Velmarelys Negron Olivieri
San Juan
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with proven expertise at Raytheon Technologies in accounts payable and process improvement. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and effective communication, I drive compliance and enhance reporting accuracy. Recognized for leading team training and achieving timely month-end closings. Committed to maintaining alignment with corporate finance manuals and internal control procedures, with a strong focus on process standardization and operational excellence.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator Finance Support
Raytheon Technologies
07.2023 - Current
- Prepares and maintains Excel FX Hedged Report to track payments for PO invoices classified as Hedged, ensuring accurate reconciliation and month-end reporting.
- Conducts monthly performance audits for the team using Excel-based evaluation tools, to provide individual feedback and drive continuous improvement and quality assurance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate daily team assignments across multiple AP queues, ensuring efficient workload distribution and alignment with daily processing goals.
- Skilled in the creation and analysis of Excel-based Pivot Tables for real-time monitoring of queue performance (IOT, International, Blue Canyon, Blackbird, PO Processing), with daily reporting to track progress and ensure SLA compliance.
- Deep knowledge of multiple ERP systems including hUTC and hRTN, with hands-on experience in invoice research, reporting, and PO document management.
- Provides ongoing process updates and reminders to the Accounts Payable team, ensuring compliance with updates and adapting to evolving PO Processing standards.
- Ensure adherence to Desktop Procedures (DTPs) for PO Processing, collaborating with leadership to review compliance and implement process improvements.
- Experienced in preparing documentation and responses for Ad hoc requests, ensuring SOX and policy compliance, as well as support during month-end close processes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights for AP reporting and audit readiness.
- Leads bi-weekly oversight of IOT Vendor reports by monitoring transactions and verifying data accuracy for non-manual entries.
- Lead onboarding and training for new hires, ensuring they are equipped with updated SOPs, DTPs, and tools to meet team objectives.
- Proven experience in executing record corrections for complex invoice types including IOT Hedged, International records, and domestic invoices based on incoming requests.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Raytheon Technologies
03.2022 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated experience in the end-to-end processing of PO, Non-PO, IOT, and Hedged invoices, ensuring compliance with internal controls and processing timelines.
- Cross-trained in hRTN and hUTC ERP platforms to enable flexible coverage and support across Business Units.
- Supported the preparation of Excel reports and Pivot Tables to track invoice activity and assist leadership with data-driven insights.
- Monitoring of the Current Conditions on a daily basis and work on invoices that are outside of SLA in order to produce positive outcomes.
- Delivered weekly refresher presentations using PowerPoint to reinforce standard operating procedures and recent process updates.
- Actively support the monthly closing activities related to accounts payable in Apex and Prism systems.
- Collaborated with team members by sharing best practices, addressing inquiries, and supporting ad hoc assignments based on team needs.
- Identified and reported discrepancies in purchase order documentation and records, providing key metric insights to leadership for informed decision-making.
- Adapted quickly to special assignments and provided peer support to meet daily processing objectives.
- Reviewed and troubleshot invoice discrepancies, providing insights to improve processing accuracy and avoid recurring issues.
Seasonal Retail at Your Service
Macy’s
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
Internship Student
Sotero Morales - Cetera Advisor Networks
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
- Create financial plans and fill out contract account documents for clients.
- Search for prospects, be constantly informed about market trends and know in depth the financial products available to offer the client.
- Forecast economic scenarios, evaluate potential opportunities and risks of the client, and how to identify the needs and objectives of the client to modify their present and future investment actions.
- Contributed to content creation for company website.
Education
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Law Puerto Rico
Puerto RicoBBA - Finance
University of Puerto Rico in Ponce
Ponce, P.R12.2021
Student Exchange - Law Faculty, Faculty of Commerce And Tourism
University Complutense of Madrid
Madrid, Spain2020
Skills
- Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analysis and synthesize recommendations with a focus on results
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Outlook)
- SAP Understanding
- Proficient in PR1, Apex, and Prism ERPs
- Effective time management and task prioritization
- Excellent communication and collaboration
- Experienced in SOP/DTP creation and training
- Skilled in month-end closing and audits
- Focused on process improvement and compliance
- Strong attention to detail and high quality of work output
Accomplishments
- Highest GPA in the baccalaureate of Business Administration with concentration in Finance class 2022
- Magna Cum Laude
- Member of the PreLaw Society
- Member of the Accounting Students Association
Timeline
Coordinator Finance Support
Raytheon Technologies
07.2023 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Raytheon Technologies
03.2022 - 07.2023
Seasonal Retail at Your Service
Macy’s
10.2021 - 01.2022
Internship Student
Sotero Morales - Cetera Advisor Networks
01.2021 - 05.2021
Juris Doctor - Law
University of Law Puerto Rico
BBA - Finance
University of Puerto Rico in Ponce
Student Exchange - Law Faculty, Faculty of Commerce And Tourism
University Complutense of Madrid