Z. Baylor, Apsd
About Z. Baylor, Apsd
Z. Baylor is a Senior Analyst in Accounts Payable at Ally, with extensive experience in financial analysis and management roles.
Current Position at Ally
Z. Baylor holds the position of Senior Analyst, Accounts Payable (P2P) at Ally in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Baylor began this role in 2014. Responsibilities in this position include overseeing duplicate payment tracking and reporting, handling vendor refund checks, and performing month-end closing tasks such as accruals, journal entries, and liability account reconciliations. Additionally, Baylor coordinates with SAP COE and Treasury Operations to resolve banking inquiries and supports purchase-to-pay project initiatives.
Previous Roles at Ally
Prior to the current role as Senior Analyst, Z. Baylor worked in various capacities at Ally. From 2012 to 2014, Baylor was a Customer Service Analyst, FSS-P2P. Earlier, from 2008 to 2012, Baylor served as a Global Payroll Analyst, FSS, also at Ally. These roles involved responsibilities such as handling payroll processes and addressing customer service inquiries related to financial services.
Experience at GMAC Commercial Finance
Before joining Ally, Z. Baylor worked at GMAC Commercial Finance in Southfield, Michigan, holding multiple positions. From 2005 to 2008, Baylor was a Collateral Analyst in the Supplier Early Payment Program. In 2008, Baylor briefly served as a Collateral Analyst in the Structured Finance Division for nine months. Additionally, Baylor was a temporary Collateral Analyst in 2005 for five months. These roles focused on analyzing collateral and supporting early payment programs for suppliers.
Educational Background
Z. Baylor has a robust educational background in business and accounting. Baylor earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration and Management, General, from Baker College of Clinton Township from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, Baylor achieved an Associate degree in Accounting and Business/Management from the same institution between 2007 and 2009. Additionally, Baylor holds a Diploma with Honors in Computer Accounting from Dorsey Business Schools-Roseville, completed in 1994.
Expertise and Skills
Z. Baylor possesses significant expertise in several critical financial functions. This includes performing journal voucher postings, processing alternative payments such as wires, ACH/EFT, and PNC Active Pay, and overseeing vendor transactions, including refund checks and miscellaneous deposits. Baylor is also proficient in coordinating with different teams to resolve banking inquiries and ensures adherence to corporate policies during internal process reviews. These skills make Baylor a valuable asset in any financial operations team.