Accounts Payable Financial Reporting

Rafael Phillips

Woodbridge, NJ 347-***-**** *********@*****.***

Objective

Detail-oriented and results-driven finance professional seeking an Accounts Payable or Finance Manager position in a dynamic organization. Offering extensive experience in financial operations, team leadership, and process optimization. Adept at leveraging technical skills to streamline workflows, ensure compliance, and deliver cost-saving solutions. Proven success in managing accounts payable functions, improving vendor relations, and supporting financial reporting processes.

Professional Experience

Accounts Payable Manager

Brooklyn Law School – Brooklyn, NY

February 2023 – Present

• Lead, train, and manage an accounts payable team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Spearhead the month-end and year-end closing process to ensure accurate financial statements.

• Oversee and reconcile American Express and TD Card statements, ensuring correct charges and proper accounting.

• Monitor and improve budgetary spending, ensuring compliance with financial policies and controls.

• Collaborate with vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain relationships, and ensure timely payments.

• Track accounts payable aging and drive initiatives to reduce payment cycles, improving cash flow management.

• Implemented process improvements that reduced processing time by 30%, increasing efficiency.

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

AFD Contract Furniture – New York, NY

April 2022 – February 2023

• Managed accounts payable using advanced accounting software, ensuring timely and accurate payments.

• Strengthened vendor relationships through clear communication and efficient issue resolution.

• Processed invoices, payroll, and employee expense reports while maintaining strict adherence to departmental procedures.

• Conducted month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, ensuring financial accuracy and consistency across all records.

• Identified and resolved discrepancies in billing, leading to a reduction in vendor disputes. Accounts Payable Manager

WP Carey Inc. – New York, NY

April 2006 – April 2022

• Directed the accounts payable department, overseeing a team and managing a high volume of transactions with minimal errors.

• Streamlined the company’s PCard and Concur travel programs, improving expense reporting accuracy and compliance for both domestic and international travel.

• Reconciled complex financial records and provided support during month-end and year- end closing processes.

• Reduced financial discrepancies by implementing thorough review and approval processes for invoices and journal entries.

• Successfully negotiated with vendors to resolve payment issues and maintain strong working relationships.

• Implemented SAP Concur for Travel and Expense: Reduced processing of employee T&E reimbursements by 55%.

• Implemented Basware P2P Invoicing: Reduced invoice processing time by 45%. Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance

Morgan State University – Baltimore, MD

Skills & Abilities

• Accounts Payable Management

• Process Improvement & Automation

• Vendor Relationship Management

• General Ledger & Account Reconciliation

• Journal Entries & Transaction Verification

• Financial Reporting & Sales Tax Reporting

• Software: JD Edwards, SAP Concur, SAP S4 Hanna, MRI, QuickBooks, Basware, AvidXchange, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Zendesk, Ellucian Colleague,

• 1099 Processing

• Financial Compliance & Audit Support

Team Leadership & Staff Training

• Travel Expense Reporting

• Financial Analysis & Budget Monitoring

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