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Chicago, Illinois, US

• Manage all facets of the vendor master process, including fostering positive relationships with vendors and suppliers, fielding requests to update sensitive information on file and validating that information to ensure.
• Conduct thorough vetting of vendor requests to identify and mitigate potential fraud risks. Review and analyze vendor documentation and tax forms to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Perform regular additions, updates and maintenance of vendor records in the SAP accounting system.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve discrepancies and enhance vendor onboarding processes.
• Monitor/report on performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate and organized records to support various departments’ objectives and facilitate successful outcomes on internal audits and compliance checks.

• Managed coding and processing of all operations invoices for over 300 restaurant locations- including telecom, utilities,COGS/food expenses, field expense reports, licenses/permits, IT related expenses.
• Responsible for tracking and reconciling all ACH and wire payments from bank statements to AP ledger and ensure clearing documents were posted when necessary.
• Responsible for managing the AP inbox, responding to inquiries from both internal and external customers, and managing the invoice flow into the OCR software.
• Spearheaded a process for tracking high-priority invoices by developing a custom spreadsheet that highlights missing or high- variance expenses, allowing accounts payable to quickly identify discrepancies before the.
• Optimized accounts payable processes by designing tailored data import workbooks in Excel, utilizing advanced functions likeVLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, and pivot tables to streamline workflows. This led to more efficient ERP.
• Collaborated with the automation software team and field managers to automate and optimize the expense report process.

US

• Managed full-cycle accounts payable processes using Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains), handling an average of 2,000 invoices monthly for expenses such as rent, utilities, supplies, services, and inventory.
• Reconciled bank accounts and executed electronic funds transfers to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
• Collaborated closely with the general ledger team to maintain accuracy in accounts payable entries and assisted with preparing month-end financial statements.
• Performed essential administrative tasks, including reconciling statements, updating vendor records, file management, and completing credit applications to streamline vendor management and improve record-keeping.

• Managed full accounts payable cycle, including reconciling 3,000 purchase orders monthly, processing vendor invoices, and ensuring timely payments for rent, utilities, supplies, and maintenance expenses.
• Oversaw and audited executive credit card accounts, maintaining accurate coding and reimbursement.
• Processed sales team expense reimbursements in expense software, ensuring all company guidelines for reimbursement were met and expenses appropriately documented.
• Led a project to research and present cost savings and facilitate an upgrade in accounts payable technology, significantly increasing productivity and saving costs, which earned recognition with the “Be a Star” award.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies in purchase orders and invoices, ensuring accuracy and preventing delays in the accounts payable process.
• Maintained meticulous records and supported month-end and year-end close activities, contributing to reliable financial reporting and compliance with company policies.

Hanover, Maryland, US

• Responsible for full cycle accounts payable using PeopleSoft, invoice payment/General Ledger coding for multiple internal operating companies in the areas of IT, travel, office expenses, and telecommunications
• processed voucher loads for larger vendor accounts using Excel, reconciling hundreds of data line items for payment
• printed and audited check payments, processed electronic funds transfers

Atlanta, Georgia, US

• 2 years of bookkeeping and cash handling experience, including bank and account reconciliations, deposits, expense reimbursements, auditing, and maintaining detailed financial records. Staff of 6 associates.
• 2 years of supervising front end operations, staff of approximately 40-45 associates
• Responsible for transaction and bookkeeping audits including cash tills, pricing accuracy, vault balancing, employee timekeeping and credit card company expense purchases.

Architecture

Diploma, General Studies