Accounts Payable Specialist

PROFILE

Dynamic, innovative, and versatile professional with over 15 years of finance and accounting experience, leveraging excellent communication skills to generate insights and recommendations that directly affect corporate decision making, process improvement, and profitability, while driving a culture of continuous learning. Ability to solve complex problems analytically through a collaborative and solution-oriented approach spanning organizational functions and departments in an effort to develop and implement actionable, long-term solutions.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Accounting Coordinator, DTE Energy (Contractual) Sep 2023 – Feb 2024

Processed settlement payments through ENDUR/SAP; created new vendor accounts and updated banking

Data. Analyzed accounting and invoicing data to identify problems and determine solutions. Performed

billing processes and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements. Reconciled and settled

commodity invoices, contract items, and related documentation.

Accounts Payable Specialist, JMC Management (Southfield, MI) Jan 2023 – Jun 2023

Reviewed, verified, and processed vendor invoices (60 + properties) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensured timely and accurate payments to vendors by preparing and processing payment requests (checks, electronic transfers, and online payment systems). Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors, resolved payment-related issues or discrepancies, and responded to vendor inquiries. Maintained accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records, including vendor information, invoices, payments, and related documentation. Ensured proper filing and organization of financial records for easy retrieval and audit purposes. Collaborated with property managers and stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations. Processed bank reconciliations for all properties.

Accounting Clerk, Magna Exterior Systems Engineering (Troy, MI) Feb 2017 – April 2022

Processed, verified, and reconciled Vendor accounts. Investigated and resolved Vendor account matters regarding banking, billing, or receipt of goods. Ensured invoices and supporting documentation were accurate, processed in a timely manner, adhering to the 3-way matching procedures. Set up banking transactions for Vendors for ACH payments, domestic and international. Served as back up for payroll. Instructed Co-op students, and Interns. Assisted accounting team with technical or computer application complications.

AP Analyst, Faurecia USA Holdings May 2016 –Feb 2017

Processed, verified, and reconciled Vendor accounts for Faurecia Interior Systems' Saline Plant. Investigated and resolved Vendor account issues. Served as liaison for Plant Planners, Managers, and Engineers and maintained a transparent relationship between the Shared Services and Plant Controlling departments. Ensured invoices and supporting documentation were accurate, and processed in a timely manner, adhering to the 3-way matching procedures. Assisted with various projects regarding Vendor 1099's, Portal Administration, Payment Failure Analysis, and Retro Value Adjustments as directed.

Tax Admin, Meritor, Inc. (Troy, MI) Aug 2015 – May 2016

Scanned various tax documents into a digital library, and archived former years' tax information via "One Source". Scheduled Manager Meetings and reserved conference rooms. Reviewed, distributed, and recorded incoming/outgoing mail. Verified reports and written correspondence for accuracy. Purchased office equipment and supplies and provided Administrative assistance to facilitate the Tax Department of 16 Tax Analysts, Sr. Analysts, Managers, and Directors.

Accounting Assistant/AP Clerk, NS International (Troy, MI) Oct 2013 – Jun 2014

Verified and reconciled Accounts Payable and employee expense reimbursement requests. Processed checks, wire transfers, and ACH transactions (including foreign exchange currencies). Created month-end accrual and adjusting journal entries. Maintained Fixed Assets and depreciation schedules. Forecasted weekly and monthly expenditures. Assisted Department Managers with Budget preparation and worked with Auditors for year-end closing.

Accounting Clerk II, Diocese of Gaylord (Gaylord, MI) Nov 2010 – Jul 2012

Prepared CSA (Catholic Services Appeal) billing for Diocese (80 Parishes-21 counties) -Annually, Semi Annually, Quarterly and Monthly. Processed daily cash receipts (cash, checks, ACH, and Credit Cards). Maintained customer accounts. Prepared and processed AIP checks, Payroll and taxes, Financial Statements, and Budgets for four (4) Parishes.

Office Manager/Bookkeeper, Michigan Wood Pellet, LLC (Grayling, MI) Aug 2007 –Nov 2010

And Monarch Millwork, Inc.

Processed all accounting functions, from data entry to financial reporting using QuickBooks. Leveraged all QB modules (A/R, A/P, P/R, G/L). Processed Sales and Payroll taxes as required by state and federal law. Focused on Sales and Marketing of wood pellets for both retail and wholesale customers through maintenance of the company website, mass mailings, and telephone marketing to customers and prospects. Scheduled deliveries of pellets and wood products for optimum use of transportation. Provided Personnel and Administrative support as needed. Conducted safety inspections and training for employees as required by MIOSHA.

Executive Administrator, Michaywé Owners Association (Gaylord, MI) Jan 1998 –Jun 2007

Acted as Recording Secretary at all Board and Member meetings, orchestrated and oversaw member elections. Prepared billing and processing of Members' Annual Dues. Provided Administrative support, performed title searches, and researched Township and County records to support collection efforts and to aid association attorneys. Prepared Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial statements, which were published, to members via Quarterly newsletters. Designed and maintained company website, property management database, maintained telephone system and computer networks. Collaborated with managers and committee chairpersons in the restoration and maintenance of all facilities: Clubhouse, Restaurant, Golf Course Tennis Courts, and Parks.

EDUCATION

Purdue University (Online) Continued Education

Macomb Community College (Warren, MI) Associate of Applied Science-Accounting & General Studies

SKILLS & SOFTWARE

Accounting (A/R; A/P; F/A; P/R; G/L; Sales; Payroll Taxes, Budgeting & Reconciliation); Office Management;

Database Construction: Hospitality (Golf & Restaurant). Microsoft Dynamics; SAP; QuickBooks; Excel (Proficient); Word (Proficient); Outlook (Proficient); Access DB (Advanced)

CERTIFICATION

Notary Public, State of Michigan, Commission expires 2029

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