Giovanna Osawaru
Houston,TX
Summary
Detailed-oriented account payable specialist with a track record of managing account payable processes,reconciling vendor accounts, implementing automation for efficiency and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Seeking a role in a cross functional organization to enhance financial functions and optimize payment processes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AP Specialist
Houston financial solutions
Houston , TX
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
- Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
- Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
- Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations.
- Conducted periodic reviews of vendor accounts to identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
- Developed processes and procedures related to accounts payable operations.
- Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
- Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
AP Specialist
Best entertainers
Houston, TX
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Processed a high volume of vendor invoices and credit memos accurately and in a timely manner.
- Performed data entry duties into accounting software system as needed.
- Conducted audits of various financial documents such as purchase orders, invoices, checks.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable processes.
- Verified employee expense reports prior to reimbursement according to company policy.
- Collaborated with external auditors during periodic financial reviews.
- Assisted with special projects as needed from time-to-time by senior management.
- Developed and implemented procedures for efficient workflow within Accounts Payable department.
AP Coordinator
Sage hospitality group
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Verified that all documentation was complete before entering data into the accounting system.
- Researched and resolved payment discrepancies with vendors.
- Maintained an accurate record of all transactions in the accounting system.
- Served as main point of contact for resolving any vendor inquiries or issues related to invoice processing or payments.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Investigated disputes raised by customers regarding their account balances or invoice charges.
Account Payable Intern
Pacific coast accounting
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Researched and resolved discrepancies on vendor statements.
- Generated reports on Accounts Payable activity as requested by management.
- Reconciled vendor statements against internal ledgers for accuracy.
- Reviewed vendor accounts to ensure accuracy of balances.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts payable transactions.
- Processed invoices and payments in a timely manner.
- Performed account analysis of supplier accounts on a regular basis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Igbinedion University Okada
Benin City, Nigeria 03-2016
Skills
- Audit Support
- GAAP knowledge
- Payment Scheduling
- Purchase Order Management
- Financial statement preparation
- Invoice Processing
- Expense Reporting
- Cost accounting
- Bank Reconciliation
- Payment verification
- Check processing
- General accounting
- Bookkeeping
- Bill payment
- Wire Transfers
- Finance
Affiliations
- Invoice processing
- vendor management
- financial reporting
- compliance
- process improvement
- team collaboration
- payment processing
- expense report processing
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month
- client recognition
- leadership awards
Certification
- CSEP
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AP Specialist
Houston financial solutions
08.2023 - 03.2024
AP Specialist
Best entertainers
06.2022 - 06.2023
AP Coordinator
Sage hospitality group
10.2021 - 05.2022
Account Payable Intern
Pacific coast accounting
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Igbinedion University Okada
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