Michael Turner

Austin, TX

(512) 555-1843

michael.turner.finance@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/michaelturnerfinance

SUMMARY

Results-driven Purchase Ledger Controller with 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, and supplier reconciliation within manufacturing and construction environments. Proven record of achieving 99% invoice accuracy while supporting monthly close cycles exceeding $1.2M in trade payables. Expertise in SAP processing and ledger reconciliation to optimize payment workflows, mitigate compliance risk, and drive measurable business outcomes.

SKILLS

Accounts Payable Processing

Invoice Verification

Supplier Reconciliation

SAP Financial Systems

Month-End Close Support

Payment Run Administration

Credit Control Basics

EXPERIENCE

Purchase Ledger Controller

Redwood Construction Services, Austin, TX

June 2023 – Present

• Process over 1,100 supplier invoices monthly, maintaining 99% posting accuracy and reducing rework corrections 22%.
• Reconcile 85+ vendor statements each month, resolving discrepancies within five business days to strengthen reporting accuracy.
• Support monthly payment runs averaging $750K, ensuring 100% adherence to agreed supplier credit terms.
• Assist with accrual journal preparation, contributing to a 15% faster month-end close cycle.

Accounts Payable Assistant

LoneStar Industrial Supply, Round Rock, TX

May 2021 – May 2023

• Entered 900+ invoices per month into ERP system, improving processing speed 18% through workflow tracking.
• Investigated invoice variances, reducing outstanding supplier queries from 40 to under 10 within two quarters.
• Supported weekly payment cycles totaling $500K while maintaining complete audit documentation.
• Reconciled petty cash and expense reports, achieving 100% compliance with internal policies.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting

Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Danielle Brooks

Chicago, IL

(312) 555-2974

danielle.brooks.ap@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/daniellebrookscpa

SUMMARY

Results-driven Purchase Ledger Controller with 5+ years of experience in accounts payable operations, vendor compliance, and financial reporting within multi-site construction and professional services environments. Proven record of reducing aged creditor balances 28% while managing monthly payment volumes exceeding $3.5M. Expertise in SAP financial systems and balance sheet reconciliation to optimize close processes, mitigate cash flow risk, and drive measurable business outcomes.

SKILLS

Purchase Ledger Management

Vendor Due Diligence

Balance Sheet Reconciliation

CIS Compliance

SAP ERP Systems

Cash Flow Monitoring

Audit Support

EXPERIENCE

Purchase Ledger Controller

Midwest Infrastructure Group, Chicago, IL

March 2021 – Present

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processing for 300+ suppliers, managing $3.5M in monthly disbursements with 99.5% accuracy.
• Implement statement reconciliation controls that decreased aged payables over 60 days by 28% within one fiscal year.
• Coordinate CIS verification and tax compliance for subcontractors, eliminating penalty exposure and ensuring 100% regulatory adherence.
• Lead month-end reconciliations and accrual postings, shortening close timelines by three business days.

Purchase Ledger Controller

Lakeview Engineering Services, Naperville, IL

January 2018 – February 2021

• Processed 1,500+ invoices monthly across three regional divisions, improving throughput efficiency 24%.
• Managed weekly payment runs averaging $1.2M, capturing early settlement discounts totaling $85K annually.
• Resolved supplier disputes, cutting escalation cases 35% through structured communication workflows.
• Supported annual audits by preparing reconciliations and documentation, contributing to zero audit findings.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Finance

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Anthony Ramirez

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 555-8421

anthony.ramirez.finance@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/anthonyramirezfinance

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Purchase Ledger Controller with 10+ years of experience in enterprise accounts payable, financial controls, and regulatory compliance within multi-entity construction and manufacturing environments. Proven record of overseeing $8M+ monthly trade payables while reducing processing errors 31% and accelerating close cycles by five days. Expertise in internal control design and SAP optimization to streamline payment operations, mitigate financial risk, and drive measurable business outcomes.

CORE SKILLS

Enterprise Accounts Payable

Internal Control Frameworks

Financial Reporting

Multi-Entity Reconciliation

Cash Flow Optimization

Regulatory Compliance

ERP System Leadership

EXPERIENCE

Purchase Ledger Controller

Southwest Commercial Builders, Phoenix, AZ

April 2019 – Present

• Direct end-to-end purchase ledger operations across four business units, supervising $8M in monthly disbursements with 99.8% accuracy.
• Designed automated approval workflows that reduced invoice processing errors 31% and improved turnaround time by 40%.
• Strengthened aged creditor oversight, lowering balances over 90 days from $1.1M to $420K within 12 months.
• Led year-end audit coordination for payables, delivering complete documentation resulting in zero material findings.

Purchase Ledger Controller

Desert Valley Manufacturing Group, Mesa, AZ

February 2014 – March 2019

• Managed high-volume invoice processing exceeding 2,200 transactions monthly, sustaining 99% data integrity across SAP modules.
• Implemented vendor due diligence and AML procedures, reducing compliance risk exposure and preventing $250K in potential losses.
• Supervised AP staff of four, increasing departmental productivity 27% through KPI tracking and workflow redesign.
• Optimized payment scheduling strategies, improving cash forecasting accuracy 22% and enhancing supplier retention.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

• Validate purchase invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts across multi-department operations, safeguarding financial accuracy and preventing processing discrepancies before ledger posting.
• Process high-volume supplier invoices and credit notes within enterprise accounting platforms, accurately recording 1,500+ monthly transactions to maintain timely financial data integrity.
• Establish new vendor accounts across regional procurement networks, verifying compliance documentation and banking details to mitigate onboarding risk and support controlled supplier engagement.
• Authorize supplier disbursements in accordance with contractual terms and cash flow schedules, ensuring 100% on-time settlement across a diverse creditor portfolio.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements spanning multiple cost centers, resolving discrepancies within five business days to strengthen close-cycle reliability and reporting transparency.
• Execute month-end close activities, including accruals, prepayments, and management reporting support, contributing to structured financial submissions for senior finance leadership review.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable Processing
• Vendor Reconciliation
• Invoice Validation Controls
• Month-End Close
• Accruals And Prepayments
• ERP Financial Systems

• Administer high-volume invoice processing across finance operations, accurately recording 2,000+ monthly transactions to maintain ledger integrity and support uninterrupted payment cycles.
• Oversee subcontractor liabilities spanning multiple project workstreams, ensuring timely recognition and settlement to preserve accurate cost allocation and financial control.
• Establish subcontractor accounts in accordance with regulatory onboarding standards, validating insurance, health and safety, and tax documentation to mitigate compliance exposure.
• Calculate Construction Industry Scheme obligations each payment cycle, submitting returns within statutory deadlines to ensure zero penalties and full regulatory adherence.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts supporting management reporting packs, resolving variances before month-end close to strengthen presentation accuracy for senior leadership review.
• Support broader accounting administration and ad hoc assignments within cross-functional finance teams, enhancing operational continuity and responsiveness to evolving business requirements.

Core Skills:

• Invoice Processing Controls
• Subcontractor Ledger Management
• CIS Compliance Reporting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Regulatory Vendor Onboarding
• Management Accounts Support

• Process incoming invoices across centralized finance operations, validating supporting documentation prior to entry to safeguard transactional accuracy and maintain disciplined payables control.
• Examine billing details before system posting, identifying discrepancies early and reducing downstream correction workload during monthly financial close cycles.
• Record approved invoices within enterprise accounting platforms, accurately capturing 1,200+ transactions monthly to sustain reliable creditor balances and audit-ready records.
• Contribute to month-end reconciliations across multiple ledgers, investigating variances and supporting timely resolution to reinforce reporting precision for finance leadership.
• Coordinate supporting documentation for scheduled disbursement cycles, enabling on-time payment execution aligned with internal cash management expectations and vendor commitments.
• Provide operational coverage for the wider accounts payable function during peak periods, preserving workflow continuity and maintaining service levels across cross-functional stakeholders.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable Processing
• Invoice Verification Controls
• Ledger Reconciliation
• Payment Run Coordination
• ERP Data Entry
• Financial Reporting Support

• Validate invoice and expense approvals prior to ledger posting across finance operations, enforcing policy adherence and preventing unauthorized entries within the purchase ledger framework.
• Post authorized invoices to designated creditor accounts within enterprise accounting systems, accurately recording 1,000+ monthly transactions to sustain reliable financial records.
• Reconcile individual supplier accounts across multi-department portfolios, identifying discrepancies and resolving variances to preserve accurate liability reporting and vendor confidence.
• Ensure settlement of invoices and reimbursable expenses within agreed credit terms, supporting disciplined cash flow management and strengthening external supplier relationships.
• Reconcile the purchase ledger control account to the general ledger each month, clearing reconciling items before close to enhance reporting integrity for management review.
• Address vendor inquiries and administer petty cash transactions while supporting management account preparation, maintaining responsive stakeholder service and structured reporting timetables.

Core Skills:

• Purchase Ledger Management
• Supplier Account Reconciliation
• Invoice Authorization Controls
• Credit Terms Compliance
• General Ledger Alignment
• Management Accounts Support

• Execute timely invoice processing across centralized finance operations, accurately recording 1,300+ monthly transactions to maintain creditor integrity and support uninterrupted financial workflows.
• Administer scheduled payment cycles for approved expenditures, coordinating with department managers to ensure alignment with budget controls and organizational cash management priorities.
• Reconcile supplier statements spanning multiple cost centers, identifying discrepancies and resolving variances to preserve accurate liability reporting and audit-ready records.
• Generate monthly accrual calculations for management reporting purposes, preparing structured entries that strengthen period-end accuracy and executive-level financial transparency.
• Upload accrual journals into enterprise accounting systems, validating data integrity before posting to enhance close-cycle efficiency and reporting consistency.
• Oversee purchase ordering system administration while liaising with senior leadership and resolving vendor inquiries, reinforcing cross-functional communication and disciplined financial processing standards.

Core Skills:

• Invoice Processing Operations
• Payment Cycle Administration
• Supplier Statement Reconciliation
• Accrual Accounting
• Purchase Order Systems
• Vendor Query Resolution

• Assume accountability for accurate entry of invoices and credit notes into high-volume ledgers, processing 1,800+ monthly transactions to preserve data integrity and structured financial control.
• Reconcile invoices to supplier statements across multi-entity operations, confirming full cost capture and strengthening liability accuracy before each reporting cycle.
• Execute weekly and monthly supplier payment runs within mandated deadlines, applying eligible settlement discounts to optimize working capital and enhance cash efficiency.
• Utilize enterprise accounting platforms and secure online banking systems to complete disbursement activities, ensuring compliant execution and traceable audit documentation.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice and payment discrepancies, maintaining consistent stakeholder communication and uninterrupted payable workflows.
• Lead credit control activities for the sales ledger while refining procedures that reinforce disciplined receivables management and support cross-functional financial governance.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable Processing
• Supplier Reconciliation
• Payment Run Execution
• Online Banking Systems
• Credit Control Management
• Ledger Data Integrity

• Direct the Purchase Ledger function across finance operations, supervising end-to-end workflows to maintain controlled processing standards and consistent creditor management discipline.
• Establish new supplier accounts within enterprise systems, verifying onboarding data accuracy and compliance documentation to mitigate risk and support structured vendor governance.
• Administer centralized invoice intake, routing submissions for departmental authorization and accurately entering approved transactions exceeding 1,400 monthly postings.
• Validate coding accuracy and post transactions prepared by junior staff, reinforcing internal controls and ensuring reliable general ledger alignment.
• Reconcile supplier statements against system records and monitor aged creditor balances, resolving discrepancies to strengthen liability transparency and payment accuracy.
• Coordinate bi-monthly payment cycles, issue remittance advice, and process ad hoc disbursements, sustaining timely settlements and preserving supplier confidence.

Core Skills:

• Purchase Ledger Oversight
• Supplier Onboarding Compliance
• Invoice Coding Controls
• Creditor Reconciliation
• Payment Run Management
• Aged Payables Monitoring

• Oversee subcontractor payment operations across active project portfolios, ensuring accurate liability recognition and disciplined cash distribution aligned with contractual and statutory requirements.
• Establish new CIS suppliers following mandatory verification checks, validating tax status and documentation to ensure full compliance with Construction Industry Scheme regulations.
• Coordinate with surveyors to prepare fortnightly subcontractor disbursements, processing 300+ invoices per cycle with correct CIS deductions and reverse VAT treatment.
• Issue remittance advice and monthly CIS statements while responding to vendor inquiries, maintaining transparent communication and minimizing escalated payment disputes.
• Administer monthly employee expense processing, confirming authorization, receipt support, and accurate coding to preserve audit integrity and policy adherence.
• Reconcile corporate credit cards and analyze transaction records with related correspondence, posting verified entries to strengthen month-end accuracy and reporting reliability.

Core Skills:

• CIS Compliance Management
• Subcontractor Payment Administration
• Reverse VAT Accounting
• Expense Processing Controls
• Credit Card Reconciliation
• Construction Ledger Management

• Partner with the Accounts Payable Manager to deliver SLA-driven payables services across centralized finance operations, ensuring consistent task execution and measurable process reliability.
• Execute month-end close responsibilities, including prepayment investigations and balance sheet reconciliations, clearing reconciling items before reporting deadlines to reinforce financial statement accuracy.
• Monitor weekly aged creditor positions exceeding $4M in trade balances, researching discrepancies and escalating identified risks to management to safeguard working capital exposure.
• Oversee supplier account reconciliations and manage on-hold queries, resolving variances within five business days to sustain compliant processing and stakeholder confidence.
• Generate and analyze exception reports for unprocessed invoices, driving timely resolution while supporting year-end audit requests with complete, audit-ready documentation.
• Administer internal adjustments through invoices and credit notes while tracking outstanding credits and pursuing recoveries, strengthening control adherence and preserving the company's cash position.

Core Skills:

• Accounts Payable Operations
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Aged Creditor Analysis
• Exception Report Management
• Internal Control Compliance
• Audit Support Coordination

• Administer supplier accounts within SAP across multi-entity operations, ensuring invoices are settled in accordance with contractual terms to maintain disciplined creditor governance.
• Reconcile supplier statements to ledger balances, obtain missing documentation, and expedite outstanding authorizations to preserve accurate liability reporting and timely processing cycles.
• Coordinate new vendor onboarding with Group and Finance leadership, completing due diligence and credit evaluations prior to approval to mitigate compliance and counterparty risk.
• Generate monthly suggested payment reports and collaborate with the Finance Director and Controller to review outstanding invoices and prepare accrual journals supporting management accounts.
• Oversee daily banking activity with Treasury while supporting Anti-Money Laundering controls and managing bank account openings for new clients alongside external banking partners.
• Lead AP and AR personnel and supervise credit card and expense reconciliations for senior stakeholders, ensuring accurate general ledger posting and transparent reporting alignment.

Core Skills:

• SAP Accounts Payable
• Supplier Reconciliation
• Vendor Due Diligence
• Banking Operations Coordination
• AML Compliance Controls
• Management Accounts Journals