Accounts Payable Specialist with more than ** years of experience processing invoices, preparing expense reports, and reviewing critical financial information in fast-paced environments. Dedicated problem solver with a proven track record of exceptional vendor management, utilizing communication and customer service skills to resolve issues and ensure satisfaction. Detail-oriented leader adept at implementing process improvements to enhance efficiencies and training colleagues to strengthen team competencies. Patient team player committed to building productive and collaborative work settings.
Areas of Expertise
Accounts Payable
Invoice Processing
Expense Reporting
Vendor Management
Account Reconciliation
Data Entry
Electronic Funds Transfer
Payment Coding
Customer Service
Professional Experience & Accomplishments
Cozen O’Connor – Philadelphia, PA 05/2005 – 07/2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
Performed accounts payable (A/P) activities including reaching out to vendors and customers to verify information, conducting data entry to reduce invoice processing time, and ensuring timely payments for all invoices to sustain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Utilized Chrome River to review and approve electronic vendor invoices and expense reports.
Initiated book transfers between intercompany bank accounts as well as wire payments through various banks for domestic and international payment requests.
Assisted with the accounts payable (A/P) help desk, delivering customer service and support to internal employees as well as external vendors and clients.
Provided training to new team members on accounts payable (A/P) processes, fostering a productive workplace environment.
Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing, safeguarding key stakeholder satisfaction.
Managed the company’s AmEx card, including reviewing and approving the credit card application, entering the account number into the company system, and processing weekly credit card expenses.
Maintained a high level of data integrity by consistently and accurately updating vendor information in the system, showcasing exceptional attention to detail.
Dechert – Philadelphia, PA 04/2000 – 05/2005
Accounts Payable Clerk
Handled accounts payable (A/P), reviewing vendor invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment, preparing vendor invoices, and processing incoming payments.
Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
Applied attention to detail in filing all check requests and expense reports, assessing against company policies to safeguard corporate funds from misuse.
Education
High School Diploma: St. Maria Goretti High School
Proficiencies
Chrome River Elite Enterprise Aderant Google Workspace
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) 10-key Data Entry