Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst I
Peak Performers (TDEM)
Austin, USA
09.2024 - 04.2025
Company Overview: TDEM.
Reviewed and processed reimbursement requests for jurisdictions supporting FEMA and disaster response, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Utilized Excel to track expenses, analyze financial data, and maintain precise financial reporting.
Identified inefficiencies in financial workflows and implemented improvements to expedite reimbursement processing.
Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate financial documentation and compliance with reporting standards.
Customer Service Specialist IV
Peak Performers (DSHS)
Austin, USA
03.2024 - 08.2024
Company Overview: DSHS.
Maintained customers’ confidence by keeping records and information confidential within the records department.
Ability to maintain strong customer service skills under adverse circumstances; actively listening to customer requests, and confirming complete understanding before addressing them.
Managed the escalation report to address customer concerns regarding their order, effectively communicating with internal and external customers.
Performed general office duties, such as typing, operating machines, and checking and answering emails.
Account Payable Specialist I
New CCH LLC dba Element Critical
Remote, USA
05.2023 - 02.2024
Performs junior-level accounting while working in the Finance Department.
I have gained knowledge in problem-solving, invoice transactions, reconciling vendor statements, and maintaining a high posting invoice rate.
Oversaw the end-to-end accounts payable process, including receiving, processing, and verifying over 500 transactions per month.
Monitor unprocessed items to prevent duplicate entries, and conduct monthly audits of vendor files and statements. Communicate with vendors within one business day to resolve discrepancies.
Complete a three-way match on all PO invoices, and complete research of invoices with non-PO to ensure coding is correct.
Redesigned accounts payable forms for better understanding among the finance team.
Prepare and mail 1099s to vendors at the end of the year.
Accountant II - Account Payable Accountant
Texas Military Department
Austin, TX
08.2021 - 05.2023
Performs entry-level accounting while working in the Finance Department.
Proficient in administrative and office procedures, including processing encumbered and unencumbered vouchers with accuracy and proper documentation in the Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) and the Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS).
Provided support to agency staff on travel-related matters, and managed the processing of monthly Enterprise Rent-A-Car statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Audit and process travel documents and vouchers; enter data into Capps; research, and reconcile vendor statements. Vendor statements for accuracy and compliance.
Managed the receipt, review, and routing of incoming invoices from various sources to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
Serve as a backup for accounting functions, as needed.
Provided support during national emergencies, and performed additional duties as assigned to ensure operational efficiency.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC
Elgin, IL
11.2018 - 07.2021
Compiled and organized financial data for streamlined accounting processes.
Leverage knowledge in payment terms, demonstrate analytical skills while performing 3-way matching of invoices, and pay attention to detail during the coding of at least 100 invoices daily.
Establish relationships with vendors and contractors by utilizing excellent verbal communication skills to make the distribution of payments efficient.
Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including receiving, processing, and verifying over 355 invoices per week, with an average total of $7.8M.
Achieved a 50% increase in office efficiency and productivity by processing 80 to 100 invoices daily and coordinating with all levels of staff.
Processed between 355 to 400 invoices weekly while maintaining prompt coding of invoices by the team.
Showcase the ability to adapt and multitask to perform check runs, review aging statements, analyze invoice variances over or under $500 from the purchase order, and maintain a record of vendors and outstanding balances.
Played a pivotal role in transitioning accounts payable from paper to a procure-to-pay system (Coupa), enhancing efficiency.
Customer Service Administrator
Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC
Elgin, IL
06.2015 - 11.2018
Practiced interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with clients as their primary point of contact for their inquiries and problem resolution.
Offered data entry and other general administrative assistance that the office needed to promote operational efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
Minimized and eliminated fees by ensuring timely payments through the prompt and accurate application of purchase orders to accounts.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work together in a team by collaborating with the field service personnel to review unresolved paperwork issues.
Coordinated the creation and tracking of billing and invoice documentation; ensured the accuracy of records by exercising keen attention to detail while documenting and filing.
Raised customer satisfaction levels by attending to their needs, delivering solutions promptly, and displaying superb product knowledge to answer their queries accurately.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
Chicago, IL
Skills
Attention to detail
Effective communication
Accounts payable
Financial analysis
Customer service
Reporting standards
Proficient in MS Excel
Experienced in MS Word
Microsoft Outlook Proficiency
Accounting software
NetSuite
Capps
USAS
TX Ever
GP
Coupa
CCMS
Affiliations
ACET (Association for Continuing Education & Training)
CDA (Child Development Association)
Vra Veoa Eligible
Yes
Active Security Clearance
No
Schedule A Eligible
No
Veteran Preference
No
Personal Information
Citizenship: US
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Financial Analyst I
Peak Performers (TDEM)
09.2024 - 04.2025
Customer Service Specialist IV
Peak Performers (DSHS)
03.2024 - 08.2024
Account Payable Specialist I
New CCH LLC dba Element Critical
05.2023 - 02.2024
Accountant II - Account Payable Accountant
Texas Military Department
08.2021 - 05.2023
Accounts Payable Clerk
Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC
11.2018 - 07.2021
Customer Service Administrator
Heritage-Crystal Clean, LLC
06.2015 - 11.2018
Associate of Arts - General Studies
MALCOLM X COLLEGE
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