Oluwatoyin Sogunle
Westmont,IL
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Specialist with over 4 years of experience, known for revolutionizing payment processes and strengthening vendor relationships. Skilled in leading ERP software, with exceptional problem-solving abilities and a talent for optimizing invoice workflows. Proven success in minimizing payment discrepancies and ensuring precise financial reporting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
MERLIN INTERNATION INC
04.2022 - Current
- Processed between 80 and 120 invoices daily using SAP
- Post approved invoices and prioritizes for check processing
- Responding to all vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoices and check requests
- Matched invoices to checks and obtain relevant signatures
- Served as the contact for the resolution of accounts payable inquiries regarding account handling
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems
- Conducted daily uploads from core system to accounts payable system
- Assisted with month-end closing procedures
- Accrued outstanding invoices and prepared monthly journal entries
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Entered invoices, expense reports and check requests into accounting software for payment
- Responding to all vendor and internal inquiries regarding invoices and check requests
- Verifying invoices and input for accuracy
- Reviewed all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before payment
- Performed full accounts payable cycle from receipt of invoice to payment; including coding invoices, matching purchase orders, obtaining approval, and entering the invoices into the accounting system
Accounts Payable Specialist
Troy Companies
02.2019 - 03.2022
- Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Code invoices not associated with PO, including expense reports
- Resolve inquiries from vendors regarding payment or statement discrepancies
- Participate in AP month-end process
- Resolve discrepancies by communicating with vendor account receivable unit and addressing discrepant invoices based on type and nature of the discrepancy
- Process disbursements to vendors based on reconciliation of invoices, purchase orders and receiving documents
- Keep vendor files organized alphabetically and ensure that all outstanding purchase orders are up to date.
- Coordinate with vendors regarding purchase orders and invoices to guarantee precise and timely payment to all parties involved.
- Process disbursements to vendors based on reconciliation of invoices, purchase orders,
- and receiving documents
- Streamlined invoice processing by implementing efficient filing and tracking systems.
- Execute complete cycle of Accounts Payable by matching invoices using 2 and 3-way matching
- Conduct thorough review and input of a significant volume of invoices on a daily basis
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Relations And Affairs
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN REPUBLIC
Skills
- Expense Reporting
- SAP
- Oracle
- Self-motivated
- Transaction reviewing
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- V-lookup
- Microsoft Application
- Invoice Processing
- Payment Scheduling
- Accounts Payable Software
- Bank Reconciliation
- Vendor Relationship
- Purchase Order
- Management
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Entry
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
MERLIN INTERNATION INC
04.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Troy Companies
02.2019 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - International Relations And Affairs
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN REPUBLIC