Kathleen Holmes
Homer Glen
Summary
Dynamic Financial Leader with a proven track record, excelling in cash flow management and reconciliation. Adept at data analysis and fostering team development, I streamlined payment processes, enhancing security and efficiency. Recognized for attention to detail and effective communication, driving significant improvements in financial operations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
G&W Electric Company
Bolingbrook
03.2025 - Current
- Key administrator in bank integration.
- Reviewed, released, and resolved issues with all ACH, Wire, and Check payments.
- Managed a team of accounts payable specialists, providing training and support to ensure high performance and career development.
- Managed credit card programs including issuing cards and reconciling monthly statements.
- Processed and filed monthly Sales and Used tax returns.
Accounts Payable Manager
B2B Industrial Packaging
Addison
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Oversee cashflow with a cash file and 13-week cash forecast.
- Reconcile Prepaid, Clearing, Accounts Payable, and additional accounts as needed.
- Mainstreamed Payment process, introducing ACH Positive Pay creating another line of security.
- Assist in Monthly close, ensuring all expenses are entered and any issues are reconciled.
- Process and support monthly employee reimbursement and credit cards.
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Dialysis Care Center
Homer Glen
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Monthly vendor reconciliation to ensure accuracy.
- Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
- Created weekly reports overseas and reviewed accounts payable expenses.
- Reviewed processes on regular basis to improve productivity of team of six.
Accounts Payable Lead/Purchasing Agent
Reladyne
Elk Grove
06.2012 - 07.2015
- Negotiated and administered contracts, continuously monitoring the vendors' performance to maintain the outlined delivery and reliability standards.
- Prepared and filed monthly sales tax.
- Set up payment terms agreed upon by both parties to maximize cash flow.
- Prepared financial monthly reports.
- Vendor and customer account reconciliation
- Monthly accruals and bank reconciliations.
Education
BS - Statistics
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL01.2011
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Reconciliation
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Sage, MAS
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Oracle, JDE
- Concur/Expensify
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
G&W Electric Company
03.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
B2B Industrial Packaging
05.2023 - 02.2025
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Dialysis Care Center
08.2021 - 05.2023
Accounts Payable Lead/Purchasing Agent
Reladyne
06.2012 - 07.2015
BS - Statistics
Northern Illinois University