Accounts Payable Supply Chain

ANGELA R WILLIAMS

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NTERPRISING, HARD-WORKING AND TECHNICALLY SKILLED ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST known for accuracy, attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions for diverse-industry employers. A/P career spans 12 years of experience in manufacturing, retail, higher education and other industries and has included accountability for the processing of up to 100 invoices ($1M) per month. Backed by solid credentials accounting and proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices as well as MS Office Suite, Great Plains software, QuickBooks, systems and SAP.

KEY SKILLS

• Accounts Payable Processes & Management

• Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions

• Corporate Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Vendor Negotiations & Management • Records Organization & Management

• Teambuilding & Staff Supervision

• Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KINGSMILL COMMUNITY SERVICES, WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Accounts Payable Specialist, 08/09 to

For both employers, handled daily A/P processes; supervised A/P clerks; managed vendor/supplier relations; and oversaw the timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions. Maintained adherence to corporate accounting standards; addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensured accurate and compliant A/P files and records in accordance with company policies and government regulations.

Key Results:

• Managed the accurate and timely processing of up to 100 invoices ($1M) per month for large, multi-site organizations. Assessed and closed A/P sub-ledger on a monthly basis, validated content and resolved various issues.

• Implemented next-generation technologies and process automations to foster an environment of continuous improvement. Trained users and served as the primary “go-to” troubleshooter on these new systems, which propelled efficiency gains and significant time- and cost-savings.

• Instituted thorough cross-checking of pack-lists, receivers and invoices that halted a previous history of thousands of dollars in overpayments to suppliers.

• Composed effective accounting and ad-hoc reports summarizing A/P data for supply chain, HR and other departments.

• Consistently maintained accuracy in calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentages.

HERMTAGE STEEL, ASHLAND, VA

Accounts Payable Clerk, 04/00 to 04/07

Assumed responsibility for the full cycle accounts payable process in temporary contract positions filling in for absent, vacationing or unfilled A/P roles for a variety of companies. Post accounts receivable and payable Process payroll process. Worker‘s Compensation case. Operate switchboard for incoming call. Designated Public Notary. Handled data entry and general ledger work as well as bookkeeping and general clerical tasks.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

• Achieved in-demand status as a sought-after A/P temp worker, with multiple companies requesting repeat or extended contracts and making offers of full-time employment at the culmination of initial temp assignment.

• Demonstrated the ability to fill in at a moment’s notice, quickly mastering new systems, processes and workflows.

• Resolved months of backlogged work, restored order and organization to processes/records in disarray, researched and solved billing problems and corrected invoicing and journal entry errors that had previously been missed.

• Operated financial computer systems and furnished senior company executives with A/P liability summaries and cash flow reports that were consistently praised for their accuracy, user-friendliness and timeliness.

• Handled the processing, distribution, accuracy verification and maintenance of invoices, interfacing extensively with a nationwide network of vendors and suppliers.

EDUCATION

CAROLINE HIGH SCHOOL

Milford, VA

TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) SAP Great Plains QuickBooks Windows (all)

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