Alison Wells

Senior Director of Financial Operations

Lead Business Office operations for a private, nonprofit higher education institution, overseeing accounts payable, payroll reporting, banking, and financial reporting functions. Direct and supervise staff, partner with executive leadership, and ensure compliance with institutional policies and accounting standards.

JenzabarAccounts PayablePayroll ReportingBanking OperationsFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsAudit SupportBudget MonitoringStaff SupervisionCompliance

Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Managed full-cycle accounting and financial operations for a privately held regional paint business. Administered retail POS system, reconciled daily sales, maintained inventory accounting, processed payroll, and prepared financial reports for ownership.

General Ledger AccountantMonth End ClosingFinancial ReportingPOS ReconciliationInventory AccountingPayrollAccounts PayableQuickbooks

Accountant/Accounts Payable Manager

Managed full-cycle accounts payable and supported general accounting operations within a higher education Business Office. Led AP operations, supervised staff, and played a key role in ERP system implementation and process improvement initiatives.

Accounts PayableGeneral Ledger AccountantERP ImplementationProcess ImprovementInternal ControlsVendor Management1099Audit Support

Full Charge Bookkeeper

Managed bookkeeping, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Maintained general ledger, prepared financial reports, recorded fleet and operational expenses, and supported month-end close and reconciliations.

BookkeepingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGeneral Ledger AccountantFinancial ReportingMonth End ClosingReconciliations

Accounts Payable Lead/Project Assistant

Processed accounts payable and supported multiple client accounts. Maintained financial records and banking activities, and assisted with onboarding new clients and accounting setup.

Accounts PayableFinancial RecordsBankingClient OnboardingAccounting Setting

Environmental Chemist/Laboratory Supervisor

Supervised laboratory operations and performed environmental chemistry analysis.

Analytical Chemist

Performed analytical chemistry duties in an environmental laboratory setting.