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AZEEZ OLAYIWOLA

East Orange,NJ

Summary

Detail oriented accounts payable specialist with 4+ years experience effectively managing all accounts payable processes. Adept in utilizing best practices to improve accounts payable processes, reduce fraud risk, and bring significant value to a business.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Payroll Auditor

CTG Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Audit final paychecks for accuracy, considering employee information, benefits, salaries, taxes, vacation balances, and deductions
  • Navigate multiple software applications simultaneously to gather and compare necessary audit information
  • Organize and prioritize data for audits using Microsoft Excel
  • Complete a high number of daily audits to meet performance goals
  • Provide support to employees, former employees, and vendors with sensitive and confidential information regarding benefits, payroll, and HR issues
  • Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to match customer style needs and create optimal interactions
  • Document cases accurately and comprehensively in the case management tool.

Payroll Specialist

CTG Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2023
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for Number employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines
  • Uploaded time records into System and made adjustments to create an accurate database for payroll processing functions
  • Researched payroll errors and processed payments for federal and state taxes, social security, Medicare, and various employee deductions, annuity contributions, and retirement plan withholdings.

Account Payable Associate

Experts Energies
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Processed, verified, and reconciled accounts payable invoices
  • Monitored electronic imports to our ERP system
  • Processed payments via check, phone, and electronically
  • Researched discrepancies as necessary
  • Interfaced with all levels of management
  • Assisted with monthly close activities and accounts payable reconciliations
  • Managed end-to-end invoice processing, ensuring accurate and timely payments
  • Utilized billing software to generate and review invoices for clients
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with billing regulations
  • Proven track record of identifying and preventing fraudulent billing activities, minimizing risk for the organization
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to billing guidelines.

Account Payable Clerk

Elite Widget Inc
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Verified accuracy of incoming invoices, discovered errors that saved an average of $10,000 in overpayments annually
  • Learned practical use of SAP for accounts payable, beating processing targets by 20%
  • Entered financial transactions into internal database, maintaining a 100% accuracy rate in full compliance with internal policy
  • Contributed to team achieving full compliance with 2%, Net 30 terms ensuring full 2% saving achieved for all outgoings
  • Successfully implemented process improvements that resulted in reduced invoice processing time by X%
  • Experienced in managing vendor relationships and negotiating favorable payment terms
  • Proven track record of identifying and preventing fraudulent billing activities, minimizing risk for the organization
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to billing guidelines
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve accounts payable processes and reduce errors
  • Consistently achieved cost savings by identifying and resolving overpayment issues, saving an average of $10,000
  • Streamlined billing processes, resulting in a 30% increase in efficiency
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies
  • Implemented efficient billing procedures, reducing errors by 25%.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering

Federal College of Agriculture
Nigeria
10.2014

Skills

  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Time Management
  • Data Entry
  • SAP
  • Payroll Processing
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Critical thinking and problem solving

Certification

  • CAPP - Certified Accounts Payable Professional
  • CISSP - Certified Information System Security Professional

Timeline

Payroll Auditor

CTG Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024

Payroll Specialist

CTG Inc.
09.2021 - 07.2023

Account Payable Associate

Experts Energies
06.2020 - 07.2021

Account Payable Clerk

Elite Widget Inc
05.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering

Federal College of Agriculture
AZEEZ OLAYIWOLA