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Florence Ola

Richmond,Texas

Summary

Detail-oriented Account Payable Specialist with 5 years of skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Knowledgeable about preparing invoices, processing payments and accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

AP Associate

Apron Consult
08.2022 - Current
  • Proactively reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, streamlining communication and ensuring prompt issue resolution
  • Processed both PO and expense invoice using 2 way and 3-way match. Invoices are keyed into SAP and AS400 system once there is match
  • Perform combination of routine calculations, posting, and verification to obtain primary financial data for maintaining account records
  • Provide critical data analysis and recommendations for pricing decisions, supporting company's financial goals
  • Researched invoices using Image-now Application.
  • Resolved discrepancies in invoices that do not match with PO by contacting vendor.
  • Process expense invoice by liaison with territory managers to obtain approval and GL code for all invoices before keying into software.
  • Verified proper coding and approvals.
  • Handle daily Account Payable processes by overseeing timely, accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, expense reports and credit memos.
  • Analyze GL account data to identify discrepancies and variances, implementing corrective measures
  • Assist in creation of presentations and respond to inquiries from various stakeholders, contributing to transparent financial reporting
  • Collaborate with accounting team on month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Account Payable

Krosbod
04.2018 - 08.2022
  • Conducted research and reconciled vendor statements based on priority, using advanced Excel functions such as V-Lookup
  • Resolved inquiries from vendors regarding payment or statement discrepancies, ensuring positive vendor relationships
  • Communicated with vendors, other personnel, or departments to address and resolve discrepancies effectively.
  • Handled up to 80-100 invoices daily, efficiently managing high-volume workload.
  • Reconciled vendor accounts and entered invoices with or without purchase orders into system
  • Processed payments and posted checks, ensuring accuracy of financial transactions
  • Prepared checks for outgoing mail and delivered them to employees, demonstrating strong organizational skills.

Customer Service Representative

Rephah LLC
02.2015 - 07.2018
  • Managed high volume of over 80 incoming customer calls and emails, addressing inquiries, product issues, and service requests
  • Provided detailed information on product features, pricing, and promotions, resulting in increased customer engagement and sales
  • Assisted customers with order processing, tracking, and returns, ensuring seamless transactions and customer satisfaction
  • Worked closely with product development team to relay customer feedback, leading to implementation of improvement and enhancement
  • Participated in regular training sessions to stay updated on new products launches, policies, and procedures
  • Maintained customer feedback log and proactively addressed recurring issues to enhance overall service quality
  • Recognized for consistently receiving positive customer feedback and achieving top performer status within team.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Obafemi Awolowo University
Nigeria
08.2008

Skills

  • Invoice Processing
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data inputting
  • Record Reconciliation
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Relationship Building
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Payment posting
  • Word Processing
  • Data Entry and 10-Key

References

Available on request

Timeline

AP Associate

Apron Consult
08.2022 - Current

Account Payable

Krosbod
04.2018 - 08.2022

Customer Service Representative

Rephah LLC
02.2015 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English Language

Obafemi Awolowo University
Florence Ola