluations.

Redistributed team responsibilities to improve workflow by focusing on individual strengths and personal goals.

Facilitated round table discussions with team to brainstorm new processes aimed at reducing processing time and entry errors.

Used exemplary communication and interaction skills to build strong working relationships with coworkers and vendors.

Assisted with Concur Invoice Solutions implementation and created training materials for Operations and Support Center staff.

Partnered with IT to add vendor fields required in SAP to properly collect data for 1099 filing and reduce number of B-notices.

Dwellworks LLC - Cleveland, OH

January 2016 to June 2017

Lead Accounts Payable

Trained AP clerks on new company procedures and supervised projects assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Implemented an EFT payment option to vendors to reduce time and costs associated with check payments.

Reviewed domestic and international travel expense reports for compliance and assisted with the creation of a new travel policy.

Created new W-9 collection process with vendor maintenance group to increase efficiency and visibility between departments.

Performed month-end duties including account reconciliations, accrual calculations and review of AP reports.

Managed 1099 reporting and served as primary contact for consultants and expat employees.

Cross-trained in AR and temporarily replaced the AR/Credit Specialist during her maternity leave.

Horizons Incorporated - Warrensville Heights, OH

February 2013 to November 2015

Accounts Payable Lead

Calculated and processed wire, ACH and direct debit payments in domestic and multiple foreign currencies.

Created new wire templates on bank website and reported daily totals and currency fluctuations to Controller.

Retained VAT invoices on UK vendor purchases and prepared quarterly VAT filing and GL account reconciliation.

Maintained vendor W-9s and prepared year-end 1099 forms and related reporting.

Coordinated staff training and company transition to a new web based expense reporting program.

Leggett & Platt, Inc - Carthage, MO/Greensboro, NC

October 2002 to June 2012

Internal Auditor

Performed operational and compliance audits in manufacturing facilities in fifteen countries in South American, Europe and Asia.

Completed audit reviews of new acquisitions to verify controls were in compliance with Corporate policies and procedures.

Communicated recommendations for strengthening internal controls and business processed to management.

Corporate Accountant

Resolved discrepancies in branch accounts with Corporate AR, AP and Payroll departments while under tight reporting deadlines.

Traveled to manufacturing facilities to train new branch accountants, perform quarterly balance sheet reviews and inventory counts.

Education

Bachelor of Science : Accounting

Missouri Southern State University Joplin, Missouri

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