Joseph A. Tristanio

CPA Candidate | Assistant Controller | 35+ Years in Accounting & Financial Operations | Expert in AP, Compliance, and ERP Systems | Open to New Opportunities

Role
Accounts Payable Specialist at Smiths Interconnect
Location
Kansas City, MO, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Joseph A. Tristanio

With many years of extensive and progressive experience in accounting and financial…

Experience

  1. Accounts Payable Specialist

    Smiths Interconnect

    Apr 2025 — Present

    Processed and accurately entered 100–200 invoices weekly, maintaining a 100% error-free record while ensuring compliance with company policy and vendor terms. Managed payments for 500+ vendors, including EFT, ACH, wire, and check disbursements, ensuring timely and accurate transactions with no missed deadlines. Verified and coded invoices and expense reports, enhancing accuracy and streamlining approval workflows to reduce processing time. Led vendor onboarding and compliance, handling W-9 collection, new vendor setup, and 1099 reporting with zero audit findings. Resolved invoice discrepancies and payment issues proactively, improving vendor satisfaction scores and reducing aging payables. Served as a subject matter expert for AP systems and processes, providing training, answering technical queries, and driving system improvements. Recognized for outstanding performance and teamwork, consistently praised by leadership and vendors for professionalism, initiative, and reliability. Selected for the role based on full-cycle AP expertise, contributing to a collaborative, high-performing accounting team and elevating departmental efficiency.

Education

  • Rockhurst University

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)

  • Southern New Hampshire University

    Masters

    2024

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