Accounts Payable Specialist

Debbie Kangas

Phoenix, AZ ***** • 602-***-**** • *********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Proven Accounts Payable Specialist with a track record of enhancing vendor relations and reducing invoice processing times at CCMC. Expert in payment processing and problem resolution, demonstrating strong data inputting skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy in financial document management.

Skills

• Payment Processing

• Entry verification

• Data inputting

• Invoice Processing

• Vendor Relations

• Account Reconciliation

• Problem Resolution

• Microsoft Office

• Expense Reports

• Handling Confidential Materials

• Document Coding and Classification

• Payroll Preparation and Processing

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist, 01/2021 to 07/2024

CCMC – Scottsdale, AZ

Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.

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Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

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• Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.

• Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.

• Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.

• Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery. Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.

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• Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.

• Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred. Accounts Payable Analyst, 11/2004 to 06/2019

North American Interconnect - NAI – Scottsdale, AZ Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.

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• Processed daily invoices, check requests and expense reports.

• Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors. Enhanced vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.

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Assisted with annual audits by generating reports and collecting and consolidating invoice information.

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• Provided strong customer service and support to prevent invoice and expense issues. Provided cross-functional support for other finance departments as needed, fostering a cohesive team environment.

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• Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues. Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

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• Managed invoices for new materials and parts.

• Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information. Education

High School Diploma

Carson High School - Carson, CA

01/1989 to 05/1990

AIBT - Arizona Institute Business Technology - Phoenix, AZ

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