Accounts Payable Account

GIOVANNA OSAWARU

Houston, TX *****

***********@*****.*** / 346-***-****

SUMMARY

Detailed-oriented account payable specialist with a track record of managing account payable processes,reconciling vendor accounts, implementing automation for efficiency and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Seeking a role in a cross functional organization to enhance financial functions and optimize payment processes. SKILLS

Audit Support

GAAP knowledge

Payment Scheduling

Purchase Order Management

Financial statement preparation

Invoice Processing

Expense Reporting

Cost accounting

Bank Reconciliation

Payment verification

Check processing

General accounting

Bookkeeping

Bill payment

Wire Transfers

Finance

EXPERIENCE

Account Payable/Administrative Assistant / Gulf coast entertainment - Houston, TX 04/2024 - 10/2024 Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, company policies and procedures. Provided support during external audits by gathering information related to accounts payable operations. Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel. Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for review by management team. Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel. Collaborated with other departments such as Purchasing and Receiving in resolving invoice discrepancies. Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to accounts payable processes. AP Specialist / Houston financial solutions - Houston, TX 08/2023 - 03/2024 Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.

Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner. Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies. Performed account reconciliations as required including bank statement reconciliation, credit card reconciliations. Conducted periodic reviews of vendor accounts to identify opportunities for cost savings or process improvements. Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues. Developed processes and procedures related to accounts payable operations. Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions. Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis. Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed. Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines. GO

Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records. AP Specialist / Best entertainers - Houston, TX 06/2022 - 06/2023 Processed a high volume of vendor invoices and credit memos accurately and in a timely manner. Performed data entry duties into accounting software system as needed. Conducted audits of various financial documents such as purchase orders, invoices, checks. Assisted with month-end closing activities related to accounts payable processes. Verified employee expense reports prior to reimbursement according to company policy. Collaborated with external auditors during periodic financial reviews. Assisted with special projects as needed from time-to-time by senior management. Developed and implemented procedures for efficient workflow within Accounts Payable department. AP Coordinator / Sage hospitality group - Los Angeles, CA 10/2021 - 05/2022 Verified that all documentation was complete before entering data into the accounting system. Researched and resolved payment discrepancies with vendors. Maintained an accurate record of all transactions in the accounting system. Served as main point of contact for resolving any vendor inquiries or issues related to invoice processing or payments.

Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service. Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals. Investigated disputes raised by customers regarding their account balances or invoice charges. Account Payable Intern / Pacific coast accounting - Los Angeles, CA 01/2021 - 05/2021 Researched and resolved discrepancies on vendor statements. Generated reports on Accounts Payable activity as requested by management. Reconciled vendor statements against internal ledgers for accuracy. Reviewed vendor accounts to ensure accuracy of balances. Maintained accurate records of accounts payable transactions. Processed invoices and payments in a timely manner. Performed account analysis of supplier accounts on a regular basis. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Bachelor of Science: Accounting 03/2016

Igbinedion University Okada - Benin City, Nigeria

Bachelor of Arts

Academy of Arts - New Jersey

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Invoice processing

vendor management

financial reporting

compliance

process improvement

team collaboration

payment processing

expense report processing

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Employee of the month

client recognition

leadership awards

CERTIFICATIONS

CSEP

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