Accounts Payable & Vendor Relations Specialist

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ACCOUNTING & VENDOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Detail-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience supporting vendor payment operations, invoice reconciliation, and document management in fast-paced corporate environments. Skilled in ensuring payment accuracy, compliance, and efficiency through strong analytical abilities, cross-functional communication, and meticulous attention to detail. Proven success streamlining workflows, resolving vendor disputes, and improving documentation accuracy using systems such as Oracle, APEX, and Kofax. Recognized for reliability, confidentiality, and leadership in training and mentoring team members to uphold high performance and compliance standards. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Vendor Payment Processing Invoice Reconciliation & Dispute Resolution Vendor Onboarding & Compliance APEX Portal Administration Accounts Payable & Receivables Support Document Imaging & Indexing Data Accuracy & Confidentiality Workflow Prioritization & Process Improvement Team Training & Mentorship Audit Readiness & Record Maintenance Cross-Functional Communication Regulatory & Documentation Compliance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SAFEWAY INC. 2013-2025

Accounting Clerk III

Phoenix, AZ 2019-2025

Supported vendor payment operations by researching and resolving invoice discrepancies, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. Served as a key liaison between vendors and internal teams to ensure compliance, proper documentation, and timely issue resolution within accounting systems and vendor portals.

Improved vendor payment timeliness by researching and confirming remittance addresses and payment methods with vendors, enabling accurate updates and onboarding that eliminated returned payments and ensured on-time disbursements.

Resolved a 3-month vendor payment delay by verifying documentation and granting APEX portal access, enabling the vendor to update company information and resume timely payment processing.

Strengthened payment accuracy and compliance by identifying and reconciling vendor invoice discrepancies to ensure all payments were processed promptly and aligned with company and regulatory standards.

Fostered vendor satisfaction and onboarding efficiency by troubleshooting APEX portal access issues, assisting with password resets, and verifying documentation to streamline account setup and information updates. Document Imaging Specialist II

Phoenix, AZ 2013-2019

Managed high-volume scanning and indexing of sensitive workers’ compensation and personal records using Kofax imaging software, ensuring compliance with document handling and retention requirements. Trained and supported team members to maintain accuracy, consistency, and adherence to established imaging standards.

Cleared a document imaging backlog within 2 days by prioritizing tasks and working overtime to ensure accurate, on-time scanning and indexing that restored timely information flow to all departments.

Maximized team performance by successfully training a struggling coworker on a new process through clear, patient instruction after multiple failed attempts, enabling them to perform tasks accurately and independently.

Enhanced document accuracy and workflow efficiency by leading quality control reviews and mentoring new staff on imaging procedures, resulting in consistent compliance with state and company standards. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

JP MORGAN CHASE Tempe, AZ

Data Entry Specialist

Ensured secure, confidential processing of sensitive IRS data by performing accurate and compliant high-volume alphanumeric entry, consistently meeting or exceeding daily productivity quotas. CITIFINANCIAL Phoenix, AZ

Clerical Account Investigator

Resolved account fraud and dispute cases with accuracy and compliance, ensuring proper documentation, timely resolution, and protection of customer accounts while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.

Strengthened audit readiness and operational efficiency by managing mail audits, processing high volumes of account data, and coordinating secure distribution of financial correspondence across departments. TECHNICAL & SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES

Kofax Oracle Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Word, Access FileZilla AVISS APEX TPX File Explorer On Demand Online Check Maintenance Form KPI Systems Document Management Systems Imaging Software

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