Lisa Meeks
Raleigh
Summary
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst with a proven track record in process optimization and compliance assurance. Skilled in automating vendor interactions and implementing robust expense management solutions. Committed to aligning financial operations with organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Precision Biosciences Inc
Durham
10.2018 - 10.2025
- Spearheaded improvements to AP procedures, refining P2P narratives and SOPs, contributing to solid SOX controls.
- Automated vendor statement requests using a NetSuite report, increasing response rates and enabling quicker identification of missed invoices and clean reconciliations.
- Implemented expense management solutions (Prendio Pay and Ramp), streamlining processes and achieving cost savings.
- Played a key role in increasing the number of vendors paid via ACH, contributing to time and cost savings.
- Led a project to update W9 tax information in NetSuite, ensuring accuracy and facilitating efficient 1099 processing.
- Proactively addressed inflation surcharges on vendor invoices by collaborating with the finance, procurement, and Prendio teams to develop a mitigation plan.
- Managed the timing of payables according to payment terms and forecasted amounts, optimizing cash outflows and supporting fiscal capabilities.
- Successfully contributed to maintaining the budget through effective invoice management amid changing priorities.
Senior Accounting Associate
North Carolina Community Foundation
Raleigh
05.2006 - 09.2018
- Provided advanced accounting, HR support, and strategic leadership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Intentionally expanded the role and responsibilities as foundation grew from $87M to $270M.
- Managed the comprehensive accounts payable function for a statewide foundation covering 67 counties, improving accuracy and efficiency through process refinement.
- Led the reconciliation of 28 credit cards, with an average of 250 to 650 transactions monthly, enhancing tracking protocols.
- Identified and resolved major discrepancies in health insurance billing, collaborating with insurance companies for swift resolution.
- Conducted comprehensive new employee orientations and managed employee benefits, enhancing HR operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
Highland Community College
Freeport, IL12-1998
Skills
- Accounts payable management
- Expense oversight
- Vendor reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Financial reporting
- Process improvement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Analyst
Precision Biosciences Inc
10.2018 - 10.2025
Senior Accounting Associate
North Carolina Community Foundation
05.2006 - 09.2018
Associate of Science - Science
Highland Community College