Michelle Potter
Harrisonville
Summary
Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with expertise in financial management functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing. Delivers thorough analysis to identify and eliminate financial redundancies while fostering strong relationships with vendors and customers.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Compass Minerals Corporation
Overland Park
09.2017 - 02.2026
- Processed invoices, POs, and credits in AP Coupa queue while supporting other sites and departments.
- Executed vendor setup and updates in Coupa system to maintain accurate vendor records.
- Conducted weekly in-house check runs and Corpay runs, updating check logs and creating registers.
- Record and reconcile all wire transactions with the Cash Package daily for all sites.
- Complete month-end close and enter AP reporting entries.
- Work on the outstanding checks and the Cash Variances on a weekly basis.
- Maintain voids for in-house checks and Corpay payments.
- Provide audit support as required.
- High level of support and inquiries for vendors, other departments and sites.
- Monthly recurring file and maintaining new and updated leases.
- Provided comprehensive training to new hires and current employees to enhance team efficiency.
Accounting Clerk
Unified Life Insurance Company
Overland Park
10.2016 - 06.2017
- Processed accounts payable transactions twice weekly, managing approximately 50 invoices per week.
- Applied premiums to customer accounts, ensuring timely processing of 100 batches daily.
- Recorded electronic payments in accounting system, supporting precise financial tracking.
- Updated checkbook balances for thirteen bank accounts, maintaining accurate financial records.
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Roasterie, Inc.
Kansas City
02.2013 - 09.2016
- Oversaw accounts payable functions for The Roasterie, three cafés, and event space The Bean Hangar.
- Daily invoice and purchase order management and entry, approximately 300 to 400 per week.
- Executed weekly check runs for five entities, processing 200 checks and 30 credit card payments to vendors.
- Monitor and process daily bank activity for all five entities.
- Research/resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Verify and process employee expense reports.
- Monthly sales, convention and tourism tax, quarterly use tax.
Corporate Accounting Clerk
Nations Valuation Services
Lenexa
08.2009 - 06.2012
- Managed accounts receivable processes, ensuring accurate invoicing, billing, and verification of Reasonable & Customary / Full Disclosure pricing.
- Recorded transactions in general ledger to ensure financial accuracy.
- Facilitated cash transfers between accounts, enhancing liquidity management.
- Reconcile bank accounts with cash position and Navision daily.
- Processed daily check deposits and electronic bank transfers, ensuring timely availability of funds.
- Assisted staff accountants with financial tasks.
Chief Clerk
University of Missouri Kansas City
10.2008 - 02.2009
- Negotiate payment terms with vendors/suppliers.
- Verified and processed accounts payable documents, ensuring timely vendor payments.
- Managed inventory levels, maintaining optimal stock availability to support operations.
- Provided administrative support, streamlining office processes for greater efficiency.
Human Resources / Quality / MP&L
TDS/US Automotive
Kansas City
10.2004 - 10.2008
- Managed human resources functions to enhance employee relations and resolve workplace issues.
- Assisted in union litigation cases to uphold employee rights and ensure compliance with labor laws.
- Processed payroll for employees to ensure timely payments.
- Conducted quality control inspections to maintain product standards.
- Coordinated material parts and labor management to streamline production processes.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to maintain financial accuracy.
Education
Graduate -
Raytown High School
6019 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133Associates Degree -
Longview Community College
500 SW Longview Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64081Skills
- Vendor Management
- Financial analysis
- JD Edwards
- Coupa
- Sage Accounting
- Navision
- Accounting software
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Outlook
- Gmail
- People Soft
- Invoice processing
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Month-end closing
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Compass Minerals Corporation
09.2017 - 02.2026
Accounting Clerk
Unified Life Insurance Company
10.2016 - 06.2017
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Roasterie, Inc.
02.2013 - 09.2016
Corporate Accounting Clerk
Nations Valuation Services
08.2009 - 06.2012
Chief Clerk
University of Missouri Kansas City
10.2008 - 02.2009
Human Resources / Quality / MP&L
TDS/US Automotive
10.2004 - 10.2008
Graduate -
Raytown High School
Associates Degree -
Longview Community College