ANGELA GRIFFIS
Raleigh
Summary
As an innovative professional, I am accustomed to using strategic ways to identify solutions that will solve any problem or challenge while maintaining quality work without sacrificing quality performance and professionalism. I bring forth with me outstanding attributes which includes loyalty, dedication, determination, inspiration, self-motivation and a positive attitude towards overall success. I am an individual with outstanding professionalism, organizational and team leadership with the ability to achieve project success. Although I am proud of all my past accomplishments throughout my career, more importantly, I stay hungry to learn new skills that will unveil new talents as I strive to excel in the pharmaceutical industry.
Accounting professional prepared to contribute to financial stability and operational efficiency. Proven track record in performing crucial accounting functions and contributing to financial accuracy. Reliable team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing demands. Skilled in financial analysis and reconciliations, with valued organizational and communication traits.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Technician
NC Department of Cultural Resources
09.2025 - Current
- Processed financial transactions accurately and efficiently to ensure timely reporting.
- Maintained general ledger accounts, ensuring compliance with established accounting principles.
- Assisted in monthly reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and improving accuracy of records.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, optimizing cash flow management procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced errors in financial documentation and reporting timelines.
- Facilitated smooth financial operations by processing invoices accurately and efficiently, avoiding late payment penalties or disputes.
- Process direct pay invoices and invoices tied to purchase orders created in the NC eProcurement system.
- Reconcile PCard transactions daily, process incoming checks for bank deposits.
Procurement Technician
NC Department of Environmental Quality
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Analyzed supplier performance metrics to enhance procurement processes and ensure compliance with organizational standards.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable terms and conditions for procurement contracts.
- Streamlined purchasing workflows by implementing new software tools, resulting in improved order tracking and inventory management.
- Conducted market research to identify cost-saving opportunities, aligning procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
- Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and completeness to minimize errors and optimize supply chain efficiency across operations.
- Implemented risk management strategies that mitigated supply chain disruptions, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery to internal stakeholders.
- Improved order accuracy by closely monitoring purchase orders and maintaining clear communication with suppliers.
- Implemented cost control measures to maintain budgetary constraints while procuring necessary supplies and materials.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders across departments, facilitating smooth procurement transactions and collaboration on projects.
Accounting Clerk
Department of Adult Corrections
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Processed invoices and payment requests to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.
- Maintained general ledger entries, ensuring consistency and compliance with accounting standards.
- Reconciled bank statements monthly, identifying discrepancies for resolution and maintaining accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports, contributing to data integrity and reporting efficiency.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries related to invoices, payments, or account balances.
- Create requisitions and track products within the eProcurement , this includes requesting quotes from suppliers required upon approval.
- Verify paid/unpaid invoices, process WEX Card transactions and supplier information housed in NCFS.
- Reconcile PCards transactions, monthly bank statements including gas receipts and mileage logs.
Study Start Up Associate
Allucent
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepare IRB submission applications for review/approval in an efficient manner in accordance with applicable institutional policies of the Ethics Committees Review Boards
- Perform site outreach during the feasibility process by providing pertinent data to the study team to determine site's capabilities to participate in study trial.
- Distribute essential document packages, feasibility questionnaires and Clinical Trial Agreements to potential participants.
- Provide support in negotiating budgets and contracts using country templates and assist in submissions for proposed site-specific contracts and budgets.
- Communicate closely with sites and internal personnel regarding the status of budgets and contracts.
- Ensure all required documents are collected from sites by using trackers to stay organized and up to date in real time and provide a weekly report the status of the collection process back to the Site Activation Team of any missing/incomplete documents.
- Review and post all documents to SharePoint and perform Quality Control and Assurance activities before transferring/filling into the Trial Master File (TMF).
- Upload and classify documents into the Veeva Vault system.
- Ensure that the eTMF system is maintained and audit ready at all times.
Document Submissions Specialist
Wake Research
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Collect, process and file site's regulatory documents
- Provide oversight for documents and obtain signatures for full execution.
- Maintain ISF (Site Files) and TMF (Trial Master Files) to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
- Maintains the eTMF system to ensure up-to-date documents are posted and classified correctly including current versions of all documents.
- Submit initial IRB applications and submit to the Ethics Committee and the Institutional Review Board
- Retrieve approval letters and documents from the IRB portal.
- Create and maintain trackers for collections of documents and provide status to study team.
Remote Site Manager
IQVIA
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Perform site start-up activities leading to site activation.
- Primary contact for site communication.
- Maintain ISF and eTMF to ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Resolve and escalate quality issues, queries and discrepancies.
- Manage the progress of site start up and site activation and generate written reports for documentation.
- Track all essential documents collected from sites, post to SharePoint and upload to eTMF (Veeva) and properly classified.
- Worked with customers and onsite staff to improve operations and employee relations.
- Perform RSV (Remote Site Visits) to ensure the site's ISF is up to date.
- Schedule SIVs for the CRAs and obtain confirmation and follow up letters from sites.
Project Assistant
PPD
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Coordinate administrative functions in the clinical department including file reviews to ensure FDA Compliance and audit readiness, review/reconcile project reports, perform mass-mailings regarding protocol amendments and IBs and distribute to sites
- Perform Investigator File Reviews and log findings and deviations into CTMS according to the established naming conventions pertaining to study specifics
- Create and resolve outstanding regulatory findings and site issues, follow-up on site deviations and communicate status to PM
- Primary contact for sites to retrieve essential and non-essential regulatory documents
- Work closely with CTMs and RSMs in query resolutions and site findings
- Attend Kick-Off meetings as the primary Notetaker and distribute meeting minutes to study team members
- Promoted to Hand Over Lead who is responsible for review of documents submitted by the Site Initiation/Activation Team.
Processing Assistant IV
Department of Health & Human Services
06.2015 - 07.2019
- Process Adult Care applications involving a high volume of data entry
- Identify and resolve issues and problems with incomplete applications.
- Update records, reconcile reports and maintain electronic files.
- Served as the public contact with walk-ins i.e., face-to-face client communications.
- Tracked complaints and followed up on investigation reports.
- Provide phone coverage and other supportive licensing and regulatory functions.
- Managed quality assurance methods including evaluation of customer applications and surveys.
Education
HS Diploma -
Garner Senior High School
Garner, NCSkills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, MSO Outlook/Calendar, OneNote and PowerPoint
- TMS (Translation Management Systems), CTMS, eTMF, Veeva Vault, Go-Balto, Oracle Siebel Clinical 81, Pre-Clarus, SharePoint, Adobe, IRB (Institutional Review Board) portals
- Bank reconciliations, File maintenance, Payment reconciliation, Audit tracking, Financial records and reporting
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
Leadership Skills
- Teamwork, Problem-solving, Time management, Problem-solving abilities, Reliability, Excellent Communication, Critical Thinking and Organizational Skills
- Bank reconciliation, Active Listening, Flexibility, Proactive and Self-Motivated, Relationship Building, Task Prioritization
LANGUAGES
English, Native
Timeline
Accounting Technician
NC Department of Cultural Resources
09.2025 - Current
Procurement Technician
NC Department of Environmental Quality
04.2024 - 09.2025
Accounting Clerk
Department of Adult Corrections
10.2023 - 03.2024
Study Start Up Associate
Allucent
04.2021 - 12.2022
Document Submissions Specialist
Wake Research
08.2020 - 03.2021
Remote Site Manager
IQVIA
07.2019 - 04.2020
Project Assistant
PPD
06.2015 - 07.2019
Processing Assistant IV
Department of Health & Human Services
06.2015 - 07.2019
HS Diploma -
Garner Senior High School