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Natasha Drayton

Sicklerville,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Senior Accounts Payable Specialist with a proven track record at Kessler Foundation, enhancing financial processes and implementing NetSuite ERP. Skilled in most Accounting Software systems, proficient with Microsoft Office, adept at fostering supplier relationships and streamlining payment systems. Demonstrated ability to improve transaction accuracy by over 30%, showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to work independently and take ownership of my work.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Beacon Hill/Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US Inc
Cherry Hill, NJ
09.2022 - Current
  • Efficiently and effectively process timely payments following all controls and procedures including processing of all vendor invoices such as Benefits, Rents/Common Area Maintenance (CAM), and other miscellaneous monthly services
  • Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and suppliers regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies
  • Assist with month end closings by accurately capturing outstanding payments on Excel spread sheet and communicated with the Business teams on accruals
  • Collaborated with Business Team to conduct year-end close process

SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, NJ
05.2017 - 09.2022
  • Lead Specialist over Full Cycle Accounts Payable Department
  • Managed invoices, payments, and ensured timely and accurate financial transactions
  • Processed and verified employee expense reports and maintained financial records
  • Reconciled accounts payable transactions and assisted with improving processes
  • Processed employee tuition and dental/optical reimbursements with HR approval
  • Created New Vendor file with W-9.
  • Assisted with mailing 1099 forms at year end according to IRS regulations.
  • NetSuite Implementation which included the setting up and configuring of NetSuite ERP system which included virtual meetings with the Business team, testing and going live with the software

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Teva Pharmaceuticals
Elizabeth, NJ
07.2016 - 05.2017
  • Processed supplier invoices, including accuracy checking, legitimacy, coding, supporting documentation, and authorization
  • Strengthened relationships between Suppliers, internal, and external clients
  • Evaluated and analyzed Invoices/prepayment aging, including outstanding credits, open invoices, invoices pending approval, and unapplied prepayments

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLES SPECIALIST

C & K Plastics
Metuchen, NJ
01.2016 - 06.2016
  • Company Overview: (contract)
  • Examined invoice and expense reports to charge expenses in general ledger and cost center as well as processed monthly credit cards
  • Processed 3way PO matching invoices, AP invoice entry, and manual check entry while updating and maintaining cash balance on Excel spreadsheet
  • (contract)

Accounts Payable Associate

Strategic Products and Services
Parsippany, New Jersey
11.2014 - 01.2016
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Maintained accurate filing system for all accounts payable documents.
  • Researched discrepancies in invoice payments with vendors or internal departments.
  • Weekly payment schedule.
  • Other duties and projects s assigned

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Kessler Foundation
West Orange, NJ
07.2013 - 11.2014
  • Company Overview: (contract)
  • Managed full cycle accounts payable for two properties (Kessler Foundation/Rehabilitation Center), including rents, utilities, and personal expenses
  • Reconciled credit card statements every month with appropriate backup
  • Processed invoices and work orders for payment, heavy coding of invoices, purchase orders, medical research study participant check requests, employee travel expenses/tuition reimbursements dental/optical forms, and fellowship payments by verifying the accuracy of documentation and balances
  • Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving 20-50 A/P inquires per day
  • (contract)

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/CHECK-IN REPRESENTATIVE

Comcast
Union, NJ
08.2006 - 02.2012
  • High Volume Data Entry of Work Orders for Installations
  • Analyzed accounts receivable, billing, credit, collections
  • Processed new customer forms to set up accounts in system
  • Customer Service, follow up phone calls to 25-50 customers daily to confirm Installation and/or Trouble Call for customer satisfaction

Education

Certificate - Accounting

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
01.2019

Accounting Certificate - Accounting

Avtech Institute of Technology
South Plainfield, NJ
03.2013

Bachelor of Science - Theology

United Christian College
Manhattan, NY
04.2006

Skills

  • Coupa
  • SAP
  • Concur
  • Netsuite
  • Sage
  • Microsoft Office
  • 1099 preparation
  • GAAP principles

Timeline

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Beacon Hill/Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US Inc
09.2022 - Current

SENIOR ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Kessler Foundation
05.2017 - 09.2022

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Teva Pharmaceuticals
07.2016 - 05.2017

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RECEIVABLES SPECIALIST

C & K Plastics
01.2016 - 06.2016

Accounts Payable Associate

Strategic Products and Services
11.2014 - 01.2016

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Kessler Foundation
07.2013 - 11.2014

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/CHECK-IN REPRESENTATIVE

Comcast
08.2006 - 02.2012

Certificate - Accounting

Union County College

Accounting Certificate - Accounting

Avtech Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science - Theology

United Christian College

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