Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist (20+ yrs experience)

ASHANTI BRADSHAW

Houston, TX ***************@******.*** 773-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Accounts Payable and Payroll professional with 20+ years of experience supporting high-volume financial operations, invoice processing, and account reconciliation. Proven ability to ensure accuracy across payroll and billing systems, resolve discrepancies, and maintain compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. Recognized for improving financial accuracy, reducing errors, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and strengthen internal controls.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounts Payable Processing Invoice Management Vendor Reconciliation Payroll Support Microsoft Dynamics 365 VMS Systems (VNDLY, Beeline, IQN, Fieldglass) Excel Reporting G/L Coding

Discrepancy Resolution Audit Support Financial Compliance Vendor Communication PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ICON Information Consultants — Accounting Coordinator Apr 2024 – Feb 2026

• Managed and validated payroll and billing data across multiple VMS platforms, ensuring accuracy of timesheets, compensation adjustments, and deductions prior to processing

• Reconciled financial data between external client systems and internal systems (Microsoft Dynamics 2012), identifying and resolving discrepancies to improve data integrity

• Investigated and resolved invoicing and payroll issues, including incorrect charges and missing payments, reducing processing delays

• Maintained accurate financial and payroll records in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Responded to employee inquiries related to compensation, providing timely and accurate support

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve billing accuracy and streamline operational workflows

Group 1 Automotive — Billing Administrator

Nov 2022 – Apr 2024

• Processed and audited high-volume dealership transactions, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and financial accuracy

• Achieved 99% compliance rate by validating financial records and identifying discrepancies that reduced billing errors by 15%

• Analyzed and reconciled financial data across systems, uncovering inconsistencies that resulted in approximately $50,000 in cost savings annually

• Supported payroll reporting and assisted with month-end and year-end financial closing processes

• Contributed to audit readiness by maintaining organized and compliant financial documentation

Sonder Hospitality — Accounts Payable Specialist

Jun 2020 – Nov 2022

• Processed vendor, utility, and intercompany invoices, ensuring timely and accurate posting of financial transactions

• Applied G/L coding and maintained expense classifications to support accurate financial reporting

• Reconciled vendor statements and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate account balances

• Streamlined automated payment processes, reducing manual oversight by 25% while maintaining zero errors

• Supported financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation — Accounts Payable Coordinator Sep 2019 – Jun 2020

• Processed high-volume financial transactions, including donor contributions and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Generated reports and analyzed financial data to support reconciliation and operational tracking

• Maintained secure and accurate financial data processes

• Collaborated with internal teams on reporting and financial initiatives Rotary International — Administrative Specialist

Aug 2015 – Sep 2019

• Processed purchase orders, expense reports, and over 400 vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Managed monthly check runs and supported accounts payable operations for over 1,500 vendors

• Reconciled accounts to the general ledger and prepared journal entries for month-end close

• Maintained vendor records, including W-9 documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance

• Monitored accounts for discrepancies, delayed payments, and irregularities, resolving issues proactively

• Communicated with vendors to maintain strong relationships and ensure timely payment processing

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Computer Graphics — Long Island University, C.W. Post

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