Patty Blanchard
About Patty Blanchard
Patty Blanchard is an Accounts Payable Temp at Diversified in Beaverton, Oregon, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in accounts payable and procurement, having held various roles in companies such as MWH Constructors and Zurich Scudder Investments.
Work at Diversified
Patty Blanchard has been employed at Diversified as an Accounts Payable Temp since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing various accounts payable functions, including processing vendor payments and handling monthly statements for corporate accounts such as American Express and Home Depot. Her position is based in Beaverton, Oregon, where she has contributed to the financial operations of the company for four years.
Previous Experience in Procurement and Administration
Prior to her current role, Patty Blanchard worked as a Procurement Coordinator at MWH Constructors from 2018 to 2019. In this position, she focused on procurement processes and vendor management in Aloha, Oregon. Additionally, she spent nine years at Zurich Scudder Investments, where she held multiple roles including Administration Supervisor/AVP, Investment Systems Administrator, and Executive Assistant from 1993 to 2002 in Chicago, Illinois.
Accounting and Operations Background
Patty Blanchard has a diverse background in accounting and operations. She served as an Operations & Facilities Administrator at Sterno Products for three months in 2018 and worked as an Accounting Specialist at sevenOKs and Sterno Delivery from 2014 to 2017. In these roles, she developed skills in financial management and operational support.
Financial Management Skills
In her current role and previous positions, Patty Blanchard has demonstrated strong financial management skills. She processes an average of $1.2 million in vendor payments weekly and monitors early pay discounts to optimize vendor payments. Additionally, she reconciles credit card accounts for multiple divisions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Software Proficiency
Patty Blanchard utilizes MAS100 software for handling full cycle accounts payable. This proficiency in accounting software enhances her ability to manage financial transactions efficiently and accurately, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the accounts payable process.