CHIOMA EGBUE

Rectify return discrepancies and vendor credits by constantly monitoring accounts to complete monthly reconciliations of vendor statements within strict timeframes.

Accountable for managing statement vendor billing and credit files in compliance with policies and procedures, regularly following up with internal personnel and vendors to share pertinent information, and presenting detailed audit reports to management to guide key business decisions.

Provided direct assistance to facilitate fiscal month-end/year-end closing procedures for interdepartmental key objectives, and applied problem-solving skills to minimize vendor hold time.

Continuously improve proficiency in MS Excel to utilize analytical tools such as V-Lookup to categorize and reconcile all vendor transaction statements precisely, participate in vendor meetings to address and investigate account variances, and initiate collection efforts for debit balances.

• Provided various reconciliations and audit reports to management.

Resolved vendor holds within 3 days, and completed 100 to 135 assigned tasks per month.

• Reviewed vendor invoices, coded them to the general ledger, and secured approval.

Processed invoices, PO, and NON-PO, on time.

• Communicated with the purchasing department and project manager team.

• Responded to inquiries from vendors and internal clients.

• Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies and issues, as needed, to help keep the AP system up to date.

Performed full-cycle accounts payable by processing invoices using a 2- and 3-way match.

Processed non-PO invoices from vendors.

• Ensured audit readiness at all times.

Processed invoices in a fast-paced environment.

Processed all invoices by due dates, utilizing discount opportunities for early payment.

• Supported the Accounting team during month-end to record accruals.

• Supported senior leadership by producing month-end closing reports and advising on remittance for quick resolution.
• Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, and credit card reconciliations.
• Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.