Experience

Limelight Networks

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• AP Analyst

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Upon returning to Limelight now known as Edgio, I initially returned to the same job description as in my former employment with them. After the company acquisition, my role changed to management of the SAP Concur Expense Reporting System as well as of the Corporate Credit Card Program. Upon returning to Limelight now known as Edgio, I initially returned to the same job description as in my former employment with them. After the company acquisition, my role changed to management of the SAP Concur Expense Reporting System as well as of the Corporate Credit Card Program.



Milliman

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Specialist

  • Dec 2019 - Sep 2021

  I was responsible for A/P business process alignment and execution for domestic accounts payable activities, receiving manual and electronic invoices, obtaining approvals, coding, and voiding payments, and closing the A/P database while following all internal process controls. My position also includes A/R activities, operations, Concur training, and assisting with onboarding and offboarding employees. I was responsible for A/P business process alignment and execution for domestic accounts payable activities, receiving manual and electronic invoices, obtaining approvals, coding, and voiding payments, and closing the A/P database while following all internal process controls. My position also includes A/R activities, operations, Concur training, and assisting with onboarding and offboarding employees.



Limelight Networks

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Accounts Payable Coordinator

  • Apr 2019 - Dec 2019

  In this position, I was responsible for AP business process alignment and execution for all international accounts payable activities, receiving electronic invoices, obtaining approvals, coding, and uploading invoices into Oracle via ADI templates, while following all internal process controls. Tasks included: • Validation and approval of all domestic invoices in Oracle ERP which includes reviewing all invoices for proper documentation and approval • Preparation of weekly and off-cycle payment runs • Creation of Payment Selection Reports and initiation of “wires” for review by upper management before execution • Weekly pull and audit expense reports for international and domestic employees using the SAP Concur Expense Report System. • Responsible for monthly AP close for each international location and reporting to Executive management. Show less



JLL

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead A/P Specialist / Best Practices and Process Trainer

  • Sep 2013 - Apr 2019

  As Lead Accounts Payable Specialist, my responsibilities included coordinating numerous accounts payable activities, training the team to execute best practices utilizing the JDE E1 systems and reporting to upper management for a team of 33 employees in multi-system, fast-paced environment. My primary responsibility was to process invoices and request checks and EFT payments for many commercial properties using standardized processes and procedures while ensuring that internal controls were maintained. In addition to successfully handling my portfolio, I identified a need for internal systems training, and therefore, created and maintained training programs for all new and existing Accounts Payable Specialists. This initiation was recognized by upper management who then appointed me as the Lead A/P Trainer. Tasks include: • Invoice entry in the JDE E1, Yardi Voyager, and MRI systems including running Batch Entry Reports, Payment Group Control Reports, and Payment Registers according to the department’s Best Practice Process • Payment selection in the JDE E1 system, including putting invoices on hold • Manual Payment Processing in JDE E1. • BOT automation beta testing with JDE E1 with team in India, providing daily/weekly status reports to upper management • Maintained Zendesk ticketing system introduced to transition manual invoice receipt to electronic invoice receipt, auditing tickets and ensuring team members’ adherence to company’s best practice process and internal controls through daily ticket review. • Ran daily Reveal team production report (internally uploaded to upper management) to be used in daily team huddle to review the past day’s productivity. • Led daily team huddle reviewing team’s prior productivity based on Reveal metrics and individual daily productivity plan. Successfully led team towards adherence to company’s best practices. • Handled vendor inquiries and brought rapid resolution to ensure vendor satisfaction. Show less



Milliman

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Accounting Associate/A/P Assistant (Proprietary System)

  • Dec 2016 - Jul 2017

  In this position, I was responsible for AP business process alignment and execution for domestic accounts payable activities, receiving manual and electronic invoices, obtaining approvals, coding, and voiding payments, and assisting in month-end closings while following all internal process controls. Tasks include: • Review and approval of all domestic invoices in proprietary system for proper documentation and approval. • Reclassification of invoices • Preparation of weekly and off-cycle payment runs • Reconciliation of credit card and bank statements • Weekly processed and audited expense reports for all domestic employees. • Reviewed and processed rent statement based on current rents and partner allocations. • Responsible for monthly AP close and reporting to Executive management. • Creation of training manual for AP coding rules, allocations, and best practice processes. • Creation of filing tracking system. Show less



One Call Medical Transports

• Greater Chicago Area

• Director of Finance

  • Oct 2008 - Feb 2013

  Global Medical Transportation Management Company Originally hired as a Contract Liaison to handle vendor accounts and rate contracts, I was promoted to Manage the Accounts Payable Department, providing financial reports to the president and chief operations officer on a daily and weekly basis. I was instrumental in bringing the company into the global marketplace by researching and implementing foreign exchange international payment solutions for international vendors. Accounts Payable • Audited and entered invoices into QuickBooks Enterprise 13.0 • Sent weekly vendor payments via check, credit card, and FX IP ($150,000 weekly) • Reconciled company credit cards and international payments • Resolved billing issues with vendors • Initiated vendor contracts and rate updates • Maintained vendor database and worked with IT to recommend database enhancements • Handled purchasing of office supplies and equipment contracts • Managed accounts payable daily workflow • Processed W-9 requests and Certificates of Insurance Accounts Receivable • Performed daily transport audits to prepare for weekly customer billing • Provided weekly cash flow reports to the President and Chief Operating Officer • Received customer EFT payments • Processed customer check receipts into QuickBooks via Intuit Check Scan Show less



Lake Book Manufacturing

• Greater Chicago Area

• Account Manager

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

  for Book Printer and Bindery ($24 Million Annual Sales) As an Account Manager for Lake Book Manufacturing, my position consisted of managing book printing jobs from the receipt of digital files to the shipment of completed books for major publishers. • Prepared and analyzed purchase orders • Submitted new purchase orders for scheduling and job planning • Issued print and bindery instructions • Created and maintained spreadsheets • Reconciled and billed accounts • Provided customer service to publishers • Interacted with executives and plant management • Monitored daily production • Prepared weekly status reports utilizing Excel spreadsheets • Performed administrative duties Show less



Bethel Academy / Bethel Fellowship

• Greater Chicago Area

• Program Coordinator / Administrator / Board Member

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 2006

  My duties at Bethel Academy evolved over the years, but they primarily focused on program coordination and administration, with an emphasis on office administration. • Prepared written communication to parents and staff on a daily basis • Paid bills and ran financial reports utilizing QuickBooks • Coordinated school events involving local officials and veterans’ organizations as well as other events such as spelling bees and graduation programs • Planned, marketed, and executed fund raising activities such as car washes for 911 Firefighters, bake sales, and themed luncheons • Prepared bi-weekly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews and evaluations • Prepared minutes of board meetings Show less