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
About Joseph A. Tristanio
With many years of extensive and progressive experience in accounting and financial…
Experience
Accounts Payable Specialist
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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