Lisa Vigil
Berwyn
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Manager with a proven track record at Urban Elevator Service, excelling in invoice processing and vendor management. Expert in compliance auditing, I implemented streamlined workflows that enhanced efficiency and reduced costs. Adept at fostering relationships, I trained teams to uphold high standards while ensuring timely payments and financial accuracy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ACCOUNTS PAYASBLE MANAGER
Urban Elevator Service
Oak Brook
11.2023 - Current
- Managed accounts payable processes for Urban Elevator Service, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy, adhering to company policies and standards.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Oversaw regular reconciliation of vendor statements and accounts.
- Implemented improvements that streamlined invoice processing workflows.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable systems and procedures effectively.
- Monitored daily activities to ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
- Negotiated payment terms with vendors to optimize cash flow and reduce expenses.
Director of Operations
VAN Logistics INC
Berwyn
06.2015 - Current
- Long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company's overall goals
- Work independently as well as remote
- Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits
- Inspiring and motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
- Communicating with the board or other senior officials about shifting company priorities and projects
- Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenue
- Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course in order to take advantage of changes in the market
- Planning and directing the hiring and training of new Sales Representatives
- Preparing sales budgets and projections and approving expenditures
- Handling and resolving customer complaints regarding a product or service
- Making data-informed decisions to drive performance and resource allocation
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients
- Setting sales quotas and goals
- Overseeing and directing performance of the sales team
- Identifying emerging markets to find new sales opportunities
Accounting Manager
Testa Produce INC
Chicago
09.2000 - 02.2014
- Planning, implementing and supervising the company's financial strategy
- Managing the company's financial accounts, cash receipts and financial assets
- Handling the company's transactions and debts and doing cash flow forecasting
- Performing the company's financial audits
- Following proper accounting procedures to reach financial objectives
- Monitoring and analyzing financial accounting data
- Creating financial reports based on data analysis
- Managed Accounts Payable/Receivables Team
- Maintaining bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets and updating information as needed
- Communicating with previous clients and customers to request payment and arrange payment plans
- Collecting payments from customers and accurately recording them in the system
- Creating reports and balance sheets that document overall profits and losses
- Updating client accounts based on payment or contact information
- Analyzed balance sheet accounts, and posted monthly journal entries, complying with GAAP
- Worked closely with program management on budgets, programs, and financial reporting
- Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs
- Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors
- Analyzing workflow processes
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors
- Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures
- Processing due invoices for payments
- Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges
- Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts
- Worked Remote & In Office
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Concordia University
River Forest, IL05.2018
Associate Degree - Business Administration
McCormick Collage
Chicago, IL05.2007
Skills
- Invoice processing and financial reconciliation
- Vendor management and budget oversight
- Accounting software proficiency
- Compliance auditing
Projects
I love volunteering my time in my community and food banks. My passions are to help underprivileged children and families find their way. I also have a passion for learning and growing. I recently went to get my Real Estate license.
Certification
- REALTOR
Accomplishments
- Organized and led charity functions for Urban Elevator Services
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ACCOUNTS PAYASBLE MANAGER
Urban Elevator Service
11.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
VAN Logistics INC
06.2015 - Current
Accounting Manager
Testa Produce INC
09.2000 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Concordia University
Associate Degree - Business Administration
McCormick Collage
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