Angela Korkis
San Diego,CA
Summary
Finance professional with 3+ years of experience supporting accounts payable and financial operations within a nonprofit research environment. Known for managing high-volume workflows, improving processes, and ensuring accuracy across complex financial transactions. Strong track record of enhancing efficiency, maintaining vendor relationships, and supporting audit and compliance initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Scripps Research
San Diego, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable for a nonprofit research institute, processing high-volume invoices with accuracy and timeliness
- Oversaw invoice coding, approvals, and payment execution in compliance with organizational policies
- Maintained relationships with vendors, resolving discrepancies and ensuring timely payments
- Identified and resolved recurring billing issues, improving financial accuracy and vendor compliance
- Managed 27/50 of the organization’s highest-volume vendor accounts
- Managed 85+ FedEx accounts, ensuring accurate billing and tracking
- Oversaw entire AP operations for CALIBR (for-profit division of Scripps Research)
- Trained and onboarded new team members on AP processes and systems
- Developed and standardized accounts payable SOPs to improve efficiency and consistency
Accounting Assistant Temp
Protego Biopharma
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Supported ERP system transition, focusing on accounts payable operations and data accuracy
- Identified and resolved invoice-related system errors, preventing duplicate payments
- Reviewed and validated invoice data against purchase orders, ensuring accuracy across all fields
- Conducted detailed research to properly classify expenses (lab supplies vs. reagents)
- Assisted with sales and use tax research, identifying vendor tax obligations
Accounting Assistant
Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield LLP
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed accounts payable and financial transactions for firm operations and client trust accounts
- Maintained general ledger accuracy through proper classification of financial transactions
- Processed invoices, ensuring compliance with internal policies and timely cost recovery
- Communicated with attorneys and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and approvals
- Supported transition to paperless systems by digitizing financial records
- Tracked and processed outgoing payments, including checks and electronic disbursements
- Assisted with disbursements, bank runs, deposits, and reconciliation activities
Tax Specialist
H&R Block
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Prepared and filed tax returns in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Researched tax issues and responded to IRS and state notices
- Advised clients on tax matters and ensured timely resolution of compliance issues
Accounts Receivable
Utopia Management Company
San Diego, CA
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained accurate AR records, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
- Generated financial reports on receivables and payment activity
- Monitored delinquent accounts and resolved billing discrepancies
- Managed customer communications and dispute resolution
- Complete daily check deposits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University-Long Beach
Associate - Economics, Business Administration
Grossmont College
Skills
- Appfolio
- Aderant Total Office
- Excel
- One Solution
- Concur
- Workday
- Billcom
- Jaggaer/SciQuest
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Scripps Research
03.2023 - Current
Accounting Assistant Temp
Protego Biopharma
01.2023 - 02.2023
Accounting Assistant
Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield LLP
02.2022 - 07.2022
Accounts Receivable
Utopia Management Company
08.2018 - 01.2019
Tax Specialist
H&R Block
01.2018 - 02.2020
Associate - Economics, Business Administration
Grossmont College
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
California State University-Long Beach