TAMMI NELSON

Home: 815-***-**** Email:adybjp@r.postjobfree.com Crystal Lake, IL LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tammi-r-nelson

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Regulatory Compliance Reporting Vendor Relationship Building

Accounts Payable Executive with 30+ years of accomplishments in account payable and receivable. Skilled in maintaining optimal accuracy during invoice processing. Proficiency in multiple accounting applications with excellent attention to detail coupled with strong organizational skills to ensure a streamlined and efficient payment process. Strives to provide accurate, objective, and timely financial reports to inform cash flow management decisions.

KEY SKILLS

Microsoft Office RACK Analysis Reporting Reconciliation Vendor Relationship Organizational Management Problem Analysis Accuracy MAS90 AS400 AIMS Sage 500 ERP 2017 Nitro Pro DocuSign Aturian LEIF Filebound IDEA Coupa

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS/LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

Streamline and redesign the accounts payable process, increasing system efficiency by.

Improve financial measurements, including ROI and revenues by following prescribed company policies and procedures.

Adopt a proactive approach evident in the extensive upgrade of control procedures, improving audit results.

Leverage attention to detail and problem-solving skills, resulting in reduction in transaction issues.

Accelerate month-end closing process to two days prior to end of the month, resulting in timely and accurate financial reports.

Decrease banking costs by initiating and emphasizing on online transfer systems for payment purposes.

Harness rollercoaster accounts payable project during a company merger and adapt the existing account payable system post-merger, ensuring no loose ends during the transition period.

Develop and conduct training and development programs to enhance employee skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Corporate Imaging Concepts, Northbrook, IL 2022 – 2023

Kemper Valve & Fittings, Island Lake, IL 2011 – 2021

Sierra Company Petroleum, Lake in the Hills, IL 2003 – 2010

Communications Supply Company, Carol Stream, IL 2001 – 2003

Walter E Smithe, Itasca, IL 1991 – 2001

Accounts Payable Processor and Accounts Receivables

Researched and resolved billing discrepancies within 2 weeks to clean up overdue accounts and maintain system accuracy.

Designed a system that organized invoices and packing slips separately in a chronological manner to ease the Accounts Payable process, resulting in reduction in processing time.

Yielded cost savings by verifying the accuracy of vendor invoices' while following up on credit notes and discounts.

Posted all invoices on a daily basis to the internal database, maintaining a 100% accuracy rate in full compliance with accounting standards and company policy.

Established solid and positive relationships with vendors by responding to payment queries, analyzing and resolving pricing discrepancies, and adhering to credit terms and limits.

Validated the accuracy of financial reports by performing monthly supplier reconciliations for multiple accounts.

Processed check runs weekly and oversaw timely wire transfers, improving accounts payables process and reducing late fees.

Accelerated month-end closing procedures by ensuring timely posting of all invoices, reconciliations performed, and relevant journal entries passed.

Generated invoices to respective clients based on management reports available, improving the sales tracking system.

Managed, analyzed, and processed travel and expense reports to ensure adherence to budget limits.

Maintained customer accounts and databases by reconciling any outstanding issues, mitigating the risk of material inaccuracy in financial statements.

Developed, coordinated, and conducted training programs for new hires, enhancing employee skills and improving productivity.

Collections on A/R side.

EDUCATION

General Accounting Coursework

College of DuPage

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