Accounts Payable Resume

This sample accounts payable resume clearly presents the skills and strengths of the job candidate. All the necessary information is presented in a functional and convincing format.

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Use the sample accounts payable resume objective and profiles to develop your own persuasive accounting skills and responsibilities summary and quickly get the potential employer's attention.

SAMPLE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE RESUME


YOUR FULL NAME

Your mailing address
Your phone numbers
Your email address


Objective

Examples:

Seeking a responsible accounts payable position with a reputable company.

Accounts payable specialist in a professional company.


Objective Statement

Example 1:

Technically skilled accounts payable specialist responsible for processing over X thousand invoices per month. Key strengths include: 

  • excellent attention to detail coupled with strong organizational skills ensures a streamlined and efficient payment process
  • proven ability to maintain precise records and proficient in a number of accounting applications

A hard worker with strong vendor relations and communication skills.

Example 2:

A competent professional with more than X years experience in a
demanding accounts payable role. Relevant accomplishments include:

  • close attention to detail and problem-solving skills result in a significant reduction in transaction issues
  • proactive approach evident in extensive upgrade of control procedures and improved audit results
  • proven ability to establish good working relationships with diverse vendors and service providers

Example 3:

Extensive experience of the full cycle accounts payable process in a high volume manufacturing environment. Accustomed to accurately processing X payments per month and providing a variety of financial reports.

In-depth knowledge of accounting programs including Sage and Quickbooks. Recognized as a hard worker who is driven to exceed performance targets and contribute to company profitability.


Work Experience

Accounts Payable Clerk

Wilson Manufacturing Corporation, Raleigh, NC

September 2019 - Date

  • verify and process all accounts payable documents for this $X company
  • monitor payments and expenditures
  • reconcile X(number) vendor's accounts
  • negotiate payment terms with vendors/suppliers
  • resolve invoice discrepancies
  • process credit memos
  • manage vendor issues
  • maintain updated vendor files
  • maintain the general ledger
  • perform month end account analysis
  • generate and distribute monthly financial reports

Accounts Payable Clerk

Greene Equipment Group, Charlotte, NC

October 2016 - July 2019

  • reviewed and matched invoices
  • processed invoices and generated checks
  • verified and processed employee expense reports
  • communicated with vendors
  • researched invoice discrepancies
  • monitored payment status of accounts
  • assisted with month end closures
  • provided general support to the Accounting Department

Education

Kings College, Charlotte, NC

Associate Degree in Accounting, 2016


Technical Skills

  • MS Office
  • Netsuite
  • Quickbooks
  • Sage Intacct
  • data entry and management
  • knowledge of key accounting principles and procedures
  • knowledge of IRS reporting rules

Core Competencies

  • organizational and planning skills
  • communication skills
  • information gathering and management
  • decision-making
  • problem-solving
  • attention to detail

References

Available on request


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