Accounts Payable Resume
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SAMPLE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE RESUME
YOUR FULL NAME
Your mailing address
Your phone numbers
Your email address
Objective
Examples:
To secure a demanding accounts payable position in an
established company.
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 eight 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 Oracle and Peachtree. 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 2015 - 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 2012 - July 2015
- 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, 2012
Technical Skills
- MS Office
- Oracle
- Quickbooks
- Peachtree
- 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
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