Bruce Mc Elfresh
About Bruce Mc Elfresh
Bruce Mc Elfresh is an AP Compliance and Vendor Management Specialist at Safe-Guard Products International, with extensive experience in accounts payable and financial management across various organizations. He has held positions at Georgia-Pacific LLC, Kennesaw State University, and other companies, contributing to process improvements and financial reporting.
Current Role at Safe-Guard Products International
Bruce Mc Elfresh serves as the AP Compliance and Vendor Management Specialist at Safe-Guard Products International. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's operations in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring compliance in accounts payable processes and managing vendor relationships. His work includes reconciling monthly AMEX statements and collaborating with card users to ensure proper documentation and booking.
Previous Experience at Georgia-Pacific LLC
Bruce Mc Elfresh worked at Georgia-Pacific LLC for a total of ten years, from 1988 to 1998. During his tenure, he held two positions: Treasury Staff Accountant and Treasury Analyst. His responsibilities included managing financial records and assisting in treasury functions. He played a significant role in developing Expenditure Control Guidelines, which enhanced the company's policies and procedures.
Education in Business Administration
Bruce Mc Elfresh studied at the University of North Georgia, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. His studies spanned from 1985 to 1988. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in business principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various accounting and finance roles.
Career Progression in Accounts Payable Management
Throughout his career, Bruce Mc Elfresh has held several positions in accounts payable management. He served as Accounts Payable Supervisor at Immucor, Inc. for four months in 2022 and as Accounts Payable Manager at Kennesaw State University from 2011 to 2020. He also worked as AP Manager at Cumulus Broadcasting from 2009 to 2011. His roles have involved creating expenditure and payment reports for accounting and upper management, demonstrating his expertise in financial reporting.
Contributions to Vendor Payment Efficiency
In his current role, Bruce Mc Elfresh plays a key role in converting external vendor payments to an ACH platform. This initiative aims to boost efficiency in payment processing. Additionally, he acts as Concur Administrator, overseeing the review, audit, and approval of all expense reimbursements related to company business, further enhancing operational efficiency.