Skills

• Vendor relationship management
• Internal Team Training and Development
• Manual and electronic invoicing
• Handling high-volume invoice processing
• Invoice Processing
• Payment Cycle Optimization
• Accounts Payable Analysis
• Documenting financial processes
• Multi-currency payment handling
• Foreign currency exchange management

Work Experiences

Summaries

• Exceptional collaboration skills, consistently working with procurement and finance teams to verify and reconcile vendor details, contributing to a [Percentage] reduction in payment discrepancies.
• Consistently met IRS deadlines.
• Handles transaction totals exceeding $[Amount] monthly.
• Reconciled vendor accounts for over [Number] international suppliers.
• Focused on leveraging automated systems to reduce manual workloads, enhance data accuracy, and decrease departmental processing times by [Percentage]%.
• Minimized errors in expense reporting.
• Coordinated with [Department/Location].
• Experienced in migrating to new [System Migration/Software Upgrade].
• Played a vital role in reducing departmental overhead costs.
• Adept at establishing early payment programs.

Accomplishments

• Implemented process improvements in invoice management using [Accounting Software], reducing invoice processing time by [Percentage]%.
• Published detailed reconciliation reports for senior managers, playing a critical role in reducing outstanding account balances by $[Amount].
• Analyzed vendor agreements to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, realizing a total of $[Amount] in annual savings.
• Reduced overdue payables from $[Amount] to $[Amount] over the course of [Timeframe], improving supplier relations and cash management.
• Facilitated early payment processing for high-priority vendors, securing a discount of $[Amount] annually.
• Reduced data entry errors by [Percentage]% through the implementation of new double-check systems in purchase order matching.
• Successfully assisted the AP department in transitioning to a paperless system, reducing both processing time and paper costs by $[Amount] annually.
• Utilized [ERP system] to automate the payment approval process, reducing administrative workload by [Percentage]% and enhancing accuracy.
• Developed and administered training on AP protocols for a team of [Number], leading to a reduction in payment errors by [Percentage] over [Timeframe].
• Assisted in the preparation and review of invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and accuracy in a department handling [Number] invoices monthly.

Affiliations

• Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA International) for networking and skills in credit management
• Accounting Mentor at [Local College/University] for students focusing on AP and financial management
• Participation in the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) to strengthen treasury and accounts payable functions
• Affiliate member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountability (CIPFA)
• Leadership role in company-wide Accounting Process Improvement Committee to enhance AP efficiency
• Certified Accounts Payable Manager (CAPM) certification through IOFM for enhanced AP management techniques
• Regular attendance at webinars and workshops offered by the International Association of Accounting Professionals (IAAP)
• Continuing Education through Analyzing Financial Statements and General Ledger programs at [University/Location]
• Membership in the Data Analytics for Finance Professionals group for improving AP reporting with data science
• National Association of Professional Accountants (NAPA) membership to stay informed on regulatory updates

Certifications

• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) - [CFA Institute]
• Oracle AP Certification – [Software]
• Sage Accounting Certification – [Organization]
• Advanced Certification in AP Automation – [Technology/Software]
• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) - [Organization]
• Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Excel for Accounting Professionals – [Organization]
• Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional (FP&A) – [Organization]
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt for Finance – [Organization]
• Certified Professional in Financial Services (CPFS) - [Organization]