SUSAN LYN LUTHCKE

Glendora, CA *****

626-***-****

ad2csh@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Competent, compassionate and empathetic Accounts Payable Manager with 20+ years of experience. Works well under pressure with a persistent, determined, and goal-oriented outlook. Overseeing systems conversions, managing high-volume environment, solving complex issues and streamline existing processes. Focused on embracing new career opportunities.

HIGHLIGHT

Managed large teams up to 15 employees – passionate about continued growth and experience in mentoring end- users in system training, as well as implementing new policy and procedures.

Software super-user well-versed in PeopleSoft, JDE Edwards, NetSuite, QuickBooks, FDM4, SAP, AS400, Trancepta, Tiplati, Coupa, and Microsoft Office Suite, Excel (V-Lookups, Pivot tables Formulas, Charts)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Auctane LLC – DBA Stamps.com, Endicia, ShipStation and ShipEngine 02/2022-09/2023

Sr Accounts Payable Manager/El Segundo

Own the entire Accounts Payable process from partnering with Purchasing through accurate and timely processing of payments and recording cost, including the ability to electronically store and efficiently retrieve all relevant documents needed across the organization

Oversee and provide guidance for the ongoing day-to-day activities and longer-term strategic direction of the department

Manage, mentor and develop staff and monitor training and development

Develop and maintain applicable policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. Maintain plans and strategy for maintenance, continuity, and functionality accounts payable systems. Evaluate and implement new systems and software, including Tipalti invoice automation.

Maintain accuracy, timeliness and efficiency in high volume and complex accounts payable environment. Focus on continuous improvement in accounts payable volume and accuracy

Assure the timely completion and accuracy of reports. Design, analyze and provide ad hoc requests for information regarding firm accounts and related metrics. Conduct all related periodic, month-end and year-end closings and the preparation of consolidated reports

Responsible for department processes including vendor payments, expense reimbursements, processing of EDI files, payment run processing and vendor account reconciliation

Maintain effective vendor relationships by working with vendors on outstanding invoice issues

Maintain effective vendor relationships by working with vendors on outstanding invoice issues

Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress business objectives in AP, staff performance, match exceptions, and GL coding

Review and file of 1099’s and other tax and compliance related activities

Century Group - Consultant 08/2021 – 02/2022 Sr Accounts Payable Manager/El Segundo

Own the entire Accounts Payable process from partnering with Purchasing through accurate and timely processing of payments and recording cost, including the ability to electronically store and efficiently retrieve all relevant documents needed across the organization

Oversee and provide guidance for the ongoing day-to-day activities and longer-term strategic direction of the department

Manage, mentor and develop staff and monitor training and development

Responsible for department processes including vendor payments, expense reimbursements, processing of EDI files, payment run processing and vendor account reconciliation

Maintain effective vendor relationships by working with vendors on outstanding invoice issues

Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress business objectives in AP, staff performance, match exceptions, and GL coding

Mange Days Payables Outstanding and recommend changes to improve cash flow

Managed workflow to achieved established goals

Ensured vendor invoices are processed and approved by appropriate Department Heads

Ensured mater vendor file was current and properly maintained

Reconciled high volume vendor aging on a weekly basis

Review and file of 1099’s and other tax and compliance related activities

TechStyle Inc DBA: Fabletics, Just Fab, Shoe Dazzle, and Savage X Fenty 06/2018 - 08/2021

Sr Accounts Payable Manager/El Segundo

Own the entire Accounts Payable process from partnering with Purchasing through accurate and timely processing of payments and recording cost, including the ability to electronically store and efficiently retrieve all relevant documents needed across the organization

Oversee and provide guidance for the ongoing day-to-day activities and longer-term strategic direction of the department

Manage, mentor and develop staff and monitor training and development

Develop and maintain applicable policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. Maintain plans and strategy for maintenance, continuity, and functionality accounts payable systems. Evaluate and implement new systems and software, including Trancepta invoice automation.

Implemented ACH payments through Oracle and tested, setups, reconciliation and resolution

Maintain accuracy, timeliness and efficiency in high volume and complex accounts payable environment. Focus on continuous improvement in accounts payable volume and accuracy

Assure the timely completion and accuracy of reports. Design, analyze and provide ad hoc requests for information regarding firm accounts and related metrics. Conduct all related periodic, month-end and year-end closings and the preparation of consolidated reports

Responsible for department processes including vendor payments, expense reimbursements, processing of EDI files, payment run processing and vendor account reconciliation

Maintain effective vendor relationships by working with vendors on outstanding invoice issues

Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress business objectives in AP, staff performance, match exceptions, and GL coding

Administer purchasing, credit and travel card programs.

Review and file of 1099’s and other tax and compliance related activities

Fashion Nova 09/2017 – 06/2018

Sr Accounts Payable Manager/Vernon

Oversee and provide guidance for the ongoing day-to-day activities and longer-term strategic direction of the department

Work with factors to increase line of credit and approve orders

Implemented 2-way matching included testing, setup, reconciliation and resolution

Run Historical Aged Reports and Created Reports in system

Updated and Maintained Vendor Master

Created Dashboards in the ERP system to track KPI’s

Review and file of 1099’s and other tax and compliance related activities

Automate P-Card Reconciliation through NetSuite

Prepare reports for month-end and ad hoc reports, create filtered reports on demand

Managed monthly closing and year end

City of Hope 07/2014 - 07/2017

Sr. Accounts Payable Manager/Duarte

•Own the entire Accounts Payable process from partnering with Purchasing through accurate and timely processing of payments and recording cost, including the ability to electronically store and efficiently retrieve all relevant documents needed across the organization

•Oversee and provide guidance for the ongoing day-to-day activities and longer-term strategic direction of the department

•Team processed over 50,000 invoices a month, EDI, punchout, and invoice processing

•Implemented EDI, Punchout including invoice testing, setup, reconciliation and resolution

•Implemented Accounts Payable Automation including, testing, setup, reconciliation and resolution

•Implemented approval workflow process in ERP system

•Implemented ACH and Wires to be processed through the ERP system and file transmitted to the bank for processing payments to vendors

•Developed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure progress business objectives in AP, staff performance, match exceptions, and GL coding

•Ability to perform vendor analysis, expense review and analysis, and ad-hoc reports

•Research, analyze, and resolve complex payment and vendor issues

•Review and file of 1099’s and other tax and compliance related activities

•Automate P-Card through PeopleSoft and Reconciliation

•Prepare reports for month-end and ad hoc reports, create filtered reports on demand.

•Implemented EDI processing for invoice processing

BCBG Max Azria 12/2000 - 07/2014

Sr. Accounts Payable Manager/Vernon

•Oversee and provide guidance for the ongoing day-to-day activities and longer-term strategic direction of the department

•Designed and implement accounting procedures on A/P share drive

•Worked with Treasury and forecasted monthly budgets for payment releases

•Mange Days Payables Outstanding and recommend changes to improve cash flow

•Managed workflow to achieved established goals

•Ensured vendor invoices are processed and approved by appropriate Department Heads

•Ensured mater vendor file was current and properly maintained

•Reconciled high volume vendor aging on a weekly basis

•Reconciled the P-Cards and the American Express on a weekly and monthly basis

•Implemented EDI including invoice testing, setup, reconciliation and resolution

•Support the month end and year end close process

•Reviewed and Approved AP and GL Reconciliations

•Lead teams through system (IT) integrations for JDE ERP

•Review and file of 1099’s and other tax and compliance related activities

Frederick’s of Hollywood 05/2000 - 12/2000

Accounts Payable Manager/Hollywood CA

•Assisted with the reorganization when filing Chapter 11

•Managed two accounting systems pre and post due to Chapter 11

•Oversee and provide guidance for the ongoing day-to-day activities and longer-term strategic direction of the department

•Created and maintained policy and procedures for the AP team

•Ran ad-hoc reports on demand

•Worked very closely with CFO on cash forecast on a daily basis

•Coordinated check processing with AP team to ensure all appropriate payments were included in the payment run

•Support the month end and year end close process

Warnaco Inc DBA Olga Bras and Speedo 01/1992 – 05/2000

Accounts Payable Manager/Commerce

•Oversee and provide guidance for the ongoing day-to-day activities and longer-term strategic direction of the department

•Responsible for all cash disbursements such as wire transfer, letter of credits, drafts, checks

•Implemented 2- and 3-way match for raw material receiving through ACS

•Serve as liaison for the accounts payable department in providing resolution to invoice disputes and inquires, both from external (e.g. vendors, auditors, etc.) parties and internal customers

•Supported month end and year end close process

•Supervised upgrade and data migration including invoice testing, setup reconciliation and resolution

•Review and file of 1099’s and other tax and compliance related activities

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