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Lori Patterson

Elizabeth,IL

Summary

Experienced Accounts Payable Manager with 35 years of experience managing daily accounts payable operations. Expertise in overseeing invoicing, vendor relations, payment processing and employee relations. Successful in reconfiguring workflow and staff responsibilities to improve efficiency.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable

Sullivan's Foods
07.2016 - Current
  • Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
  • Provided strong customer service and support to prevent invoice and expense issues.
  • Investigated inquiries relating to status of accounts.
  • Identified opportunities and risks in accounts payable process to improve standard operating procedures.
  • Researched and resolved invoice and payment issues for internal employees and external vendors.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Entered and cut checks for 11 stores and 1 gas station on a weekly basis
  • Calculated bank deposits

Accounts Payable Clerk

Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort
07.1988 - 06.2016
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth IL
06.1982

Skills

  • Accounts payable expertise
  • Accounts Payable / Invoice Coding
  • Managing accounts
  • Updating accounts
  • Creating accounts

Timeline

Accounts Payable

Sullivan's Foods
07.2016 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk

Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort
07.1988 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Elizabeth High School
Lori Patterson