Talented, dedicated, and skilled Senior Accounts Payable Professional. Experience in coordinating, managing, account reconciliation, resolution of aged items, excellent communication and analytical skills. Supports the Accounting Department with daily operations and administrative functions.
Hi, I’m
Natasha Drayton
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Beacon Hill/Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US IncCherry Hill, NJ
Accounts Payable Specialist
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Prepared and managed vendor payables and travel expenses.
- Organized accounts for industry audits and supported audit process.
- Collaborated with Business Team to conduct year-end close process.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Data entry of 50-100 Invoices daily.
Kessler FoundationEast Hanover, NJ
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
09.2017 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Full Cycle Accounts Payable.
- Vendor Creation and maintenance accounting records and electronic files.
- Compile and maintain vendor's record with W-9 along with supporting management with audits.
- Proper coding for grant-funded payments while acquiring proper approval for payments.
- Processed employee tuition and dental/optical reimbursements with HR approval.
- Processed travel and expense reimbursements through Concur.
- Assisted with Interviews as well as training of new and temporary hires.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment
- Credit Card Reconciliation with Spreadsheet monthly.
Teva PharmaceuticalsElizabeth, NJ
Accounts Payable Specialist
07.2016 - 05.2017
Job overview
- 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.
C & K PlasticsMetuchen, NJ
Accounts Payable/Receivables Specialist
01.2016 - 06.2016
Job overview
- 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.
Kessler FoundationWest Orange, NJ
Accounts Payable Specialist
07.2013 - 11.2014
Job overview
- 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.
ComcastUnion, NJ
Accounts Payable/Check-In Representative
08.2006 - 02.2012
Job overview
- High Volume Data Entry of Work Orders for Installations
- Analyzed accounts receivable, billing, credit, collections, and process inquiries.
- Posted and verified entries to logs, spreadsheets or reports to update department records and accounting systems.
- 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
Union County CollegeCranford, NJ
Certificate from Accounting
2019
University Overview
- Professional Development: Accounting 101
Avtech Institute of TechnologySouth Plainfield, NJ
Accounting Certificate from Accounting
03.2013
University Overview
United Christian CollegeManhattan, NY
Bachelor of Science from Theology
04.2006
University Overview
Skills
- SAP, Coupa, NetSuite, Accounting Software
- Interview & Training
- Full Cycle Accounts Payable
- Account Reconciliation
- Vendor Relations
- Account Resolutions
- Month-End Closings
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Beacon Hill/Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US Inc
09.2022 - Current
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Kessler Foundation
09.2017 - 09.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
Teva Pharmaceuticals
07.2016 - 05.2017
Accounts Payable/Receivables Specialist
C & K Plastics
01.2016 - 06.2016
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kessler Foundation
07.2013 - 11.2014
Accounts Payable/Check-In Representative
Comcast
08.2006 - 02.2012
Union County College
Certificate from Accounting
Avtech Institute of Technology
Accounting Certificate from Accounting
United Christian College
Bachelor of Science from Theology
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