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Tira James

Loganville,GA

Summary

Twenty Five years of Accounts Payable experience in the Finance & Accounting Industry with proven ability in the following areas:

Building customer relationships

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Works well under pressure

Adapts to any environment

Expertise in check systems

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Focused

As finance professional, brings valuable experience in managing accounts payable processes and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Focused on fostering collaborative team environment and adapting to changing business needs. Reliable and detail-focused, excelling in invoice processing and vendor relations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Accounts Payable Analyst

BlackRock
03.2023 - 03.2025

Process GFO client payments via Coupa and Aladdin Dashboard

Process US & International H2H Wire and ACH transfer vendor payments via Oracle Fusion and Coupa

Process US checks for vendor payments via Oracle Fusion

Tagging all payments via Coupa

Creates clients GFO templates

Process manual vendor payments

Process COP and DOP payments

Process GFO MXN Tax payments

  • Identified opportunities and risks in accounts payable process to improve standard operating procedures.
  • Investigated inquiries relating to status of accounts.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Improved payment accuracy with meticulous invoice review and reconciliation efforts.

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Contractor)

Vaco (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
04.2019 - 06.2022
  • Skilled in Accounts Payable Customer Service internally and externally. Performed solving a high volume of Customer Service tickets via Zendesk.
  • Processed P.O. Line Matching to correct amounts for invoices via Oracle.
  • Researched vendor statements via Pivot Tables and V-Lookup.
  • Processed excel report uploads
  • Communicated with vendors to resolve discrepancies impeding payments.
  • Provided accounts payable expertise to managers and staff members.
  • Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
  • Reconciled bank statements.
  • Verified vendor accounts.
  • Reviewed and submitted purchase orders for equipment, supplies and professional services.
  • Matched purchase orders to invoices and logged invoices into computer.
  • Reviewed each invoice and requisitions for payment approval.
  • Reduced late payment fees by consistently meeting payment deadlines through efficient prioritization of invoices.
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and prompt approval from relevant departments.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Troutman Sanders LLP
07.2009 - 05.2018
  • Processed PRF (Expense Reports)
  • Processed CSC Invoices
  • Processed CRF (Invoices)
  • Coding corrections for Client Matter Charges
  • Coding corrections for GL Charges
  • Voiding, Editing and Reissuing checks
    Scanning
  • Reviewing Chrome River ACH receipts to match with back ups
  • Process Quick Checks
  • Set up and maintain vendor master files
    Uploads
  • W-9 and W-8 Form Accounts Payable IRS compliance
  • Reviewing Chrome River invoices, approve and export
  • Reviewing Chrome River Foreign Invoices, approve and export
  • iManage
  • Transferring charges from GL codes to client matter charges and client matter charges to GL codes
  • Check Scheduler
  • Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
  • Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
  • Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
  • Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.

Accounts Payable Associate

Intralinks
11.2008 - 03.2009
  • Processed International Wires
  • Processed UK & US Invoices
  • Processed UK & US Expense Reports
  • Processed Purchase Order Invoices
  • 3-Way match for Purchase Orders
  • Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policies before processing reimbursements.
  • Coordinated with purchasing department to match purchase orders with received invoices for accurate payment processing.
  • Matched purchase orders to invoices and logged invoices into computer.
  • Collaborated with other departments to resolve invoicing issues and improve interdepartmental communication.
  • Reconciled bank statements.
  • Reported sales taxes by calculating paid invoices.
  • Maintained vendor master file, ensuring up-to-date contact information and payment terms.
  • Ensured proper approval levels were met for all invoices before processing payments, maintaining internal controls.
  • Verified vendor accounts.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

DeVry University
Decatur, GA

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ
06.1996

Skills

  • AS 400 (Infinium)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Oracle
  • Great Plains Dynamics
  • Aderant
  • Chrome River
  • Check Factory
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Office
  • Basware
  • Zendesk
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLookups
  • Coupa
  • Aladdin Dashboard
  • Oracle Fusion
  • Workday
  • SAP

Timeline

Global Accounts Payable Analyst

BlackRock
03.2023 - 03.2025

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Contractor)

Vaco (Bristol-Myers Squibb)
04.2019 - 06.2022

Accounts Payable Specialist

Troutman Sanders LLP
07.2009 - 05.2018

Accounts Payable Associate

Intralinks
11.2008 - 03.2009

Some College (No Degree) - Business Management

DeVry University

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute
Tira James