Irene Ogwun
NEW YORK,NY
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable Specialist with a robust background in handling complex payment systems and a track record of achieving exceptional accuracy. Over four years of experience in managing accounts payable functions across diverse sectors. Known for leveraging analytical skills to identify discrepancies and implement improvements, ensuring timely and precise financial transactions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
ETG Contracting
04.2021 - 07.2024
- Conducted thorough reviews and coding of invoices, ensuring compliance for those not associated with purchase orders.
- Communicated effectively with vendors to resolve inquiries related to invoices and purchase orders.
- Processed a high volume of invoices daily, maintaining accuracy while managing between 60 and 80 entries.
- Prepared remittance information to accompany checks, ensuring timely vendor payments.
- Championed corporate procurement agreements and established strong relationships with preferred suppliers.
- Managed daily accounts payable tasks, including the accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, and credit memos.
- Monitored aged purchase orders to ensure compliance with invoicing procedures and timely resolution.
- Engaged in the reconciliation of vendor statements using Microsoft Excel’s V-lookup function for prioritization.
- Verified invoice coding accuracy in Oracle to maintain high standards in a dynamic environment.
- Supported supplier onboarding processes and facilitated the implementation of procurement agreements.
- Resolved vendor inquiries regarding payment discrepancies efficiently and effectively.
- Escalated complex invoices to relevant departments for prompt resolution.
- Maintained organized vendor files, ensuring easy access to current records of unpaid purchase orders.
- Executed full cycle accounts payable processes, applying both two-way and three-way matching techniques.
- Participated in the month-end closing process to ensure all accounts payable activities were reconciled.
- Collaborated with vendor accounts receivable units to address discrepancies based on the nature of invoices.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Accord Enterprise Corp
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Executed the full accounts payable cycle from invoice receipt to payment, ensuring accurate coding and matching with purchase orders.
- Processed 80 to 90 invoices daily, maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborated with Supply Chain, Accounting, and Field Operations to champion S2P initiatives and promote compliance.
- Conducted thorough reviews of invoices to verify proper documentation and approvals prior to payment.
- Researched and resolved discrepancies, ensuring that all issues were addressed promptly.
- Managed vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payment statuses, serving as the primary contact for resolution.
- Ensured that discounts were maximized by prioritizing payment to eligible vendors.
- Prepared weekly and monthly check runs, ensuring timely disbursements of vendor invoices and expense vouchers.
- Accrued outstanding invoices and assisted in preparing monthly journal entries for accurate financial reporting.
- Facilitated vendor onboarding and addressed invoice-related inquiries, ensuring a smooth integration of new suppliers.
- Entered invoices, expense reports, and check requests into the accounting system for processing.
- Audited and processed credit card bills, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Performed daily uploads from the core system to the accounts payable system to maintain up-to-date records.
- Verified the accuracy of invoice data entry and responded to internal inquiries regarding payments.
- Matched invoices to checks and secured necessary signatures for disbursement.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities to ensure compliance with financial protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baptist Girls' College
Skills
- Oracle
- SAP
- Pivot table
- V-Lookup
- Accurate payment posting
- Self-motivated professional
- Transaction reviewing
- Invoice processing
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Time management
- Data entry accuracy
- Vendor relationship management
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Expense report management
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability to new software
- Customer service orientation
- Multitasking abilities
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
ETG Contracting
04.2021 - 07.2024
Accounts Payable Specialist
Accord Enterprise Corp
08.2018 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Baptist Girls' College
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