Sandy Powell
Pamplico
Summary
Results-driven HR/AP Manager with expertise in vendor management, invoice processing, and account reconciliation. Committed to empowering organizations through efficient financial reporting and payroll administration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
HR/AP Manager
Koppers Inc.
Florence
11.2023 - Current
- Managed vendor relationships, resulting in timely invoice processing and improved payment accuracy.
- Reviewed and approved accounts payable transactions, ensuring compliance with financial standards and minimizing errors.
- Coordinated with finance team to develop comprehensive budget and expense reports, enhancing visibility and accountability.
- Monitored aging reports to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Assisted in month-end close activities related to payables.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Conducted regular audits of accounts payable records to identify errors or discrepancies in transactions data.
- Performed daily reconciliations between bank statements and accounts payable system records.
- Ensured that payments were made in a timely manner according to contractual terms and conditions.
- Monitored vendor performance and evaluated potential vendors for quality assurance purposes.
- Reviewed and approved invoices for payment in accordance with company policies.
- Collaborated with accounting staff to ensure proper coding of invoices prior to approval.
- Researched complex account inquiries from internal customers and vendors regarding payment status or other account-related issues.
- Prepared financial documents for external auditors during year-end reviews.
- Worked with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Coordinated new hire orientation sessions for improved employee integration.
- Managed onboarding documentation and compliance for regulatory requirements.
- Developed training materials to enhance new employee learning experience.
- Collaborated with HR teams to streamline onboarding processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained onboarding software system for tracking employee progress and completion.
- Managed onboarding process for new hires, ensuring all documentation was completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintained employee records, including contracts, benefits information, performance reviews and other related documents.
- Coordinated with HR team to develop onboarding materials and processes that are tailored to individual roles.
- Processed payroll for employees using automated payroll software.
- Managed employee timekeeping records and attendance tracking systems.
- Prepared payroll reports for management review and audit purposes.
- Onboarded new employees in time reporting and payroll systems.
- Managed the processing of new hires and terminations in the payroll system.
- Verified accuracy of employee hours worked, pay rate changes, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll data.
- Calculated overtime, vacation sick hours, and other categories of time.
Business Office Manager
Veterans Village
Florence
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated daily operations for veteran support services and administrative functions to streamline service delivery.
- Managed office budget, ensuring accuracy of financial records and accountability.
- Oversaw financial transactions, including budgeting and expense tracking for programs.
- Monitored accounts receivable, advising of delinquencies or other account irregularities.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy to identify cost savings.
- Processed invoices, purchase orders and other related paperwork required for business operations.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication to improve service delivery for veterans.
- Developed and maintained filing systems to ensure efficient document management.
- Provided customer service support to clients by responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Handled confidential company information in accordance with established protocols.
- Attended and participated in continuing educational programs to optimize job performance.
- Assisted in processing travel and expenses by gathering receipts, coding charges and submitting worksheets.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Management Practices Continuing Education
Compliance Certification Board
02-2023
Certification in Business Administration - Business
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA02-2012
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Payroll processing
- Invoice processing
- Account reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- Budget management
- Vendor management
- General ledger maintenance
- Credit card reconciliation
- Payment coding
- Data entry
- Staff training and development
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
Timeline
HR/AP Manager
Koppers Inc.
11.2023 - Current
Business Office Manager
Veterans Village
10.2022 - 11.2023
Certificate of Technical Studies - Management Practices Continuing Education
Compliance Certification Board
Certification in Business Administration - Business
Penn Foster Career School