Experience

ANDRONACO INDUSTRIES

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accounts Payable Specialist

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States



Beaumont Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Supply Chain Analyst & Accounts Payable

  • 2017 - Present

  •Supported operations across 200 locations by maintaining exceptional on-time delivery, inventory accuracy and on-time supplier delivery. Improved efficiency and accuracy of item masters by refining list of 30K items in consideration of industry trends and best practices. Analyzed shipping and receiving data, identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions. •Utilized variety of root-cause analysis tools, including Six Sigma methods, employee feedback and daily metric… Show more •Supported operations across 200 locations by maintaining exceptional on-time delivery, inventory accuracy and on-time supplier delivery. Improved efficiency and accuracy of item masters by refining list of 30K items in consideration of industry trends and best practices. Analyzed shipping and receiving data, identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions. •Utilized variety of root-cause analysis tools, including Six Sigma methods, employee feedback and daily metric analysis to devise innovative improvement projects. Collaborated with other departments and executive leadership to identify and develop areas of potential growth. Processed outgoing payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. •Facilitated daily financial transactions, including verifying, classifying and recording accounts payable data. Reconciled accounts payable to ensure all invoices and payments were accounted for and properly posted. Verified and investigated financial discrepancies, reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements. Secured payments by sending bill reminders and contacting clients. •Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements, related transactions and transaction comments. Responded to external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of accounts payable process. Processed years of accumulated invoices for payment within one week, recording sales tax and assisting with bank reconciliations. Increased contract matches by 25% and exceptions by 88%.

• Senior Supply Chain Analyst & Accounts Payable (cont'd)

  • 2017 - Jun 2023

  •Conducted research to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple locations. Generated payments to vendors on schedule and matched checks with backups for review by financial manager. Inspected paid and unpaid invoices to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards. Developed and maintained financial documentation system to ensure accessibility of information. Reduced receipt accruals by $1MM and resolved over $2MM in open… Show more •Conducted research to provide accurate and timely solutions to internal clients and vendors at multiple locations. Generated payments to vendors on schedule and matched checks with backups for review by financial manager. Inspected paid and unpaid invoices to maintain accurate files and records according to company standards. Developed and maintained financial documentation system to ensure accessibility of information. Reduced receipt accruals by $1MM and resolved over $2MM in open accruals through staff development and policy upgrades. Resolved over 4.5K IMS exceptions within two months. •Reviewed and analyzed data to locate areas in supply chain processes for improvement. Resolved purchase order concerns and discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers, improving product delivery and price.



Ascension St John Health

• Customer Service Representative

  • 2015 - 2017

  •Supported business objectives by exceeding profit and growth targets. Built lucrative relationships with new and existing clients. Utilized consultative data analysis to understand customers’ needs and provide personally tailored service. Coordinated day-to-day interactions with key customers to ensure quality service and satisfaction. Leveraged partnerships with existing customers to drive sales of new accounts and update contracts. •Developed strong relationships with clients… Show more •Supported business objectives by exceeding profit and growth targets. Built lucrative relationships with new and existing clients. Utilized consultative data analysis to understand customers’ needs and provide personally tailored service. Coordinated day-to-day interactions with key customers to ensure quality service and satisfaction. Leveraged partnerships with existing customers to drive sales of new accounts and update contracts. •Developed strong relationships with clients, promoting awareness of company products and services. Maintained in-depth knowledge of available products and market trends. Spearheaded initiative to renew registration of more than 500 company vehicles, increasing operational efficiency and promoting regulatory compliance. •Managed accounts receivable by reconciling customer accounts. Maintained database of updated vendor information and contact details to support timely payment processing. Communicated with vendors to identify root-causes of credit holds and offered solutions for prompt resolution. Garnered expertise with organizational structure, processes and objectives to promote exceptional customer experiences. •Submitted timely responses to inquiries. Maintained thorough records of interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, comments and subsequent actions taken. Resolved any potential service or billing issues, referring unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation. Gathered all relevant information to assess validity of complaints and to determine possible causes and resolutions. Show less



Ascension Health Systems

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Procure to Pay Accounts Payable Specialist

  • 2013 - 2015

  Indianapolis, Indiana •Collaborated with internal departments to gather, analyze and interpret relevant financial data. Maintained daily productivity ratings of 300% RNI, 200% in specialist exceptions and 110% with match exceptions, greatly exceeding targets of 70%. Leveraged relationships with suppliers to evaluate bids and negotiate purchase terms and pricing, developing standardized negotiation strategies to obtain deals. Maintained vendor accounts by processing payments and resolving discrepancies.… Show more •Collaborated with internal departments to gather, analyze and interpret relevant financial data. Maintained daily productivity ratings of 300% RNI, 200% in specialist exceptions and 110% with match exceptions, greatly exceeding targets of 70%. Leveraged relationships with suppliers to evaluate bids and negotiate purchase terms and pricing, developing standardized negotiation strategies to obtain deals. Maintained vendor accounts by processing payments and resolving discrepancies. •Ensured product cost, quality and delivery targets were met by building lasting relationships with suppliers. Directed continuous improvement of purchasing processes according to changing organizational needs and market conditions. Collaborated with suppliers and internal teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction. Reduced costs by over $14MM by researching and identifying Received Not Invoiced items. •Refined quality of supply base by terminating relationships with underperforming suppliers. Forecasted and analyzed market trends to identify changes in prices and customer demand. Maintained updated database documenting purchase orders, supply chain shipment variances and general ledger coding. •Fostered lucrative relationships with vendors and clients by promptly responding to communication requests, increasing processing speed of past due invoice payments and targeting opportunities to decrease fees. Received consistent recognition for outstanding leadership and performance with accounts payable project management, customer service and continuous improvement initiatives. Show less