Kathy Kuhns
About Kathy Kuhns
Kathy Kuhns is an Accounts Payable Supervisor at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. with extensive experience in accounts payable management across various companies, including Smiths Medical and Honda R&D.
Work at Advanced Drainage Systems
Kathy Kuhns has been serving as the Accounts Payable Supervisor at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. since 2018. Located in Hilliard, Ohio, she oversees the accounts payable functions, ensuring efficient processing of invoices and payments. Her role involves managing a team and implementing best practices in accounts payable processes. Kathy's experience and leadership contribute to the financial operations of the company.
Previous Experience in Accounts Payable
Before joining Advanced Drainage Systems, Kathy held several key positions in accounts payable. She worked at Smiths Medical as Accounts Payable Manager from 2003 to 2008 in Dublin, Ohio, and later at Big Lots as Accounts Payable Supervisor from 2008 to 2012 in the Columbus, Ohio area. Her tenure at Honda R&D as Senior Accounts Payable Analyst from 2012 to 2018 in Raymond, Ohio, further solidified her expertise in the field. Additionally, she served as a Senior Analyst Accounts Payable Consultant at RGP for Nationwide Insurance from 2013 to 2018 in Columbus, Ohio.
Education and Professional Development
Kathy Kuhns studied at Kent State University, where she achieved a degree in Business. She furthered her education at Franklin University, obtaining a degree in Finance from 2001 to 2003. Kathy has also engaged in various professional development courses, including Six Sigma Training through Smiths Medical since 2006 and Certified Accounts Payable Manager training through IOFM in 2018. She continues to enhance her skills with courses in Cash Management Essentials and Frontline Leadership.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Kathy possesses a wide range of technical skills relevant to accounts payable. She is proficient in various software systems, including Concur Business Travel and Expense Software, Top Pay Payroll Software, and SAP. Her expertise extends to handling both domestic and international invoices, managing high volumes of paper and EDI invoices. Kathy has experience with AS/400 Mainframe, Lawson, Intrepid, People Soft, and OB10, showcasing her adaptability to different systems and processes.
Career Progression and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Kathy Kuhns has accepted increasing responsibilities and corporate promotions. She has a proven track record in process and procedure implementation, as well as system integration and supervision. Her ability to manage accounts payable operations effectively has been demonstrated in various roles, contributing to the financial efficiency of the organizations she has worked for.