Emily Lewis

About Emily Lewis

At Ontra, my work as an Accounts Payable Associate involves meticulous attention to detail and robust analytical skills, ensuring all vendor relationships are maintained positively and financial operations run smoothly. Our team regularly exceeds internal partner expectations by deeply understanding transaction nature and maintaining accurate company financial records.My academic foundation in mathematics and business from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington complements my professional role, where problem-solving and proficiency in Excel functions are daily requisites. These competencies have been instrumental in performing reconciliations and analysis for month-end close processes, driving efficiency and accuracy in our accounts payable function.

Experience

1. Accounts Payable Associate

   Ontra

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Owns the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable function-Organizes, records, and tracks vendor invoices-Maintains accurate and up-to-date vendor records and tax forms-Accurately sets-up and onboards new vendors-Timely responds to vendor inquiries while enhancing and maintaining good vendor relationships-Exceeds the needs of our internal partners by regularly interacting with other functions to understand the nature of the transactions-Performs various reconciliations and analysis as part of the month end close process-Correctly captures, stores, and categorizes all relevant A/P documentation-Administers and owns the employee reimbursement process via Brex while reviewing for accuracy according to policy-Assists with vendor-related tax reporting and compliance-Improves and automates existing A/P processes ensuring effective controls and compliance-Has responsibility for monthly Prepaids processing -Is able to resolve all billing issues effectively and in a timely manner-Escalates complex problems with recommendations prepared-Assists in company audits by providing documentation and explanations related to A/P transactions-Owns the attorney payment process of processing high volume payments to the contract lawyer network on a monthly basis while communicating with and maintaining positive relationships with lawyer partners-Works cross-functionally with FP & A to streamline budget reporting processes and improve visibility into cash outflow trends-Coordinates with procurement on vendor management, purchase requisitions, and invoice approvals, streamlining end-to-end procure-to-pay workflows-Owns system migration projects (Expensify → Brex), managing configuration, data integrity, and stakeholder training to improve financial operations-Owns and manages donation process for Ontra’s Legal Aid Alliance, ensuring timely and accurate distribution of pledged funds to support access to justice initiatives

Education

• University of North Carolina Wilmington

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics and Business

  2016 — 2020

• Geneva Community High School

  High School Diploma

  2012 — 2016