Nicole Lynn West Accounts Payable Specialist

adjg7w@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn 708-***-**** Blue Island, IL 60406

Detail-oriented and resourceful professional with 15+ years’ extensive accounting experience within diverse industries. Analytical professional skilled in successfully navigating complex account issues, developing, and implementing process improvements, and training junior staff employees. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building productive internal and external relationships to promote and maintain exemplary company image. Technical proficiencies include Microsoft Office Suite, Sagitta, Intaact, Sage, Mayer Material Manager, Coupa, Yardi Voyager, Dynamics SL, Compeat, MRI, Siebel, Eicon, Lotus Notes, Aviva, Great Plains eEnterprise, MediaLine, EAS, DataTrak, and Fidelio. Areas of Expertise include:

Streamlined Workflow

Process Improvements

Purchase Order Invoicing

Troubleshooting & Resolution

Cashflow Forecasting

AP Reconciliation

Discrepancy Invoicing

Vendor Management

Staff Training & Leadership

Help Desk Support

Problem Resolution

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Professional Experience

BRILLIANT STAFFING August 2019 to Present/ CONNECT SEARCH April 2019 to May 2019

Chicago, IL

Contract consulting companies in the Greater Chicago area.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Specialize in recovery of account processes for multiple organizations throughout the region while maintaining existing processes to ensure accurate payment cycles, account reconciliation, and current vendor payments. Contribute valuable input to various company-wide projects. Utilize numerous accounting platforms such as SL Dynamics, Coupa, Sage, Mayer Material Manager, and Chrome River.

Key Accomplishment:

●Served concurrent roles as Accounts Receivable Specialist for diverse industries including Manufacturing and Scrap Metal Services.

●Established Business Entities in multiple states with differing regulations.

NATIONAL HOME RENTALS Chicago, IL May 2017 to February 2019

A rapidly growing operator of single-family homes for rent in markets across the country.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Reconcile Expensify accounts, created and uploaded large vendor payments into Yardi Voyager, and input vendor, utility, broker and investor, and township charges. Initiated Commission payments for internal and external Broker fees. Created business entities in numerous states including Illinois, Florida, Indiana, Delaware, and Texas while maintaining Annual Renewals to remain in Good Standing with states. Verified timely property tax payments via manual, live check, and credit card payments.

Key Accomplishments:

●Created and implemented Standard AP Operating Procedures.

●Directed property purchases via auction and served as a key point of contact during the purchase process.

●Prepared all 1099s, Federal, and State company tax returns.

ADDISON GROUP Chicago, IL April 2016 to May 2017

A professional services firm specializing in consulting, staffing, and recruiting, and executive search.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Served contract positions at multiple diverse organizations such as Omnivere Corporation, Protein Bar, and National Home Rentals. Recovered and improved account processes while maintaining current processes for accurate payments, account reconciliation, and current vendor payments.

Key Accomplishments:

●Offered full-time employment at National Home Rentals.

AVISON YOUNG Rosemont, IL May 2014 to January 2016

Leveraging suburban location to tap into submarkets in the greater Chicago area and Southern Wisconsin submarkets.

Senior Corporate Accounts Payable Specialist

Researched contract payments, negotiate various fees, and provide exceptionally collaborative service to internal and external stakeholders. Input all management and brokerage charges, staff and broker expense reports, Co-Broker commission payments, and rent payments for all nation-wide offices. Prepared all 1099s, Federal, and State tax returns.

Key Accomplishments:

●Created and implemented current AP protocol, filing system, and innovative email processing for AY field invoices.

●Interviewed, hired, and trained two new AP Specialists; trained Management on MRI brokerage payables software.

MBT LAW Chicago, IL October 2013 to March 2014

Representation in personal injury law, real estate law, immigration law, or divorce law.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Processed Firm and Client charges, attorney and staff expense reports, request checks, and invoice payments. Researched payments and credits for individual vendors, utilities, and client charges to ensure consistently accurate accounts. Provided excellent research knowledge and customer service for internal and external clientele.

HUB INTERNATIONAL Chicago, IL September 2010 to October 2013

An insurance provider for businesses and individuals.

Premium Accounts Payable Specialist

Acted as liaison between account managers and insurance carriers while maintaining exceptional customer relations. Researched credits, charges, and payments for insurance carriers. Input policy payments for multiple carriers and clients for personal and business ensuring accurate and timely payment reconciliation.

CRAMER-KRASSELT Chicago, IL May 2006 to November 2009

One of the nation’s oldest and largest independent advertising agencies.

Accounting Coordinator

Researched invoice payments and credits to ensure discrepancies accounted for in Excel spreadsheets for multiple clients including Crown Imports and Direct General Insurance. Produced work files necessary for remote offices in New York and Phoenix. Established cross-functional collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure accounting remained consistently accurate and timely.

Key Accomplishments:

●Hired as full-time Coordinator after contracting through a contracting placement organization.

●Interviewed and trained two AP Specialists and implemented policy and procedures for the Accounts Payable Department.

Additional experience as Junior A/P Specialist for PLS Financial Services and Accounting Analyst for Accenture in the Greater Chicago area.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY Orland Park, IL 2012

Associate of Applied Science in Accounting

ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL 1993

Contact this candidate