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Tanya Bercu

Yorkville,IL

Summary

Experienced Accounts Payable Manager with 16 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

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Manager

First Citizens Bank
06.2022 - Current

Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.

  • Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
  • Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
  • Managed accurate and timely processing of over 1000 invoices per month.
  • Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Family Guidance Centers
11.2016 - 06.2022
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
  • Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Eventnetwork
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
  • Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
  • Trained and supported new hires to educate on process flow and interdepartmental procedures.
  • Maintained internal controls over disbursement functions in accordance with strict Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired new accounts payable employees.
  • Interacted with corporate vendors, upper management and peers.
  • Kept high average of performance evaluations.
  • Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores through application of superior conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
  • Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.

Education

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05-2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
06-2005

Skills

  • Purchase order management
  • Purchase order processing
  • Business processes and procedures
  • Workflow management
  • Vendor invoicing
  • Proficient in PeopleSoft
  • Audit support
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Internal controls
  • Month-end closing
  • Team building
  • Team oversight
  • Team bonding

Timeline

Accounts Payable Manager

First Citizens Bank
06.2022 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

Family Guidance Centers
11.2016 - 06.2022

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Eventnetwork
01.2015 - 02.2016

Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Business Accountancy

University of Phoenix
Tanya Bercu