Araka Castille

• Oversaw efficient monthly processing of numerous invoices.
• Achieved reduction in payment errors by analyzing and reconciling invoices.
• Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Collaborated closely with procurement on purchase orders to streamline approval processes while ensuring adherence to established budget guidelines.
• Fostered positive vendor relations with timely financial transactions.
• Generated insightful reports for senior management focusing on expenditures, vendor spend, and forecasting.
• Collaborated with finance team to finalize month-end accruals.
• Prepared and posted accounts payable, utility, legal, purchase order receipt, and EEOC accruals.
• Collaborated with senior leadership to execute AP automation.

Processed daily cash applications exceeding 1.5 million

Handled account and collection management tasks.

Sent monthly statements to customers via email.

Collaborated with customer service and sales teams to address billing discrepancies promptly.