Accounts Payable Manager / Accounts Payable Supervisor

  Finance & Accounting professional specializing in Accounts Payable, with track record of consistent career progression over course of many years across diverse industries; Accounts Payable Professional Certificate

  Technology savvy, with proficiency in Ross A/P Accounting System, Solomon 11, SL Dynamics 65, Excel, Symphony, Windows 10 Professional, ADP Payroll System, and WordPerfect

  Comprehensive background in steering department operations, with experience spanning G/L, closings and financial reporting through coding, invoice verification, T&E, payroll, 1099s, and payment processing/check runs; extensive experience in interfacing with vendors

  Successfully train, coordinate and direct staff as well as prioritize, organize and manage workflow to ensure optimal performance across productivity, efficiency, time and resource allocation, cost-effectiveness, and quality of operations

  Expertly collaborate with cross-functional departments and senior management to achieve goals

MacAndrews and Forbes Group, LLC-New York, NY 1990-Present

Accounts Payable Manager; 2001-Current

  Promoted to manage full-scope A/P operations, assuming accountability for effectively training and supervising department staff

  Expertly provide Treasury Department with quality daily cash requirement reports on MacAndrews, Forbes and all subsidiaries

  Optimize department efficiency by implementing new computer systems and accounting processes

  Manage A/P functions spanning General Ledger, monthly closings, daily/weekly coding, and weekly check runs for foreign, domestic and T&E payables through payments processing via American Express, monthly and quarterly check procedure reviews, annual VAT reporting, and 1099s

  Productively interface extensively with vendors on payables-related issues

  Strategically organize and steer special projects supporting company accounting/financial operations

Accounts Payable Assistant Supervisor; 1990-2001

  Collaboratively supervised 5-member team in driving A/P operations; held responsibility for daily cash requirements along with monthly A/P closings

  Efficiently coded all bills using General Ledger chart of accounts; accurately entered high volume of invoices weekly into accounting system

  Reviewed and verified invoices for accuracy and payment approvals; processed daily check runs

Synchronal Co.-New York, NY 1986-1990

Accounts Payable Assistant Supervisor

  Effectively managed high volume of customer invoices to match up to proof of insertion orders; included heavy client phone contact

  Proficiently set up vouchers for future and immediate payment and reviewed for accuracy prior to signing and distribution

  Efficiently handled T&Es and input of payroll for weekly check runs

  Additionally assisted with diverse special projects in support of company operational needs

Accounts Payable Professional Certificate ~ 1099 Classes ~ Advanced Excel Class

Criminal Law Major & Police Science Minor, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice-New York, NY

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Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging supervisory/managerial position in Accounts Payable and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I offer many years of progressive experience in accounts payable, including managing full-scope operations of a high-volume department as Accounts Payable Manager since 2001. In addition to comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable operations, systems and processes, I am highly effective in training, building and directing dynamic teams, interfacing with vendors, collaborating with cross-functional departments, and supporting senior management to ensure optimal performance. Of note, I have successfully earned an Accounts Payable Professional Certificate as well as completed several advanced courses. Complementing this, I am proficient in a wide range of accounting systems/software.

As an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player prepared to deliver immediate and long-term results and committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. I am confident that I would be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Kim Leslie Aaron