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Amy Albert-Ames

Huntington

Summary

Committed Senior Accounts Payable Associate knowledgeable in accounts payable functions. including invoice processing, vendor relation and reconciliations. Diligent and organized with excellent time management skills and ability to work as a team and independently.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Assistant Buyer

Yankee Candle Company
11.2023 - Current
  • Enable efficient order processing by accurately entering purchase details into company systems and databases.
  • Processed purchase orders in accordance with company procedures.
  • Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Reviewed purchasing trends and forecast demand for inventory planning and replenishment.
  • Interact with vendors and Accounts Payable if any discrepancies.

Accounts Payable Senior Associate

Yankee Candle
08.2007 - 11.2023
  • Developed strong working relationships with vendor, resolving inquiries or issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Provide support to the other business units within the organization regarding accounts payable activities
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in entering financial information into accounting systems
  • Involved with implementing new procedures that increased efficiency in the accounts payable process
  • Processed a high volume of invoices daily
  • Matched invoice to purchase orders and received goods
  • Reviewed, coded and entered invoice into accounting system accurately and efficiently
  • Expertly managed full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt to payment, including coding and data entry of invoices
  • Worked closely with legal, Capital, Lease, Retail Development, Marketing and Wholesale Departments


Accounts Payable Assistant

Yankee Candle
01.2000 - 08.2007
  • Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
  • Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer.
  • Responded promptly to vendor inquiries, fostering positive relationships with external partners.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy with thorough verification of invoices against purchase orders and contracts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Smith Vocational High School
Northampton, MA
06.1993

Skills

  • Vendor Invoice and PO Processing
  • Vendor Account Monitoring
  • Excellent Computer Skills
  • Lawson, Oracle and V360 Experience
  • Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams Experience
  • New Hire Training
  • Invoice Verification

Timeline

Retail Assistant Buyer

Yankee Candle Company
11.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Senior Associate

Yankee Candle
08.2007 - 11.2023

Accounts Payable Assistant

Yankee Candle
01.2000 - 08.2007

High School Diploma -

Smith Vocational High School
Amy Albert-Ames