Christine Walter
Apple Valley, MN 55124
***********@********.***
SUMMARY:
Proficient and detailed Accounts Payable professional looking for my next long-term opportunity. I am a well-organized and detail-oriented individual with the abilities to multi-task, analyze and organize new information quickly, communicate effectively, and problem-solve efficiently.
CAREER HISTORY:
Accounts Payable Associate, Norcraft Companies August 2015 to present
Verify invoices for accuracy and validity
Process invoices using the AS400 system
Process commissions for external sales representatives
Store Supervisor, Byerly’s, September 1992 – present
Proficient at night and day bookkeeping
Train new evening bookkeepers
Supervise cashiers and cashier assistants
Provide administrative assistance for the General Manager and Store managers
Provide outstanding customer service
Led the safety committee meetings to comply to OSHA regulations
Accounts Payable Associate, Elkay January 2010 to April 2015
Verify invoices for accuracy and validity
Process invoices using the SAP system
Accounts Payable Associate and Supervisor, Lifetouch Inc. June 1988 to September 2009
Verify invoices for accuracy and validity
Process invoices using Lawson software
Create spreadsheets and letters using Microsoft Word and Excel
Create and enter journal entries in Lawson
Work with confidential information
Account reconciliations
Month end closing process
Year end closing process
1099 reporting
Find new and efficient ways to increase productive within the department
Train new employees
EDUCATION:
Lawson Midwest user group summer meetings
Certified Food Manager Training, Lund Food Holdings, January 2009
HIPPA Trained, November 2007
Diploma, Alexandria Technical Institute 1986 - 1988
Diploma, Osakis High School, 1986
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Created a desktop manual for the accounts payable department for use in training new employees
Involved in Best Practices for the Accounts Payable department
Created upload files for invoices to be entered more efficiently into the Lawson system
Worked with vendors to get invoices sent electronically to upload into the Lawson
Repeatedly asked to present to the finance departments about Best Practices and efficiencies that I have created within the Accounts Payable department.