Vivian Valentin

Darden Restaurants

01.2010 - 10.2021

Ensured invoices are appropriately approved and entered accurately and timely into the Oracle AP System and iBuy web portal
Researched and responded to inquiries from internal and external parties
Reviewed and resolved issues related to vendor statements and other inconsistencies
Supported audits by retrieving and provided invoices copies from imaging database
Prepared and uploaded journal entries, as required
Prepared and submitted forms requesting file maintenance as needed
Performed rotational duties as assigned.
Monitored AP mailboxes to ensure e-mails are addressed promptly
Assisted other team members during absences of high volume periods
Supported the AP Processing Supervisor on special projects
Ensured all accounting entries/reconciliations arerecorded/completed accurately within the appropriate reporting period and substantiated by applicable documentation
Ensured accuracy of utility expense accounts by reviewing utility account activity, communication discrepancies to restaurants/brand finance, and recording expense adjustments accurately and within the appropriate reporting period
Ensured new restaurants utility accounts are set up and transferred under our name within a specified period of time. Work with Engie, Property Accounting, Darden Construction and Contractors to ensure that all utility bills are paid timely with no disconnect notice and/or service
Updated desk manual and trained new hires