Jennifer Bowens
Summerville,SC
Summary
Experienced Accounts Payable Coordinator adept at managing high-volume invoice processing and vendor relations. Known for strong analytical skills and accuracy, committed to delivering precise financial reporting and supporting strategic initiatives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Giant Cement
Harleyville, South Carolina
10.2017 - 11.2025
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and timely for payment approval.
- Managed purchase order discrepancies to ensure accurate financial records.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities by preparing necessary reports.
- Reviewed expense reports for compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with vendors regarding payment status and issues.
- Supported audits by providing required accounts payable documentation promptly.
- Verified that all vendor invoices have been approved according to policy before processing payments.
- Reconciled accounts payable transactions.
- Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
- Managed corporate credit card program including issuing cards, reconciling statements, tracking expenses.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Reviewed monthly statements from vendors and researched any discrepancies.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Maintained accurate records of payments made to vendors.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Generated weekly aging reports for management review.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Giant Cement
Harleyville, South Carolina
01.2012 - 10.2017
- Processed vendor invoices and ensured timely payment for Giant Cement's suppliers.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts payable transactions and reconciled discrepancies.
- Coordinated with internal teams to resolve invoice disputes and payment issues.
- Communicated with vendors regarding payment status and account inquiries proactively.
- Trained new staff on accounts payable procedures and best practices effectively.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Maintained accurate records of payments made to vendors.
- Prepared checks for mailing or electronic payment processing.
- Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
- Reconciled vendor statements on a monthly basis.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Morris College
Sumter, SC05-2003
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Vendor management
- Reconciliation processes
- Financial reporting
- Expense tracking
- Payment approval
- Compliance monitoring
- Audit support
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer relationship management
- Account reconciliation
- Data management
- Confidentiality
- Payment tracking
- Financial statements expertise
- Month-end closings
- Accounts payable software
- Vendor relationship management
- Vendor engagement
- Problem resolution
- Credit card reconciliation
Affiliations
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Giant Cement
10.2017 - 11.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
Giant Cement
01.2012 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Morris College