Kathleen Holmes
Homer Glen
Summary
Reliable and focused Accounts Payable Leader with robust experience in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and expense control. Strengths lie in leadership, problem-solving, and streamlining operations to improve efficiency and accuracy. Demonstrated success in managing teams and implementing process improvements that significantly reduce errors and increase productivity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Leader
G&W Electric Company
Bolingbrook
03.2025 - Current
- Resolved escalated vendor disputes and payment discrepancies to maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Managed Accounts Payable team, delivering training and ongoing support.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for accurate financial reporting.
- Acted as administrator during bank implementation to ensure smooth transitions.
- Approved and resolved issues with ACH, wire transfers, and check payments.
- Processed monthly Sales and Used tax returns efficiently.
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.
- Assists with new acquisitions to integrate into our accounting system.
- Assist in Monthly close, ensuring all expenses are entered and any issues are reconciled.
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
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- Data Analysis
- Reconciliation
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Sage, MAS
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Oracle, JDE
- Concur/Expensify
- Team leadership
- Financial reporting
References
References Available Upon Request
Timeline
Accounts Payable Leader
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
Bachelor of Science - Statistics
Northern Illinois University