Charlotte Chapman
Forest Lake
Summary
To contribute my diverse finance and accounting skills to a dynamic organization, leading financial initiatives, and driving process improvements.
Professional accounts payable specialist with deep knowledge in managing invoices, vendor relations, and payment processing. Strong focus on team collaboration, consistently delivering accurate and timely financial reports. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Reliable, with keen eye for detail and strong organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Breathesafe
10.2024 - Current
- Facilitated resolution of interdepartmental billing disputes through clear communication and detailed recordkeeping.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization within the accounts payable department.
- Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and consistent communication regarding invoice discrepancies.
- Maintained effective internal controls over accounts payable transactions through regular self-audits of completed work.
- Collaborated with procurement team to resolve purchase order discrepancies, ensuring accurate invoice processing.
- Participated in cross-functional projects, providing accounts payable expertise and collaborating with team members to achieve desired outcomes.
- Contributed to cash flow management by scheduling payments based on vendor terms and available funds.
- Assisted in month-end closing tasks, providing efficient reconciliation of accounts payable balances.
- Enhanced accuracy of financial reporting with thorough review of expense allocations and general ledger coding.
Assistant Accountant
C5 Technology Pty Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Payroll processing for 30+ employees as well as STP and superannuation payments in xero, managing accounts inbox, and full function AR duties including but not limited to issuing invoices and credit notes, receipting all payments and bank account reconciling across all 3 entities, and following up debtors for payment. Processing creditor bills and matching purchase orders, preparing AP payment files. EOM master reporting and board reporting preparation for CFO with revenue and accruals. Updating balance sheet/P&L recording and reconciling and investigating any differences. Travel bookings and office management/policy updates and reviews as well as general HR duties.
Accounts Payable
LifeFlight Australia
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Full function accounts payable, managing multiple inboxes and accounts over multiple (4) entities. Training/managing finance officer, high end reconciliations, weekly foreign currency and domestic payment runs, high volume invoice/PO data entry, end of month reporting. High volume credit card management, creation of accounts payable and purchasing manuals, manage and maintain excellent relationships with vendors. Implementation of process improvements within multiple teams, audits, bank reconciliations, liaise with international team and suppliers. Official title of team motivator/office bundle of sunshine/problem solver.
Accounts Payable Clerk (Clientfunding team)
Max Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
- High volume invoice processing, assisting in the implementation of D365, Fraedom administration and account management, customer service, entering new CRN’s daily. Problem solving, expense management, credit card management, team training. Unofficial title of team motivator/office bundle of sunshine.
Accounts Payable
Cox Industries
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Statement reconciliation, invoice entry, stock adjustments and transfers, processing AUD and foreign currency payments. Goods production entry, running stock reports, creating and sending remittances, managing the accounts inbox and phone line.
Banking/Accounts Receivable Assistant
Keema Cars
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Switchboard operator, transferring calls, organising mail. Accounts Receivable in charge of Banking. Cash banking, Eftpos, dealing with merchant services and AMEX. Offsetting accounts and rounding, bank statement processing, etc.
Print and Copy Technician
Officeworks Loganholme
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Team Training, Customer Service, Store opening/closing, organising/running kid’s classes, Print and copy specialist, merchandise expansion, experience with SAP and POS systems including POS Manager.
Education
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Psychology
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, QLD10-2027
Skills
- Assisted in multiple ERP transitions and am quite adaptable when it comes to learning a new system
- Bank reconciliation
- Credit card reconciliation
- Time management abilities
- Payroll management
- Goal setting
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Handling confidential materials
- Financial records and reporting
- Microsoft office
- Relationship building
Personal Traits
Fast learner, motivated, organised, enthusiastic, determined, positive, efficient, mature, personable, eloquent, adaptable, great attention to detail, and loves a good reconciliation challenge.
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Clerk
Breathesafe
10.2024 - Current
Assistant Accountant
C5 Technology Pty Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2024
Accounts Payable
LifeFlight Australia
01.2022 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk (Clientfunding team)
Max Solutions
01.2020 - 01.2022
Accounts Payable
Cox Industries
01.2018 - 01.2019
Banking/Accounts Receivable Assistant
Keema Cars
01.2015 - 01.2016
Print and Copy Technician
Officeworks Loganholme
01.2011 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - Psychology
University of Southern Queensland
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