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Accounts Payable Team Lead

Location:
Lanham, MD
Posted:
July 24, 2023

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DEBBIE A. MCCLARY

SUMMARY:

Subject matter expert with over 25 plus years of experience in accounts payable. Dedicated team leader with extensive knowledge of full accounts payable cycle, organized with excellent communication skills. Maintains poise under pressure as an individual and team setting alike. Thrives in deadline-driven environments proven results. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Procure-to-Pay

• Leadership

• Team Management

• SOX compliant environment

• Process Improvement

• Cash Flow Planning

• Customer Services

COMPUTER SYSTEMS: Microsoft Office, QAD, One Stream, Deltek GCS Premier, Deltek Costpoint 7, Certify, Foundation, Bullhorn, Solomon, JD Edwards, QAD, Sage, Anybill, QuickBooks, PeachTree, ADP and Paychex EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Catalent Pharma Solutions LLC

Accountant

Jan 2022 – present

Software: QAD/SharePoint/JD Edwards

• Serves as liaison and subject matter expect for the resolution of vendor inquiries.

• Initiates and completes the manual process of payment for monthly company required invoices.

• Ensures the timely and accurate processing of all payment types in company used enterprise systems.

• Actively participates in month-end close.

• Identifies unposted transactions of all Non-PO entries in the Share Point system.

• Receives and routes vendor invoices for approval.

• Process and code vendor invoices to the appropriate GL accounts upon approval.

• Works closely with colleagues throughout the company to resolve invoice discrepancies. Catalent Pharma Solutions LLC

Accounts Payable Site Team Lead

Jan 2022 – present

Software: QAD

• Serve as a point of escalation for the Site when Shared Services team members are not able to resolve vendor inquiries.

• Manage the timely and accurate processing of all payment types in QAD

• Actively participates in month-end close activities by identifying unposted transactions and approve all Non-PO entries

• Receive and route vendor invoices from Accounts Payable email-box.

• Process and code vendor invoices to the appropriate GL accounts upon approval.

• Assisted in the transition of Site AP functions to Shared Services.

• Work closely with Buyers and Requisitioners to resolve open items Aerotek Professional (Catalent Pharma)

Accounts Payable Team Lead

Feb 2019 – Dec 2021

Software: QAD

• Assisting over 300 suppliers (individually) & over 2,100 suppliers (department) with an entry of invoices, payments, credits, invoices, and statement reconciliation understanding and utilizing company 3-way match procedures.

• Lead team of 5 people with AP team for direct shipment invoicing and 3-way match invoicing team.

• Realigned workload and reduced head count without disruption of services to vendor accounts during transition to Shared Services.

• Assisted, guided, and instructed support staff on non-routine policy interpretations or transaction problems which require resolutions.

• Served as a point of escalation when team members are not able to resolve or respond to vendor inquiries or internal emails.

• Provided guidance & feedback on team member performance reviews/performance improvement plans.

• Evaluated and implemented process and procedural changes to improve efficiency.

• Planned and directed work for the accounts payable team to be able to meet departmental deadlines.

• Reconciled vendor statements and resolved issues related to open purchase orders

• Served as a liaison between accounts payable and warehouse to resolve receiving issues. KBR

Nov 2019 – Jan 2020

Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) Greenbelt, MD (NASA) (Government Contractor) Software: Deltek Costpoint 7

Aston Carter Staffing Agency (L3 Harris Corporation) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECALIST Millersville, MD (Navy Defense System) (Government Contractor) May2020 –Oct2020

Software: Deltek Costpoint 7

• Receive and audit incoming invoices, verifying them against a system-generated purchase order, receiving document code and ultimately entering those invoices into QAD system

• Process high volume of Accounts Payable invoices daily (2 way, 3 way match)

• Address vendor inquiries, investigate and correct any discrepancies

• Worked directly with Procurement to resolve any PO discrepancy issues

• Handled all check disbursements, 1099 and tax related matters

• Ensured accuracy of financials specifically AP, AR and project accounting for month end close procedures

• Assist with month end closings

• Conducted an audit of all transactions in GAMMA to ensure they were correctly entered before they interfaced into Deltek Costpoint for payment

• Responded to financial questions or concerns to meet business needs

• Provided accounting assistance to other department managers and operations staff to improve employee performance

• Worked directly with the Controller and Accounting Director to develop SOP for the department during implementation of policies and procedures

• Sole AP role, managing the smooth running of Accounts Payable from start to finish

• Processed high volume of invoices weekly

• Processed and disbursed checks weekly.

• Developed strong rapport with customers and researched and resolved customer inquiries. Midas Utilities, LLC (Trenchless Infrastructure Rehabilitation Co.) (Government Contractor) ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER, Capitol Heights, MD

May 2017 to Apr 2019

Software: Foundation and Certify

• Manage the AP and Client Cost Checks - Workflow and team to ensure timely and accurate payments to all Vendors and Employees.

• Managed the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable across multiple locations (national and regional) using check, ACH, credit card, Positive pay, and wire payment methods

• Communicates all activities to Controller

• Received vendor invoices daily by regular mail and AP email.

• Process and code vendor invoices to the appropriate GL accounts upon approval.

• Processed high volume invoices upload through Certify and download into Foundations accounts system on a weekly basis for multiple satellites.

• Responsible for all check disbursements and intercompany transactions.

• Ensures timeliness and accuracy of vendor invoices entered; any discrepancies are immediately resolved.

• Maintained month end schedule to ensure close deadlines are met to include reconciliation of all AP accounts, cash management including credit card reconciliations, preparation of expense allocations, identification, and processing of operating and recurring COGS accruals.

• Developed, implement, and maintain system, procedures and policies related to Accounts Payable to ensure adherence to company guidelines.

• Assigned projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy. Coordinates, selects, and hires employees. Trained and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work productivity. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel plan of actions.

• Ensured workload balancing for team members and cross-training amongst staff. EDUCATION:

Strayer University Takoma Park, MD

Master of Business Administration Jan 2020-October2022 Concentration Management

Presidential List 2020

The Honor Society of the Collegiate December 2020

Leadership & Achievement

UTS New York, NY

Master of Arts in Religious Education, May 2018

Concentration Counseling

Presidential List 2015-2017

Everest University Orlando, FL

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration October 2015 Presidential List 2014-2015

Everest University Orlando, FL

Associate of Science in Accounting January 2014

Dean’s List 2013, Presidential List 2014



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