Taiana Fakatoufifita
University place,WA
Summary
I am a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers. My expertise lies in creating a positive environment to thrive in efficiency with my team while demonstrating hard work, determination and engagement. I am committed to helping businesses grow along with growing with the company and learning new skills along the way. I am a fun bubbly person to be around and on my spare time I love being a mother
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Renewal By Andersen
05.2025 - Current
- Processed high-volume invoices with attention to detail and accuracy
- Managed 4 different Regions within the company
- Managed 4 different Email inboxes
- Reconciled vendor statements to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies
- Implemented improvements in invoice processing workflow, increasing efficiency
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in accounts payable procedures
- Resolved complex payment issues through diligent research, and clear communication
- Assisted in the development of a comprehensive accounts payable policy to establish standardized procedures across the organization.
- Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies impeding payments.
- Enhanced vendor relationships through timely communication and effective resolution of discrepancies in billing statements.
- Trained junior staff members on accounts payable best practices, fostering a cohesive and knowledgeable team environment.
- Checked W-9 forms for completeness and accuracy.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and prompt approval from relevant departments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance vendor relationship management
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
Accounting Specialist
BPI MEDICAL
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Achieved high accuracy by matching purchase orders with vendor invoices.
- Facilitated prompt payments through timely processing of vendor invoices.
- Enhanced accounts payable accuracy by efficiently resolving vendor discrepancies.
- Streamlined sales team expense report processing using Concur administration.
- Maintained organized accounts payable records for compliance and audit readiness.
- Conducted accurate monthly credit card statement reconciliations to ensure consistency.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Whidbey Heath Medical Center
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Streamlined vendor communication to resolve billing and payment discrepancies.
- Generated comprehensive financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Implemented effective budgeting processes with departmental collaboration for better resource allocation.
- Executed timely billing and payment obligations to enhance cash flow management.
- Reconciled accounts and managed ACH and wire transfers for efficient financial operations.
- Oversaw accounts payable inbox, ensuring prompt invoice entry and check processing.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Silfab Solar
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Streamlined accounts payable functions, ensuring timely payment transactions with accuracy.
- Executed bi-weekly wire transfers, maintaining efficient cash flow management.
- Reviewed and resolved discrepancies by tracing transactions within the accounting system.
- Conducted high-volume credit card reconciliations, enhancing financial accuracy and reporting.
- Managed accounts payable email correspondence, facilitating clear communication with vendors.
- Supported month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate vendor statement reconciliations and accruals.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Ambrosia QSR
05.2021 - 07.2023
- Streamlined invoice processing for 60+ quick service restaurants, ensuring accuracy.
- Prepared import/export files, validating vendor data for completeness and precision.
- Managed Accounts Payable inbox, delivering timely responses to vendor inquiries.
- Ensured accurate expense coding and check issuance, maintaining timely financial operations.
- Resolved vendor invoice discrepancies through thorough research and troubleshooting efforts.
- Facilitated tracking of licenses, permits, and utilities for all restaurants.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Wheeler Seafood
02.2015 - 04.2021
- Strengthened vendor relationships, efficiently resolving disputes and maintaining partnerships.
- Organized financial records by applying correct codes to invoices and receipts.
- Processed vendor invoices and incoming payments, ensuring timely transactions.
- Validated vendor invoices by reviewing documentation before processing payments.
- Secured office and client records on server, conducting regular data backups.
- Identified errors and discrepancies by evaluating financial records thoroughly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
PIERCE COLLEGE
Steilacoom, WAHigh school Diploma - undefined
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Tacoma, WA01.2009
Skills
- Month end closing
- High volume Invoice processing
- Vendor relationship management
- Account reconciliation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Extremely fast learner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Accurate and Efficient
- Purchase Order experience
- Relationship building
- Customer service
- Meditech Experience
- Stampli Experience
- Business Central Experience
- QuickBooks Experience
- GP Experience
- Standard knowledge of accounting
- Detail oriented
- Problem solver
- Organization
- Analytical thinking
- Deadline-Oriented
- Concur experience
- Payment processing
- Entry verification
- Data inputting
- Bank reconciliations
- Statement reconciliation
- Payment scheduling
- Report preparation
- 1099 preparation
- Process improvement
- Proactive and Self-motivated
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Renewal By Andersen
05.2025 - Current
Accounting Specialist
BPI MEDICAL
10.2024 - 04.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
Whidbey Heath Medical Center
03.2024 - 10.2024
Accounts Payable Clerk
Silfab Solar
07.2023 - 03.2024
Accounts Payable Coordinator
Ambrosia QSR
05.2021 - 07.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk
Wheeler Seafood
02.2015 - 04.2021
High school Diploma - undefined
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL
Some College (No Degree) -
PIERCE COLLEGE