Evans V. Koah
Quincy
Summary
Experienced accounts payable supervisor/manager bringing several years of experience overseeing all facets of accounts payable. Expert in overseeing daily operations, including invoice processing, weekly or bi-weekly check runs, vendor relationships, expense reporting, and team leadership. leadership. Successful in improving workflow and efficiency by reallocating functions based on staff strengths.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Manager
Arrow Footwear, Inc.
Boston
07.2024 - 11.2025
- Drove business development initiatives to expand market reach and increase revenue.
- Executed sales promotion strategies to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
- Managed financial operations to ensure accurate budgeting and reporting.
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to foster loyalty and satisfaction.
- Cultivated positive employee relations to promote a collaborative workplace culture.
- Oversaw procurement and supply chain management to optimize inventory and reduce costs.
Accounts Payable Supervisor and Corporate Procurement Liaison
Uphams Corner Health Care
Dorchester
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed organization-wide Accounts Payable processes to enhance financial accuracy.
- Supervised Accounts Payable team, driving performance and efficiency improvements.
- Processed invoices by sorting, collating, coding, and performing data entry into NetSuite and Dynamics 365.
- Conducted weekly check runs to ensure timely payments.
- Resolved customer inquiries and billing disputes with professionalism.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with customers to foster loyalty.
- Prepared month-end A/P aging reports and supported month-end closing activities.
- Coordinated organization-wide procurement processes to optimize resource management.
General Manager
Kids Choice, Inc.
Boston
08.2004 - 12.2014
- Established Kids Choice, an early childhood program for working parents and low-income families in Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, and Hyde Park.
- Managed accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions.
- Developed clientele and identified business opportunities for Kids Choice, Inc.
- Provided State of Massachusetts contracted voucher-based daycare services to single parents in welfare-to-work programs.
- Prioritized customer service to enhance revenue and profitability.
- Created budgets while overseeing cost management.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including personnel management, finance, maintenance, and inventory control.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Whittier Partners Property Management, Inc.
Boston
05.1997 - 04.2004
- Executed full-cycle accounts payable tasks utilizing Netsuite software.
- Conducted weekly check runs and processed emergency checks as required.
- Resolved and reconciled client account disputes efficiently.
- Established and maintained strong customer relationships to enhance service delivery.
- Collaborated with departments to align efforts with company goals and objectives.
- Generated month-end accounts payable aging reports for senior management review.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Robert-Half Account-Temps
Boston
02.1996 - 05.1997
- Performed full-cycle accounts payable and receivable tasks
- Worked with various A/P, A/R Apps including Quickbooks, Netsuite, Excel, etc.
- Organized and ran weekly check runs
- Resolved and reconciled customers’ account disputes
- Prepared month-end payable and receivable reports
- Served as payroll and benefit analyst in some assignments using ADP system
- Rendered overall excellent customer service to clients/customers
- Assisted with the preparation of monthly financial statements and reconciliation.
Assistant Property Manager
Rose Garden Apartment
Houston
12.1988 - 11.1995
- Participated in management team to drive key decision-making processes.
- Resolved tenant concerns and maintenance issues daily.
- Prepared leases while explaining policies and regulations to new tenants.
- Supervised collection of rent and security deposits, generating monthly cash reports.
- Contributed to preparation and execution of operational budgets.
- Assisted with move-ins and lease termination procedures.
- Managed all accounts payable processes for the housing complex.
Store Manager/Supervisor
Circle K Corp.
Houston
01.1985 - 01.1988
- Managed store operations including sales, inventory management, cash management, staffing assignments, etc.
- Handled all marketing programs for the store.
- Prepared budgets and monitored operating costs.
- Managed inventory
- Prepared month-end sales and inventory report.
- Prioritized customer service and built business relationships.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Finance and Human Resource Management
Suffolk University
Boston, MA06-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA06-1993
Skills
- Full-cycle accounts payable and receivable
- Customer relationship management
- Employee relations and team supervision
- Business development and growth
- Financial management
- Supply chain management
- Budgeting and execution
- Microsoft Office, Microsoft dynamics 365, Business Central, and NetSuite software
Position Of Interest
- Accounts Payable Supervisor / Manager
- Accounts Payable Specialist
Timeline
Consulting Manager
Arrow Footwear, Inc.
07.2024 - 11.2025
Accounts Payable Supervisor and Corporate Procurement Liaison
Uphams Corner Health Care
01.2022 - 03.2024
General Manager
Kids Choice, Inc.
08.2004 - 12.2014
Accounts Payable Analyst
Whittier Partners Property Management, Inc.
05.1997 - 04.2004
Accounts Payable Specialist
Robert-Half Account-Temps
02.1996 - 05.1997
Assistant Property Manager
Rose Garden Apartment
12.1988 - 11.1995
Store Manager/Supervisor
Circle K Corp.
01.1985 - 01.1988
Master of Public Administration - Finance and Human Resource Management
Suffolk University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of Massachusetts