Accounts Payable Specialist & Communications BA

Margaret Husfelt

Seasoned professional with a background in accounts payable over my 25-year + career. Skilled in accounting procedures, well organized and analytical in approaching problems and resolving variances. Superior work ethic focused on maximizing efficiency and maintaining financial compliance. Detail-oriented and methodical with excellent knowledge and proficiency. Diligent about keeping records current with accurate expenses tracking and invoice processing. Proficient in tracking expenses, preparing reports and maintaining records. Collaborative team player and self-motivated employee.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

2017-2022 BRISTOW GROUP – SHARED SERVICES

Accounts Payable Specialist/Statement Specialist

Calculate, post business transactions, process 75+ invoices per day, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.

Processing payments and documents such as invoices, employee reimbursements, and financial statements.

Review exceptions and understand the required action needed to resolve vendor issues.

Review statements daily or as needed to ensure that all invoices are accounted for to reduce accruals.

Review vendor accounts with credit balances and request refunds where current activity is not present.

To analyze and attest to the accuracy of accounting records and reports and provide information and advice to ensure that the utilization of funds is maximized and compliant with government accounting rules and regulations.

Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate, summarize, and present information clearly to audiences with different backgrounds and at different levels of the organization and external stakeholders.

2010-2015 MARATHON OIL COMPANY – GLOBAL PROCUREMENT

SAP Requisition Specialist

Processed and entered AP invoices.

Ensured correct coding & authorization.

Worked with vendor to ensure quality invoicing

Solved AP problems as they arise.

2009-2010 SHELL OIL PRODUCTS – CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT

Retail Procurement - Special Projects/ Administrative Assistant II

Monitored and created PO/BPO and vendor set-up.

Worked as a liaison between vendor, AP & Request to Pay to troubleshoot invoice discrepancies.

Created, managed and trained vendors for online RFI’s.

Compiled quarterly spending data for Retail Contracting & Procurement department

Compiled quarterly newsletter for Retail Contracting & Procurement global distribution.

Worked with CP staff to draft, issue and track contract amendments and cancellations

Department focal point for: IT, Dun & Bradstreet, department communications, group records management, event planning, employee on-boarding, office moves, video conferencing.

Performed various other administrative duties.

2009-2009 AKER SOLUTIONS – Temporary Assignment

Document Control & Technical Assistant/ Administrative Assistant II

2006-2008 SHELL OIL PRODUCTS – CONTRACTING & PROCUREMENT

Retail Procurement - Special Projects/ Administrative Assistant II

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

Bachelor of Arts – Communication

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Resolved more than $12 million problem with AP invoices for Shell Oil Products US

32 Shell Shooting Star/Star Performer Awards from 2006-2010

Coordinated major departmental events, meetings & video conferences.

Trained departmental employees on SAP.

Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and software.

SKILLS

Proficient with Windows

Expert Skills: PowerPoint, Internet navigation and research, market research, competitive analysis, computer & office equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.

Advanced Skills: SAP, Word, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook

Intermediate Skills: Adobe Photoshop Elements, Excel

Beginning Skills: MS Project, Publisher, Access

Event/Meeting planning

Supervisory/Management experience

Personnel orientation and training experience

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