Sandra Simundic
Palos Hills
Summary
Dynamic AP Team Lead with a proven track record at Voyant Beauty, enhancing productivity through process improvements and effective team training. Skilled in invoice verification and conflict resolution, I foster strong vendor relationships while ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial operations. Committed to driving efficiency and collaboration within accounts payable teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
AP Team Lead
Voyant Beauty
04.2025 - Current
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Trained new employees on ERP systems.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced downtime across shifts.
- Weekly processing Ach/Wires/Check payments
- Process 5000 invoices a month.
- Respond to emails in a timely manner.
- Company credit card reconciliation.
- Assist in month end
- Reconciling RNI reports.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Voyant Beauty
08.2020 - 04.2025
- Processed vendor invoices accurately, ensuring timely payments and compliance with company policies.
- Assisted in reconciling accounts payable transactions, identifying discrepancies for prompt resolution.
- Maintained organized records of invoices and payment documentation for audit readiness.
- Coordinated with internal departments to resolve invoice-related inquiries efficiently.
- Assist in month end.
- Weekly processing Ach/Wires/Checks.
- Statement reconciliation.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Czarnowski Exhibit Services
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely payments and adherence to company policies.
- Managed expense reports and reconciled discrepancies, maintaining financial integrity and accuracy.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline accounts payable processes, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in invoice processing and compliance standards, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Established strong vendor relationships through effective communication, resolving issues promptly to maintain service continuity.
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Queen Of Peace Highschool
Burbank05-2001
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Customer focus
- Coaching and mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Process improvement
- Relationship building
- Invoice verification
- Employee training
- Task delegation
- Workflow management
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Croatian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
AP Team Lead
Voyant Beauty
04.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Voyant Beauty
08.2020 - 04.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
Czarnowski Exhibit Services
08.2016 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Queen Of Peace Highschool
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