Ophelia Smith

Bayonne

Summary

Results-driven Accounts Payable Supervisor with over 10 years of progressive experience leading full-cycle AP operations in fast-paced corporate environments. Proven expertise in SAP implementation, vendor management, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, and team leadership. Recognized for improving workflow efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accurate, timely disbursements while maintaining strong vendor and cross-functional relationships.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Dassault Falcon Jet Corp

Teterboro

01.2016 - Current

Lead and oversee daily Accounts Payable operations, supervising team members to ensure accurate and timely invoice, expense report, and client disbursement processing.
Manage full-cycle payment runs including checks, ACH, wire transfers, and corporate credit card transactions while ensuring proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation.
Administer vendor onboarding process, maintaining updated W-9s, banking information, and compliance documentation; collaborate with Finance on 1099 and 1042 reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with sales and use tax regulations and internal financial control standards.
Perform detailed reconciliations of vendor statements and credit card transactions, proactively resolving discrepancies.
Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals and recurring invoice processing.
Supervise special projects including system upgrades, tax audits, and document management improvements.
Serve as backup for domestic and international invoice processing, maintaining continuity of operations.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Edgewood Properties

Piscataway

04.2013 - 12.2015

Reviewed, verified, and processed high-volume vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
Ensured accurate GL coding and approval workflows prior to payment processing.
Communicated with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies and payment inquiries efficiently.
Maintained organized vendor records and supporting documentation to support audits and reconciliations.
Assisted with AP reconciliations and supported month-end closing procedures.

Education

High School -

Lincoln High School

Hudson County

Community College -

Hudson County Community College