Colleen Ford
Chandler, AZ 85286
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SUMMARY: Accounts Payable specialist with over 25 years of experience. Experienced in full-cycle AP and managing vendor relations. Highly proficient with multiple computer software applications. Detail oriented, accurate, well organized, and able to prioritize job duties with sound judgment and decision-making skills. Work well independently and as part of a team.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Iridium Satellite (contractor through Randstad) June 2018- current
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Full cycle accounts payable
Processing of several vendors and all expense reports (processed through Concur)
Weekly check runs
New vendor set ups
Responsible for AP inbox
Republic Services March 2017- May 2018
Accounts Payable Coordinator Senior
Responsible for all banking functions of AP
Review and processing of escheats
Review and processing of voids
Microchip Technologies May 2016- February 2017
Accounts Payable Representative:
Matched and processed rent payments monthly and handled all expense reports
Handled non-PO and PO invoices related to purchasing; processed 100 invoices daily
Full cycle accounts payable
Weekly check runs
Reconciliation of vendor statements
Orbital ATK - Chandler, AZ August 2011 to April 2016
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
Full cycle accounts payable
Processing of invoices and expense reports into the ERP (Costpoint) system
Audit of the documents for correct coding, allowable versus unallowable per FAR (Federal accounting
regulations)
Issuance of payments weekly
Review of all travel balance sheet accounts and corrective action taken when necessary to clear Respond to both internal and external clients in pertaining to payments and check issuance
Review of open commit report and work with purchasing and vendor to clear if needed
Banner Support Services - Chandler, AZ December 2006 to December 2010
Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
Full cycle accounts payable
Responsible for managing the daily workload and efficient operation of multiple vendors
Reconciliation of all vendors on a monthly basis
Research and identification of all non-compliance issues, working directly with the vendor and department
heads for best resolution
Performs data entry of invoices with accuracy and timeliness
Highlights:
Strong communication skills, complex problem-solving
Excel and word proficient
Proficient with accounting concepts and principles
Reconciliation of reports to clean up past due invoices
Able to follow strict guidelines prior to processing payments