Ezekiel Batiste
Direct Scaffold Supply
Richmond,TX
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Richmond, TX, USHouston, TXOpen to relocation:
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Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsPaid time offHealthcare benefitsSummary
Detail-oriented accounting professional with over 7 years of experience in accounts payable, invoice processing, vendor relations, payment operations, and financial systems management. Skilled in ERP platforms including Oracle, Workday, Business Central, Power BI, and Concur. Recognized for supporting efficient payment processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and contributing to accurate, timely financial operations.
Experienced finance professional adept at managing accounts payable processes and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in invoice processing, vendor management, and financial reporting. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to meeting organizational goals.
10
Years of experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
1 Year 1 Month- Review and post AP invoices in Business Central to support timely and accurate processing.
- Create and post payment batches accurately to support timely vendor payments.
- Manage vendor inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies to maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Ran AP aging reports across all companies, prioritizing weekly payments based on due dates to ensure timely vendor settlements.
- Prepare weekly cash requirements reports to support payment planning and cash management.
- Upload positive pay files for U.S. check disbursements to maintain payment security and control.
- Print and distribute check payments on scheduled payment cycles.
- Manage two-way matching to ensure invoice accuracy and proper documentation.
- Managed vendor inquiries and resolved payment discrepancies, enhancing supplier relationships and ensuring consistent communication.
- Supported month-end close activities through reconciliations and reporting, contributing to accurate financial statements.
- Review and post prior-day banking transactions for designated accounts.
- Process, monitor, and improve AI-supported invoice automation workflows.
- Reconciled accounts payable ledger, resolving discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
Accounts Payable Specialist
1 Year 4 Months- Accurately processes and verifies invoices against purchase orders and receipts.
- Investigates and resolves invoice discrepancies and payment issues, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
- Communicates with vendors on payment inquiries and statements.
- Processes payments via checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
- Supported month-end close activities and assisted in internal/external audits to uphold financial integrity.
- Maintained organized vendor files and ensured adherence to internal controls to mitigate risk.
- Manages the AP email inbox.
- Uploads and tasks invoices for review and approval.
Accounts Payable Analyst
1 Year 2 Months- Oversaw electricity invoice processing and full-cycle AP responsibilities to ensure timely payment and compliance.
- Tracked bank drafts and processed manual checks for draft payments, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
- Updated the weekly pay log with urgent payment details and status information.
- Reviewed vendor statements and retrieved invoices to facilitate audit requests and maintain financial accuracy.
- Requested W-9s and maintained vendor setup documentation.
Accounts Payable Clerk
7 Months- Processed vendor invoices, mileage reimbursements, and contract payments.
- Coordinated vendor setup and purchasing processes to streamline operations.
- Generated PVR reports and delivered analytics support using Power BI to inform decision-making.
Accounts Payable Specialist
4 Years 6 Months- Processed and audited invoices, insurance claims, and vendor payments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Created and managed purchase orders and vendor records in Workday and Coupa to maintain organized procurement data.
- Administered P-Card and Ghost Card reconciliation and expense auditing.
- Coordinated payment discrepancy resolutions with vendors to facilitate timely payments and strengthen vendor relationships.
- Supported treasury team in booking wires and closing terminated accounts.
- Processed high-volume invoices, purchase orders, and receipts with strict accuracy.
Education
BBA - Accounting
- Online
- Expected Graduation: December 2026
A.S. - Business Administration
High School Diploma
Skills
Invoice Processing & Reconciliation
Month-End Close Support
Vendor Management & Communication
AP Automation Tools
including Continia
Payment Methods: ACH
Wires
and Checks
ERP systems expertise
Audit and controls
Data analysis tools
Expense Reporting
Payment scheduling
Training and mentoring
Management
Team building
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Direct Scaffold Supply
09.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Direct Scaffold Supply
05.2024 - 09.2025
Accounts Payable Analyst
Daylight Petroleum
07.2022 - 09.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk
Harris County Auditor's Office
12.2021 - 07.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
Terminix
02.2017 - 08.2021
Cesar E. Chavez High School
High School Diploma
University of Memphis
BBA from Accounting
Southwest Tennessee Community College
A.S. from Business Administration