Tawanda Bryant

• High-volume invoice processing; receive, verify and process invoices for weekly and monthly check runs.
• Maintain and reconcile vendor statements.
• Organize and file vendor invoices.
• Respond to vendor inquiries, resolve payment discrepancies and vendor concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform three-way match of invoices and purchase orders.
• Attention to invoice details and vendors’ payment terms to strengthen and grow vendor relationships.
• Month-end invoice processing to ensure correct posting of expenses.
• Collaborate with departments across the organization to facilitate efficient invoice processing and to resolve invoice issues.
• New hire onboarding and training.
• Daily workflow coordination, ongoing training with current team members, handling team coverage and workload planning.
• Create SOPs and process documentation.
• Audit invoices for proper approval, account coding, supporting documentation and compliance requirements.
• Assist Controller with implementation of Pixy Docs to become a paperless work environment.

• Reconciled accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Hired, managed, and coordinated accounts payable functions, enhancing workflow for 4 staff members.
• Leads Accounts Payable month-end closing processes.
• Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication, setting clear goals and providing regular feedback.
• Delivered regular training sessions for staff on new regulatory requirements and accounting practices to ensure compliance.
• Prepared cash flow projections and optimized cash flow management by strategically scheduling payments.
• Executed bi-monthly and weekly check printing processes and issued electronic funds transfer payments to ensure timely vendor payments.
• Contributed to project management team that migrated accounts payable system to cloud-based platform.
• Collaborated with other departments to resolve billing issues promptly and maintain accurate financial records.
• Strengthened vendor relationships through timely payments and effective communication of company policies.
• Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
• Closely monitored utility accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Reduced payment discrepancies with thorough invoice review, analysis, and timely processing resulting in over 5,200 invoices processed monthly.
• Upholds systems, procedures and policies related to Accounts Payable and assists Corporate Controller with creating new procedures to improve work efficiency.
• Prepared and submitted 1099 forms to comply with IRS reporting requirements for independent contractors.

• Supervises and manages invoice processing for 150 Optum Florida and WellMed Florida clinics.
• Weekly issuance of checks and EFT payments, clear zero check invoice entries, void, stop pay and reissue checks upon request.
• Monthly statement reconciliation of large vendor accounts reducing the open payables by 85%.
• Introduced new Accounts Payable accounting programs, provided invoice training and achieved significant cost savings by identifying and eliminating duplicate payments.
• Implemented 1 on 1 and weekly group training sessions for new hires and current AP Processors and set obtainable SMART goals for 360 annual reviews.
• Vendor negotiations and management for business continuity.
• Supported audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits by 95%.
• Complied with established internal controls and policies, checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
• Cultivated collaborative team environment, enhancing staff morale, productivity, accuracy and timeliness.
• AP Manager and AP Processors have been working remotely since 2020 with zero service disruptions at clinics.

• Supervision of Accounts Payable department; invoice processing for 5 Florida locations and 7 Alabama locations.
• Weekly check printing, general ledger coding, review and posting of invoices and employee expense reports.
• 3-Way purchase order processing; monthly reconciliation of unprocessed purchase orders.
• Review and approval of employee expense reports within Concur expense report program.
• Monthly posting and/or accrual of utility, vehicle maintenance and business operating expenses.
• Audit, code and post corporate credit card purchases to the general ledger.
• Reconciliation of Accounts Payable general ledger accounts.
• Update and create Accounts Payable Standard Operating Procedures as needed.

• Supervision of 3 Accounts Payable Clerks and 1 Accounts Payable Analyst.
• Audit and approve employee expense reports within Concur expense report program.
• Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
• Weekly cash forecasting submission to Treasury Dept.
• Issuance of invoice payments to customers and vendors and on the 1st, 16th, and every Friday of each month.
• Orders check stock and assist with verification of outstanding/reconciled checks.
• Strengthen customer and vendor relationships by offering different methods of payment: check, direct deposit (Ach and wire payments) and AMEX Purchasing Credit Card.
• Reconciliation of GRIR, reduced payment errors by closely monitoring and reconciling vendor statements.
• Research outstanding checks and perform due diligence regarding escheatment.
• Interact with corporate vendors, upper management and peers, troubleshot and resolve escalated issues pertaining to vendor disputes, payment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships.
• Monthly posting and/or accrual of freight, corporate airfare expenditures and temp labor expenses.
• Program Administrator of AMEX Purchasing Card; auditing and posting of Purchasing Card transactions to the general ledger.
• Update and create Accounts Payable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Training and supported employees at U.S. and overseas Jabil locations to educate on process flow and department procedures.
• Yearly preparation, issuance, mailing and filing of 1099s via 1099Pro Program.

• Oversee daily operations of Accounts Payable Department, review, and update Notes Payable schedule, prepare recurring payments, and maintain FAA (Financial Approval Authority) signing authorities.
• Accrued AP invoices monthly, posted manual checks, and processed outgoing electronic payments to ensure timely financial reporting.
• Coordinated processing schedules and special projects to enhance workflow efficiency for accounts payable associates.
• Implementation of stand-alone imaging work center for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable associates.
• Reviewed W-9 and W-8BEN forms to establish vendor accounts.
• Print, void and/or stop pay Accounts Payable, Agent Commission, Return Premium, Workers Comp and Claims Loss checks.
• Orders check stock and assist with verification of outstanding/reconciled checks.
• Administered corporate credit card program; issued new cards, conducted training, maintained accounts, and downloaded transactions to general ledger for accurate financial tracking.
• Approve, initiate and set up incoming/outgoing wires/wire templates.
• Daily cash forecasting: check clearing, daily cash transfers, download and disbursement of bank data.
• Monthly general ledger posting and allocation of office supplies, telephone, cell phone and wireless card expenses.