Accounts Payable Assistant Resume Guide

Dependable accounts payable assistant with 8+ years of experience in the field. Proven track record of providing accurate and timely payments to vendors, while maintaining positive relationships with them. At XYZ Company, successfully managed over 200 monthly invoices and reduced accounts receivable by 25%. Possesses a solid understanding of financial regulations and can quickly adapt to changing policies or procedures.

Determined accounts payable assistant with 8+ years of experience supporting accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. Expert at improving workflow efficiencies and streamlining account reconciliation procedures to maximize accuracy, minimize costs, and ensure compliance. Looking to leverage my skills in invoicing, data entry, record keeping, problem-solving for ABC Corp’s Accounts Payable Department.

Hard-working and detail-oriented accounts payable assistant with 4 years of experience in accounting operations. Proficient in data entry, auditing, and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy of financial records. At XYZ Company, reduced invoicing time by 20% through streamlining the process using software solutions. Skilled at managing vendor relations and providing timely payments for services rendered.

Diligent, organized accounts payable assistant with 5+ years of experience in the field. Skilled at managing large volumes of invoices, preparing payments, and streamlining processes to increase efficiency. At XYZ Company, reduced payment processing time by 30% and improved accuracy rate from 80% to 99%. Able to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team while meeting strict deadlines.

Professional accounts payable assistant with 4+ years of experience accurately tracking payments and assisting in the reconciliation process. Seeking to bring my expertise in accounts receivable, auditing, financial reporting, and customer service to ABC Corporation. At XYZ Company successfully managed a portfolio of 250 vendors while ensuring timely payment processing for all invoices.

Reliable accounts payable assistant with 5+ years of experience in financial administration. Seeking to join ABC and use my strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and understanding of accounts receivable/payable processes to contribute towards the company’s growth. At XYZ Company I streamlined payment processing resulting in a 16% reduction in unpaid invoices.

Seasoned accounts payable assistant with 5+ years of experience in financial accounting, accounts receivable/payable, and bookkeeping. Seeking to join ABC Company where I can utilize my expertise in managing A/P processes, reconciling vendor statements and preparing payments for vendors. My attention to detail has helped me reduce invoice processing time by 25%.

Detail-oriented accounts payable assistant with 5+ years of experience in financial operations and administrative support. Proven track record of streamlining processes, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance within regulated organizations. Seeking to leverage my knowledge and expertise to become the next accounts payable assistant at ABC Corporation.

• Expedited accounts payable process by 25% through the use of automated systems and improved organizational strategies; processed 500+ invoices per month.
• Audited vendor accounts to ensure accuracy in billing, correcting errors with vendors and reconciling discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and payments.
• Generated monthly financial statements for review by finance director; reduced manual data entry time from 3 days to 2 hours due to implementation of new software solutions.
• Revised policies & procedures related to A/P activities such as invoice processing & payment terms based on changing business requirements or supplier needs; conducted training sessions for 8 staff members on proper accounting practices when working with suppliers’ accounts receivable departments.
• Accurately coded all transactions according to GAAP standards while ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting processes at all times.

• Coordinated accounts payable activities for a team of 10, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processing payments; reduced payment cycle times by 20%.
• Mentored junior staff on accounts payable processes, resolving any issues that arose during the payment process quickly and efficiently.
• Spearheaded initiatives to streamline departmental operations such as automating document management systems, resulting in an increase of productivity by 25%.
• Proficiently managed vendor relations through timely communication with vendors regarding their invoices and inquiries; maintained accurate records of all transactions related to accounts payables.
• Prepared financial statements accurately each month using Excel spreadsheets; improved data entry efficiency which resulted in faster closing cycles by 48 hours per quarter.

• Presented timely and accurate accounts payable summaries to the Accounts Manager, including data on vendor invoices, credit memos and payments; reduced total payment time by 10%.
• Reduced errors in processing of payrolls by 95% through meticulous review of all supporting documents against employee records.
• Calculated financial figures for reconciliations with vendors’ statements, ensuring discrepancies were addressed promptly; decreased open item backlogs by over 50%.
• Streamlined accounts payable processes using automated systems such as SAP Business One & Oracle Financial Systems; achieved a reduction in manual workflow hours from 80+ per week to 30+.
• Reliably implemented strategies for cost savings initiatives resulting in an average annual expenditure decrease of $50K+.

• Optimized accounts payable processes by streamlining manual operations, resulting in a 25% reduction in invoice processing time.
• Developed and maintained accurate records of accounts payable transactions such as invoices, payments and credits for over 200 vendors; compiled monthly statements to ensure accuracy of all entries into the general ledger.
• Competently reviewed vendor information including credit terms and payment histories before approving or rejecting their invoices; reconciled discrepancies with vendors within 48 hours on average to reduce backlogs and delays in payments.
• Formulated cost-effective accounting strategies that enabled timely approval of vendor bills while maintaining service level agreements (SLA) between suppliers & clients at 95%.
• Reported regularly to senior management about accounts payables activities via detailed weekly reports highlighting any irregularities or issues related to vendor contracts & supplier performance metrics.

• Independently reconciled over 100 accounts payable transactions daily, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.
• Assisted in processing more than 3,000 invoices each month for multiple clients; reduced manual data entry by 40%.
• Advised senior management on best practices to improve internal compliance with Accounts Payable procedures and regulations; successfully implemented changes that resulted in a 19% reduction in late fees paid annually.
• Compiled monthly expense reports from various sources within established deadlines; improved the overall efficiency of report generation by 23%.
• Monitored vendor performance and provided timely feedback to ensure prompt payment dates were met while reducing overdue accounts receivable balances by 10%.

• Assessed accounts payable invoices totaling over $1 million per month and verified accuracy of vendor information; identified discrepancies, resulting in a 5% decrease in payment errors.
• Efficiently processed 400+ accounts payable transactions every day with high levels of accuracy, ensuring timely payments to vendors and suppliers.
• Organized financial records for auditing purposes by categorizing purchase orders according to cost centers; achieved 100% compliance rate on all audits conducted within the organization.
• Facilitated communication between stakeholders across departments (accounting, purchasing, shipping) as well as external sources such as vendors/suppliers; successfully resolved outstanding invoice issues within 48 hours on average during my tenure here at XYZ Incorporated.
• Introduced an automated system which expedited accounts payable processing times by 40%; improved overall department efficiency while freeing up resources used for manual data entry tasks.

• Achieved a 98% accuracy rate in processing over 1,000 accounts payable invoices per month.
• Resolved discrepancies between vendor statements and purchase orders, reducing invoice disputes by 20%.
• Resourcefully devised a system to reconcile payments from multiple vendors on time and within budget parameters.
• Updated financial ledgers with accurate data related to credits/debits received from suppliers; decreased manual entry errors by 5%.
• Processed payments for all approved purchases in accordance with company policies; reduced payment delays by 45 days on average compared to previous year’s results.

• Filed over 250 invoices, journal entries and other related documents for accounts payable processing per month; streamlined the filing process by 15%.
• Monitored accounts to ensure that all payments were up to date and accurate; identified discrepancies in vendor statements and initiated corrections accordingly.
• Analyzed spending trends across various departments through detailed financial reports, identifying potential areas where funds could be saved or reinvested more efficiently.
• Diligently reviewed incoming invoices against purchase orders before entering them into system databases; reduced errors in data entry by 22%.

Associate Degree in Accounting
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Accounts Payable Professional
Institute of Finance and Management
May 2017