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Alison Caplice

Alison Caplice

Accounting Specialist with Project Management skills
Utrecht

Summary

Highly skilled finance professional specializing in end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) operations, with a proven track record in managing high-volume invoice processing, payment execution, vendor relations, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Recognized for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency within complex financial environments. In my current role as a Senior, I am advising the team members and management, dealing with escalations, monitoring both our KPIs and our evolving workload allocation between staff.

In addition to my core AP expertise, I have played a key role in system implementations, process automation, and entity integrations, leveraging project management skills to drive operational improvements. From implementing automated invoice processing tools to optimizing approval workflows, I have successfully contributed to initiatives that enhance financial controls and efficiency.

With experience across Canada, Ireland, and the Netherlands, I bring a global perspective, adaptability, and strong problem-solving skills to dynamic finance teams. I am eager to apply my expertise to a forward-thinking organization, delivering efficient financial operations while supporting innovation through continuous improvement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

.Monks
02.2023 - Current
  • Promoted to Senior AP within 10 months due to strong performance and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in process improvements and successful execution of key project initiatives.
  • Facilitated communication between the AP team and both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and efficiency
  • AP reporting and dashboard creation, monitoring KPIs, creation of project charters, allocation of tasks and team distribution of workload.
  • Played a pivotal role in the implementation of new AP processing tools, approval workflow reorganization, invoice recognition automation project, creation of trackers and communication management between stakeholders.
  • Managed the integration of new entities, including risk assessment and strategic resource allocation.
  • Provided leadership, mentoring, and training, ensuring team cohesion and reducing escalations.


Accounts Payable Coordinator

Herschel Supply Co.
02.2022 - 11.2022
  • Full accounts payable cycle.
  • Orchestrated weekly payment runs, including invoice matching, creditor reconciling and payment processing.
  • Conducted monthly reconciliation of 40+ credit cards and facilitated global payments across multiple currencies.
  • Reviewed and approved employee expenses, communicated with vendors, and collaborated with internal departments.
  • Contributed to the implementation of a new chart of accounts and trained team members.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk

Low Tide Properties
11.2020 - 02.2022
  • Managed Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable for 50+ properties in Vancouver, overseeing the entire AP cycle as well as AR rent management and reconciliation
  • Prepared rent rolls for tenants, issued tenant invoices and chargebacks, and processed more than 150 AP invoices weekly
  • Oversaw rent collection, bank deposits, tenant follow-ups, and the processing of GST refunds and remittances
  • Successfully navigated a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment, ensuring precision and confidentiality with sensitive owner information

Education

Project Management Diploma -

Technological University Dublin
Online - Ireland
04.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Sociology & Political Science

NUIG (National University of Ireland, Galway)
Ireland
11.2019

Excel Beginner to Advanced -

Udemy
Online - Netherlands
11.2024

Skills

  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • SAP
  • Yardi Voyager
  • Exact Globe & Synergy
  • Power BI
  • Filelinx
  • Metaviewer
  • Problem solving
  • Fast learner
  • Independent thinker
  • Client/vendor relations

Languages

English

Timeline

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

.Monks
02.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Coordinator

Herschel Supply Co.
02.2022 - 11.2022

Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerk

Low Tide Properties
11.2020 - 02.2022

Project Management Diploma -

Technological University Dublin

Bachelor of Arts - Law, Sociology & Political Science

NUIG (National University of Ireland, Galway)

Excel Beginner to Advanced -

Udemy
Alison CapliceAccounting Specialist with Project Management skills