Accounts Payable
Started: 10/31/1999
Duration: 160 months
I’m an Accounts Payable specialist who ensures timely, accurate payment processing and strong vendor relationships to optimize cash flow and compliance.
- Invoice Processing & Validation: Receive, match, and verify vendor invoices against purchase orders and receipts—catching discrepancies early to prevent payment errors.
- Vendor Management: Build and maintain positive vendor relationships by handling inquiries, resolving disputes, and negotiating payment terms to strengthen partnerships.
- Payment Cycle Execution: Schedule and execute batch payments via ACH, wire transfers, checks, or virtual cards—balancing payment timing to optimize working capital.
- Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the general ledger, prepare aging reports, and analyze payment trends to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Compliance & Controls: Enforce internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit trails—maintaining documentation and supporting external audits with transparent records.
- AP Automation & Tools: Leverage ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and AP automation platforms to streamline workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve accuracy.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor KPIs like days payable outstanding (DPO) and process cycle times, then implement best practices to drive efficiency and scalability.
Key Skills: Accounts Payable · Invoice Processing · Vendor Relations · Payment Execution · Reconciliation · SOX Compliance · ERP Systems · AP Automation · Reporting