Allegra Hicks
Old Hickory
Summary
Accomplished Accounts Payable Manager with a proven track record at South Grove, enhancing vendor relations and optimizing cost offerings through strategic negotiations and effective contract management. Skilled in accounts payable software and relationship building, I significantly reduced payment discrepancies and led a team towards achieving accurate financial reporting, embodying teamwork and precision in every task.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
South Grove
04.2021 - Current
- Built strong relationships with vendors to enhance cost offerings and accomplish favored customer status.
- Managed vendor contracts effectively, reviewing terms periodically to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and reconciliation efforts.
- Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and clear communication of company policies.
- Processing drop-off and pick-up documents, review and guarantee quality of documents and processing, distribution and filing documents
- Make sure that all documents are correctly categorized, named, uploaded and filed in physical files.
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
Accounts Payable Analyst
A Superior Mee
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Enhanced vendor relationships through prompt communication and timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Handled sensitive and confidential documents and information to maintain corporate reputation.
- Provided cross-functional support for other finance departments as needed, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Improved payment accuracy with meticulous invoice review and reconciliation efforts.
- Reduced outstanding accounts payable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment terms.
- Maintained accurate vendor records, ensuring proper tax compliance and streamlined communication channels.
- Managed complex accounting projects and special assignments.
- Processed daily invoices, check requests and wire transfers of foreign and domestic currency.
- Supported audit preparation efforts, providing thorough documentation for accounts payable transactions as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN12-2016
Skills
- Account reconciliation
- Accounts payable software
- Onboarding and training
- Team oversight
- Expense tracking
- Expense processing
- Relationship building
- Workflow coordination
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
South Grove
04.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable Analyst
A Superior Mee
01.2014 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business
Tennessee State University
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