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Paula Augustine

Deer Park,NY

Summary

Results-driven Accounts Payable Clerk with a proven track record at Liberty Maritime Corporation, excelling in vendor invoice processing and payment verification. Demonstrated professionalism and ethics while reducing late payment penalties and enhancing data integrity. Skilled in training new hires and fostering collaboration across departments to resolve discrepancies efficiently.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Clerk

Liberty Maritime Corporation
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in invoices or purchase orders, promoting smooth business operations.
  • Reduced late payment penalties by closely monitoring due dates and managing timely payments.
  • Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
  • Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
  • Reduced processing errors, implemented double-check system for all outgoing

Merchant Servicing Accountant

Esquire Bank
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Assist in preparation and maintenance of daily and monthly accounting functions for Merchant Services
  • Perform various reconciliation, running reports, inputting and reviewing daily balancing files.
  • Month end researching and reviewing various Merchant Services accounts for errors.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills to resolve customer complaints promptly and professionally.

Settlement Associate

CARDWORKS SERVICING
09.2012 - 10.2019
  • Prepare general ledger settlement journal entry reports based on information received from FDR.
  • Complete daily settlements by using the First Data generated FDR balances for all clients
  • Reconciliation of client’s general ledger accounts using applicable reports and established procedures.
  • Work diligently to meet daily and monthly deadlines as set by client expectation and or contracts.
  • Respond to clients and client liaisons inquiries, as well as other departments.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues and providing exceptional service at all times
  • Analyzed customer data to identify trends and anticipate customer needs.

Education

Bachelor Of Administration - Business Management

St John's University , Queens, NY

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Accounts payable
  • Invoice processing
  • Vendor invoice processing
  • Statement review
  • Accounts payable software
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Payment verification
  • Bank reconciliation
  • New hire training
  • Wire transfers
  • Check processing
  • Transaction entry

Timeline

Merchant Servicing Accountant - Esquire Bank
10.2019 - 04.2021
Settlement Associate - CARDWORKS SERVICING
09.2012 - 10.2019
St John's University - Bachelor Of Administration, Business Management
Accounts Payable Clerk - Liberty Maritime Corporation
Paula Augustine