AHMAD-PIERRE Buchanan
Natick
Summary
Results-driven business professional with extensive experience in financial analysis and staff accounting. Proven track record of increasing efficiency and fostering interdepartmental partnerships to achieve organizational goals. Seeking to leverage my expertise to contribute to the success of a dynamic and growth-oriented company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS MANAGER
Health Care Without Walls
09.2022 - Current
- Perform bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial records and cash flow management
- Assist with tax preparation, supporting compliance and timely filings
- Administer payroll using the Paychex portal, ensuring timeliness and accuracy, while maintaining and updating employee records in accordance with company policies.
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, improving efficiency and accuracy
- Conduct system analysis to identify opportunities for process improvements
- Lead account cleanup initiatives to maintain integrity of financial data, and aiding financial decisions
- Supported management with various tasks, including reporting, documentation, and workflow optimization
AP Coordinator/Project Accounting (Contract)
Aspen Aerogels
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided comprehensive training to team members in procedural documentation and advanced Excel techniques, enhancing efficiency and internal reporting capabilities.
- Demonstrated flexibility by supporting ERP maintenance and ad hoc projects during year-end close processes.
- Performed advanced financial analysis to facilitate strategic decision-making and optimize financial performance.
- Coordinated effectively with colleagues in Mexico to ensure a seamless transition of accounts payable responsibilities to the third-party accounting team.
AP Specialist (Contract)
Lantheus Medical Imaging
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement SAP S4/Hana ERP and ensure effective system adoption.
- Managed staff accountant tasks, including financial statement preparation, account reconciliation, and compliance monitoring.
- Updated user procedures and documentation.
- Processed 250+ invoices weekly, resolved invoice issues, and supported automation efforts with IT in OCR and email receipt recognition.
- Produced weekly and monthly Accounts Payable reports.
AP Specialist (Contract to cover maternity leave)
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed end-to-end accounts payable processing with accuracy and diligence.
- Developed comprehensive procedural documentation to ensure SOX compliance and role alignment.
- Implemented targeted process enhancements, increasing efficiency by 22%, which led to cost reductions and facilitated organizational growth through additional headcount.
- Sustained effective internal and external partnerships by consistently delivering high-quality professional support.
- Supervised T&E program while implementing new software through testing applications
AP Specialist (Contract – 6 months and then extended)
Abiomed
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Full-cycle AP processing in SAP S4/Hana.
- Assisted in T&E compliance and procedural documentation.
- Supported month end closings and financial reporting for domestic and international divisions.
AP Supervisor (Assistant IV promoted to AP Supervisor)
Littelfuse, Inc
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversaw the full-cycle accounts payable process to ensure compliance and prompt payments to vendors and employees.
- Supervised and remotely trained two AP associates weekly.
- Built interdepartmental partnerships to improve collaboration and meet company objectives.
- Supported automation projects for the ERP system, streamlining workflows such as payment notifications and invoice uploads.
- Prepared month-end, year-end, accrual reports, and managed 1099s and tax filings.
Sr. Accounting Specialist (Furloughed for Covid-19 Pandemic)
T Ford Company, Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Controlled job set up and vendor maintenance, main contact for any vendor billing inquiries, and processor of full cycle accounts payable in Timberline
- Prepared aging AP and AR reports for executive management
- Created multiple spreadsheets for inventory tracking, vehicle maintenance, office supplies, registration services, and debt scheduling for real time analysis.
- Assisted in ME and YE close
- Bank, credit card, and fuel consumption reconciliations as well as including reporting analysis with them
Accounts Payable Coordinator (Contract)
American Renal Associates
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Supported 50 clinics as AP contact for all billing, vendor payments, expense reports, and budget controls.
- Assisted with month end close
- Processed weekly payment batches and created payment tracking spreadsheets
- High volume invoice processing – over 500/week in Oracle, and T&E processing through Concur
- Managed rent and medical director fees for entire company
Accounts Payable Specialist
Cell Signaling Technology Inc.
04.2017 - 06.2018
- Full cycle accounting with assistance to Procurement Department for complete vendor management and maintaining positive relationships
- Process weekly payment runs for both Oracle and QuickBooks operating systems
- GL entries and Credit card/Banking reconciliations for month end support
- Accurate processing of 250 invoices weekly
- Internal and external customer solution expert
Accounts Payable Coordinator (Contract)
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
07.2016 - 03.2017
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of invoices into SAP, helped process payment runs, adding new vendors, answering both internal and external inquiries, and working on ad hoc projects as needed.
- Prepare and manage Aging/Hold reports for AP department to identify cost savings prospects, as well as keep AP team informed of any pending payment issues.
- Assisted in the transition to payment automation to the new Concur operating system.
- Managed all inquiries for Intellectual Property, Legal, IT, and Facilities.
AP specialist
Analog devices
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Processed two-way and three-way invoice matching while supporting transitioning from Epicor to SAP.
- Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances.
- Charged expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices/expense reports and recording entries.
- Managed payments to vendors by monitoring discount opportunities, scheduling and preparing checks, resolving purchase orders, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentation; insuring credit is received for outstanding memos.
- Provide accurate and effective document preparation and records management relative to the AP function
junior accountant
Nova ventures group corp
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Analyzed financial reports from 19 international subsidiaries.
- Verified month-end/year-end closings and foreign exchange spreadsheets for tax purposes.
- Documented AP processes and authored an 11-page "Accounting Procedures" guide for audits and SOX compliance.
- Handled weekly check runs, positive pay, wire transfers, ACH payments, and processed expense reports in Great Plains (MS Dynamics).
- Managed vendor database and filing system.
Education
North Shore Community College - Accounting
North Shore Community College
05-2027
Skills
- SAP
- MS Dynamics (Great Plains)
- Oracle
- Epicor
- QuickBooks
- Concur
- Process improvements
- Cost savings
- Streamlined operations
- Written communication
- Communication skills
- Community mediation
- Problem-solving
- Financial analysis
- Tax preparation
- Accounts payable
- Payroll administration
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Excel
- Business planning
- Project management
- Financial oversight
- Analytical thinking
- Budget creation
- Documentation and reporting
- Performance improvements
- Business management
- Operations management
Timeline
AP Coordinator/Project Accounting (Contract)
Aspen Aerogels
11.2024 - 02.2025
AP Specialist (Contract)
Lantheus Medical Imaging
03.2024 - 10.2024
AP Specialist (Contract to cover maternity leave)
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals
06.2023 - 10.2023
BUSINESS MANAGER
Health Care Without Walls
09.2022 - Current
AP Specialist (Contract – 6 months and then extended)
Abiomed
03.2022 - 05.2023
AP Supervisor (Assistant IV promoted to AP Supervisor)
Littelfuse, Inc
07.2020 - 01.2022
Sr. Accounting Specialist (Furloughed for Covid-19 Pandemic)
T Ford Company, Inc.
06.2019 - 02.2020
Accounts Payable Coordinator (Contract)
American Renal Associates
01.2019 - 05.2019
Accounts Payable Specialist
Cell Signaling Technology Inc.
04.2017 - 06.2018
Accounts Payable Coordinator (Contract)
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
07.2016 - 03.2017
AP specialist
Analog devices
06.2015 - 06.2016
junior accountant
Nova ventures group corp
04.2013 - 03.2015
North Shore Community College - Accounting
North Shore Community College