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Cheryl D. Lewis

Lawrenceville

Summary

Accounts Payable specialist with great attention to detail and timeliness in managing disbursement functions. A/P career spans over 10 years, Backed by proficiencies in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) as well as MS Office suite, Great Plains, PeopleSoft and Lawson software.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Solution Center Agent- Solutions Center

Genuine Parts Company
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Call center environment taking incoming AR & AP calls. Assisted AR customers with account balances, updates and requests.
  • Sent requests for payments to be unposted and updated to accounts per requests. Incoming AP calls were assisted with payment updates, payment information and/or invoice submittals for outstanding invoice processing.
  • Sent requested AR statements upon request.
  • Communicated with the NAPA stores regarding discrepancies on customer accounts.
  • Submittal to SPI for finance and chargeback removal from AR accounts.
  • Processed short payments not paid during invoice processing.
  • Provided invoice copies and status of accounts.
  • Solicitation for Vendors/customer to receive payments via ACH/P-card.
  • Followed up on 150 days outstanding checks with active vendors.
  • Payment processing for AR customers on the portal (Transactis)
  • Back up phone relief for the front desk.

Accounts Payable Specialist-Vendor Maintenance

Genuine Parts Company
01.2015 - 08.2016
  • Responsible for daily Accounts Payable functions involving vendor maintenance. Create and update vendor profiles using PeopleSoft system verifying vendors’ W9 data via the IRS’ interactive website as needed. Utilize extensive research skills to review vendor profiles for either merge or deconsolidation to result in a streamlined vendor master.
  • Resolved AP inquiries initiated in Service Now helpdesk queue.
  • Conducted all electronic payment enrollments. Operated daily functions in PeopleSoft.
  • W9/1099 recording and maintenance.
  • Managed Accounts Receivable refund process.
  • Practiced integrity by keeping company information confidential.
  • Maintained correct organization of all documents Imaged and tracked in Open Text, R-File, and Content Server.
  • Responsible for vendor calls placed for accurate physical address.

Bio Lab, Inc.
05.2009 - 12.2012
  • Assumed responsibility for accounts payable process in temporary contract positions, filling in for vacationing or unfilled A/P roles for a variety of companies. Worked in short term assignments for lenders, entertainment and hotel industry. Performed data entry and sent out 1099 documents as well as general clerical tasks.

Accounts Payable/Purchasing

Lafarge NA
07.2006 - 11.2008
  • Daily handling A/P processes, vendor/supplier contact reconciling statements, payments and balances due, accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, credit memos and payment transactions, resolution of short pay invoices for accuracy on daily report.
  • Reviewed invoices for correct GL coding and necessary approval on invoices processed into Lawson/Mainframe A/P system.
  • Proficiency processing vendor invoices for weekly check run and demand checks.
  • Resolved A/P short pay invoices, marked invoices for deletion and received necessary tickets.
  • Careful cross checking of employee expense reports submitted against system charges for accuracy.

Accounts Payable/Vendor Relations

Hagemeyer NA
09.2005 - 03.2006
  • Performed general accounting practices in a fast paced office environment, responsible for sorting and distribution of high volume of invoices received via fax, processing of invoices with quota system in place, regarding daily stats posted.
  • Consistently processed 500 invoices scanned into an on base system, where regular tax and quantity issues needed corrections
  • Effective handling of past due invoices to avoid a credit hold status.
  • Managed the accurate preparation of remittance check information provided by banking, as requested by vendors.

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Jenny Pruitt & Associates
02.2001 - 07.2005
  • Corporate office sole accounts payable coordinator, full cycle check run proficiency, subdivision billing for bill backs, A/R cash posting, vendor management and records organization.
  • Ensured payment of invoices by reviewing for proper GL coding and approval.
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of invoices, utility bills, and corporate account billing monthly.
  • Proficient with weekly check run processing and demand checks for 5 branch offices.
  • Responsible for daily walk in bank deposits, A/R cash and credit card posting and served as back up phone support for receptionist.
  • Prepared accruals for monthly journal entries, bank reconciliations, matching batching and coding of various invoices and 1099 documents for vendors.

Education

Accounting

Carver State College (Bishop State)
Mobile, AL

Skills

  • Accounts Payable Processes & Management
  • Reconciliations & General Ledger
  • Invoices/Expense Reports/Payment Transactions
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (including Word & Excel; data entry )
  • Spreadsheets & Accounting Reports
  • GAAP Standards & Vendor Negotiations
  • Records Organization/Management
  • Proficient in PeopleSoft and AS400
  • Customer service and care
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Organizational skills
  • Clear communication
  • Documenting information
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Service support
  • Call management
  • Problem-solving skills

Timeline

Solution Center Agent- Solutions Center

Genuine Parts Company
09.2016 - 08.2018

Accounts Payable Specialist-Vendor Maintenance

Genuine Parts Company
01.2015 - 08.2016

Bio Lab, Inc.
05.2009 - 12.2012

Accounts Payable/Purchasing

Lafarge NA
07.2006 - 11.2008

Accounts Payable/Vendor Relations

Hagemeyer NA
09.2005 - 03.2006

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Jenny Pruitt & Associates
02.2001 - 07.2005

Accounting

Carver State College (Bishop State)
Cheryl D. Lewis