Lynda Williams

• Managed day-to-day accounts payable processes for two business entities.
• Collaborated with accounting team to enhance financial operations efficiency.
• Oversaw three A/P email inboxes for invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Handled vendor setup, maintenance, wire setups and responded to inquiries via email and phone.
• Maintained organized filing systems for invoices, receipts, and payment records.
• Participated in ad hoc projects to drive departmental process improvements.

Migrated finance operations to SAP Concur for enhanced integration with general ledger and accounts payable/receivable systems.

• Delivered comprehensive training on SAP Concur, Baan IV, and LN invoice processing to staff.
• Managed Accounts Payable helpdesk, ensuring effective vendor communication and support.
• Ensured accurate data entry in SAP Concur in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinated with international buyers to align purchase orders with corresponding invoices.
• Resolved vendor and buyer issues via email; investigated pre-SAP Concur invoices utilizing Bottomline, Baan IV, and LN.

• Retrieved and printed daily invoices from AP email for three Quebec sites, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Developed strong relationships with vendors for efficient communication.
• Processed up to 80 invoices daily using AS400, matching all documents accurately.
• Resolved discrepancies in pricing, quantity, and freight by coordinating with Purchasing Cash Data Management team.
• Provided timely vendor payment updates and attended meetings with Controller regarding process changes.

• Supported Finance Team in database management, overseeing transition from SAP ECC to SAP S4 Hana.
• Achieved 100% accuracy in quality assurance for customer accounts and pricing during March and April.
• Entered and uploaded new locations daily in SAP, identifying duplicates for account verification.
• Ensured Customer Service Agreements complied with company standards to minimize data and invoice issues.
• Collaborated with District Sales Managers to maintain accurate data across departments.
• Provided training on Salesforce and SAP S4 Hana data input for team members.