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Helen Elodat

@helenelodat

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Accounts Payable Supervisor committed to fostering positive team culture.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values teamwork and offers opportunities for growth.

As an Accounts Payable Supervisor, I am dedicated to fostering a positive team culture while driving organizational success. At ShieldAI, I lead a dynamic team of five associates, implementing innovative programs such as Deltek Costpoint and Concur, which have significantly improved our operational efficiency. My efforts have resulted in increased invoice processing volume and a remarkable reduction in duplicate payments, ultimately enhancing our company's financial standing.

Throughout my career, I have consistently focused on process improvement and team development. I successfully established a vendor onboarding process and developed a tracking system that streamlined our operations, allowing the Accounts Payable team to resolve vendor inquiries more effectively. My experience at BDO USA and Lockstep Network has further honed my skills in accounts payable and receivable, where I played a pivotal role in transitioning systems and improving financial processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Current

ShieldAI

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Led a dynamic team of 5 associates and worked cross-functionally with other departments to successfully implement 4 new programs: Deltek Costpoint, Concur, Corpay, and Palantir. Increased invoice processing volume, enabled weekly funding predictions, and decreased the receipts not vouchered accrual entry to an all-time company low.

Deltek Costpoint Concur Corpay Palantir Vendor Onboarding Payment Processing Performance Management Month End Close

Business Services & Outsourcing Associate

BDO USA

May 2022 - Oct 2022 (5 months)

Provided comprehensive business services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment processing, payroll processing, cost analysis, expense reimbursements, and bookkeeping. Supported government contracting, non-profit, and healthcare clients with essential financial operations.

Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Payment Processing Payroll Processing Cost Reimbursement Bookkeeping

Accounts Receivable & Payable Specialist

Lockstep Network

Oct 2021 - Apr 2022 (6 months)

Collaborated closely with the Finance Manager to establish new processes and policies from the ground up, covering royalties, payment arrangements, subscription management, and vendor onboarding. Significantly reduced Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and played a key role in transitioning the company's accounting system from Xero to QuickBooks.

Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable Xero Quickbooks Payment Processing Vendor Onboarding Subscription Management

Accounts Payable Team Lead – Special Processing

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Nov 2006 - Aug 2021 (14 years 9 months)

Coordinated shared services activities for 5 recurring clients and managed high-volume invoice processing with 2- and 3-way PO matching. Drove project implementation efforts, onboarded and trained new clients, and hired employees for ongoing support.

Accounts Payable PO Matching Implementation Onboarding Training Vendor Relations Process Improvement

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Houston Community College

Associate Degree, Business Management

Completed an Associate Degree in Business Management, gaining foundational knowledge in business operations and management principles. This program provided essential skills applicable to various business functions.