Lola Orenuga

Highly accomplished Accounts Payable Specialist with 6+ years of progressive experience managing high-volume, full-cycle Accounts Payable operations within healthcare and clinical research organizations. Proven expertise processing 500+ invoices weekly while maintaining exceptional accuracy, strengthening vendor relationships, and ensuring timely payments. Extensive hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA (750 & 760), SAP Fiori, SAP GUI, Ariba, Oracle NetSuite, Coupa, Deltek Costpoint, and Concur, supporting end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations.

Skilled in PO and Non-PO invoice processing, 2-way and 3-way matching, vendor master maintenance, GR/IR reconciliation, bank reconciliation, credit card reconciliation, 1099 reporting, month-end close, audit support, and financial reporting. Recognized for improving AP efficiency, reducing invoice processing time, resolving complex payment issues, and maintaining compliance with GAAP, SOX, and IRS regulations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SQL, and cross-functional collaboration.

Accounts Payable Specialist - Alcanza Clinical Research - Illinois

(2024-02)

• Process over 500 vendor invoices each week using SAP S/4HANA while maintaining exceptional accuracy and compliance.
• Perform complete Accounts Payable processing for both PO and Non-PO invoices.
• Execute accurate 2-way and 3-way invoice matching to validate purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Perform GR/IR reconciliations to ensure accurate financial postings and timely issue resolution.
• Complete vendor, bank, and credit card reconciliations while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Review vendor statements and proactively resolve outstanding balances and payment discrepancies.
• Process annual 1099 reporting in compliance with IRS regulations.
• Audit employee expense reports using Concur, ensuring compliance with company travel and expense policies.
• Prepare monthly AP accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for month-end close.
• Support Ariba invoice processing, supplier onboarding, PO invoice management, and invoice exception resolution.
• Partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Treasury, and Operations to resolve invoice and payment issues efficiently.
• Create AP reports using Power BI to monitor invoice aging, payment trends, and outstanding liabilities.
• Utilize SQL queries for data validation, reconciliation, and reporting support.
• Maintain AP documentation, desktop procedures, and internal controls that improve consistency and audit readiness.
• Recommend and implement workflow improvements that enhance operational efficiency and reduce processing delays.

Accounts Payable Analyst - Trinity Home Health Care - Joliet, IL

(2020-01 - 2024-02)

• Managed full-cycle Accounts Payable for multiple business units and departments.
• Processed high-volume invoices, ACH payments, wire transfers, and check runs while meeting strict payment deadlines.
• Verified invoice coding, approvals, and intercompany allocations for financial accuracy.
• Reconciled vendor statements and resolved invoice discrepancies promptly to maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Maintained vendor master records while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Assisted with month-end close activities, AP accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Generated AP aging reports and analyzed payment trends to support leadership decision-making.
• Leveraged Advanced Excel functions including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and Index/Match for reconciliation and reporting.
• Supported internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
• Collaborated with Finance, Purchasing, Operations, and business stakeholders to improve AP processes and vendor satisfaction.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Accounting