Jalen Hargraves
Lancaster
Summary
Finance professional prepared for responsibilities of managing accounts payable functions. Proven ability to maintain accurate records and streamline workflows to enhance operational efficiency. Known for effective collaboration and flexibility in adapting to changing needs. Skilled in invoice processing, vendor management, and reconciliation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Associate
National Football League
Los Angeles, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Integral part of supporting departments with processing invoices, check requests, wire transfers, new vendor set up and troubleshooting.
- Assist in the onboarding of new suppliers and supplier management process.
- Support finance with reporting and analysis of invoicing and payments.
- Assist in the vendor process, PO creation/questions and knowledge of various NFL systems and budgeting tools.
Credit & Collections Specialist
Andritz Inc
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed a multi-million dollar portfolio of commercial accounts, utilizing SAP to analyze financial health and mitigate program risk.
- Led cross-functional coordination with Sales, Project Management, and Accounting to resolve complex billing discrepancies and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
- Developed and maintained detailed financial reports (Aging & Cash Flow) to provide leadership with actionable insights into liquidity and account status.
Finance & Accounting Assistant
Freudenberg
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Partnered with senior analysts to deliver monthly financial reports, utilizing data mining techniques to identify and explain expense trends.
- Optimized vendor management workflows by implementing standardized documentation procedures, resulting in measurable improvements in invoicing processing speed and audit readiness.
- Ensured 100% compliance with internal controls and general ledger reconciliation standards, facilitating month-end closing procedures.
- Leveraged ERP systems to maintain high integrity vendor records and support cross-functional projects, ensuring timely completion of department wide financial presentations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12-2022
Associates of Science - Accounting
Durham Tech Community College
Durham, NC06-2019
Skills
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Payroll Processing
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- Financial Reporting & Statement Preparation
- Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, OneNote)
- SAP Software (Systems, Applications, Products)
- Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs)
- Oracle Software
Timeline
Accounts Payable Associate
National Football League
03.2026 - Current
Credit & Collections Specialist
Andritz Inc
04.2023 - 01.2026
Finance & Accounting Assistant
Freudenberg
01.2022 - 03.2023
Associates of Science - Accounting
Durham Tech Community College
Bachelor of Science - Finance
UNC Greensboro