Regina Watson
Antioch
Summary
Detail-oriented accounts payable specialist skilled in invoice processing and compliance. Proven ability to streamline workflows and manage high-volume transactions, ensuring timely payments and accurate records.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Account payable specialist
Lifepoint Health(Vaco)
Brentwood
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Processed vendor invoices using accounting software for timely payments.
- Reviewed payment requests to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Adhered to deadlines for processing payments and maintaining workflows.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance accounts payable processes.
Accounts Payable (team Lead)
Community Health Systems, CHS
Franklin
09.2016 - 06.2025
- Supervised accounts payable processes for diverse healthcare services.
- Coordinated invoice approvals with various department managers and vendors.
- Managed vendor relations to ensure timely payments and accurate records.
- Monitored accounts payable aging report to ensure timely payment of vendor invoices.
- Reviewed financial documents for accuracy and adherence to company policies.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline invoice handling procedures.
- Oversaw reconciliation of accounts payable transactions with general ledger entries.
- Trained team members on best practices for invoice processing and compliance.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from vendors regarding payment status.
- Developed weekly reports for management on Accounts Payable activities.
- Created new vendor accounts and maintained existing ones in the system.
- Researched discrepancies in invoice payments, credits, and debits.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Willow Branch Partners, Home Builders
Brentwood
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Processed accounts payable transactions in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
- Processed vendor invoices for timely payment in construction projects.
- Processed large volumes of invoices efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Reconciled supplier statements to maintain accurate financial records.
- Maintained accurate records of payments made to vendors.
- Managed purchase order entries and ensured proper documentation.
- Utilized accounting software to track and manage accounts payable transactions.
- Collaborated with project managers to resolve payment discrepancies.
- Maintained organized filing system for invoices and supporting documents.
- Communicated with vendors regarding payment status and inquiries.
- Prepared checks for mailing or electronic payment processing.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN08-1983
Skills
- Accounts payable management
- Invoice processing
- Vendor management and engagement
- Payment processing
- Vendor payment processing
- Financial reconciliation
- Account reconciliation
- Accounting software proficiency
- QuickBooks proficiency
- GAAP knowledge
- Compliance auditing
- Data entry and input verification
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving and resolution
- Effective communication
- Vendor communication
Timeline
Account payable specialist
Lifepoint Health(Vaco)
08.2025 - 07.2026
Accounts Payable Specialist
Willow Branch Partners, Home Builders
08.2024 - 03.2025
Accounts Payable (team Lead)
Community Health Systems, CHS
09.2016 - 06.2025
BBA - Accounting
Tennessee State University