Kari Moore

# Accounts Payable Manager

Location United StatesDesired Salary UnspecifiedWork preference Full TimeLinks Status   Actively looking Field / Industry Finance & Accounting

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Languages:  English -

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## About Me

As a collaborative and results-oriented senior manager, I ensure accurate AP and streamlined financial operations. I have honed my expertise in providing financial analysis and reporting in fast-paced and dynamic markets and translating complex processes into understandable and easy-to-follow steps.

I thrive in roles that require organization, attention to detail, and process development. I take a proactive approach to fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee satisfaction.

My areas of expertise include:

 AP and AR
 Vendor Management
 System Automation and Testing
 Mentoring, Coaching, and Training
 Creative Problem Solving
 SOX and SOC-1 Compliance
 Reconciliations
 Market Research Analysis
 KPIs

I am available to discuss new opportunities in the Denver area or virtual (remote).

Technical Skills:

 Advanced Excel user, utilizing lookups, pivot tables, and formulas
 Microsoft Suite, Dynamics 365, CRM tools, SharePoint, Box, Coupa, FloQast
 Accounting Software
 Agile Development for in-house custom web intranet
 Data query systems (QlikView, PowerBI)

## Skills

### [Problem Solving](https://jobicy.com/talent/problem-solving.md)[Communication](https://jobicy.com/talent/communication.md)[Analytical Skills](https://jobicy.com/talent/analytical-skills.md)[Compliance](https://jobicy.com/talent/compliance.md)[Process Improvement](https://jobicy.com/talent/process-improvement.md)[Reporting](https://jobicy.com/talent/reporting.md)[Leadership](https://jobicy.com/talent/leadership.md)[Microsoft Excel](https://jobicy.com/talent/microsoft-excel.md)[Mentoring](https://jobicy.com/talent/mentoring.md)[Coaching](https://jobicy.com/talent/coaching.md)[Accounting](https://jobicy.com/talent/accounting.md)[Vendor Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/vendor-management.md)[Team Building](https://jobicy.com/talent/team-building.md)[Process Optimization](https://jobicy.com/talent/process-optimization.md)[Finance](https://jobicy.com/talent/finance.md)[People Management](https://jobicy.com/talent/people-management.md)[Operations](https://jobicy.com/talent/operations.md)[Bank Reconciliation](https://jobicy.com/talent/bank-reconciliation.md)[Analysis](https://jobicy.com/talent/analysis.md)

## Experience

Senior Manager, Accounts Payable, Royalty Operations @ Via Licensing Alliance  2022 - 2024 Managed royalty AP team of 5 for patent licensing intermediary, collecting and paying royalties on consumer electronics patents. Directed accurate and timely payment of royalties, effectively overseeing AP systems, operational processes, and cash flow for world’s largest global electronics companies.

Selected accomplishments:

• Improved management and communication to 300+ international vendors, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft, developing Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Advanced integration of AP vendors, processes, and systems during company acquisition of MPEG LA by Via LA, leveraging SOPs, organizational and leadership skills, and deadline management, meeting 100% of payment obligations.

• Optimized daily, quarterly, and ad hoc AP controls and processes, achieving “clean” SOC-1 opinion with zero exceptions for 9 consecutive years. Developed new SOX controls post-acquisition and maintained SOX documentation as subsidiary of public company.

Manager, Accounts Payable @ MPEG LA, LLC  2015 - 2022 Led day-to-day responsibilities of royalty AP team to ensure accurate and timely payment of royalties to vendors. Supervised AP systems, analysis, and reporting.

Selected accomplishments:

• Coordinated with IT to automate quarterly revenue reporting for vendors, decreasing closing time and increasing accuracy and efficiency.

• Analyzed large Excel data exports of 50K+ lines, using formulas, lookups, and pivot tables, creating advanced financial modeling, estimates, projections, and strategic analysis for executives and vendors to make informed decisions on costs, revenue, and new business.

• Recognized with promotion for increasing efficiency and accuracy within set contract terms and deadlines, providing mentorship and guidance to team members, resulting in better employee retention, and developing cross-functional process and system improvements.

Assistant Manager, Accounts Payable @ MPEG LA, LLC  2009 - 2015 Managed AP analyst and specialist, overseeing creation, processing, and matching of royalty sales statements, invoices, and payments to vendors.

Selected accomplishments:

• Reviewed and approved quarterly financial statements and ad hoc reporting provided to vendors, warranting accuracy in data.

• Completed bank reconciliations and resolved payment discrepancies between sub ledger to general ledger, identifying errors before payment to vendors.

• Utilized advanced written communication, grammatical, and organizational skills to review team members’ American, European, and Asian vendor emails, resulting in clear, concise, and accurate communication.

## Education

Colorado State University  1998 - 2002  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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