Carolina Varela
Miami Beach,FL
Summary
Analytical and organized accounting manager overseeing AP and AR with well-trained eye. Strong work ethic coupled with dynamic team collaboration skills. Hardworking and reliable manager with strong ability in AP and AR. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Experienced Accounts Payable Manager with 8 years of experience managing daily accounts payable operations. Expertise in overseeing invoicing, vendor relations, payment processing and employee relations. Successful in reconfiguring workflow and staff responsibilities to improve efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Manager
Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC
05.2022 - Current
- Coordinated accounts payable functions and improved workflow for 6 staff members.
- Managed accurate and timely processing of over 10,000 invoices per month.
- Partnered with finance team to complete month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
- Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports and updated internal files.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Positively interacted with all partners, employees and customers using exemplary communication and interpersonal talents.
AR & AP Manager
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
05.2016 - 04.2022
- Updated customer accounts and processed payments.
- Reached out to vendors and customers in order to resolve account problems.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Investigated billing discrepancies and implemented effective solutions to resolve concerns and prevent future problems.
- Generated monthly statements for accounts receivable operations.
- Processed monthly payments, researched payment discrepancies and prepared monthly reports.
- Processed over 200 payments every week.
- Monitored customer accounts to track outstanding issues and implement new solutions.
- Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
- Trained and managed employees to ensure productivity and high-quality work results.
- Managed AP and AR operations, coordinating staff workflows and reviewing completed work to reduce errors.
- Evaluated open accounts to look for past-due balances and pursue collection strategies.
- Processed posting and reconciling payments and addressing aged receivables.
- Improved billing and month-end reporting processes.
- Researched customer billing issues and resolved problems to facilitate receipt of overdue monies and promote good customer relationships.
Accounts Payable Administrator
Shore Club
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Reconciled accounts payable documents, including invoices to facilitate payments.
- Liaised with vendors to discuss account payments and clarify invoice information.
- Monitored past due invoices and payments to minimize past due balances.
- Established streamlined invoice processing procedure resulting in more timely payments.
- Reviewed all invoices for accuracy, subsequently resolving various issues.
- Worked cross-functionally with various teams and departments to improve operations.
Housekeeping Manager
Shore Club
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Delegated tasks for completion, performed inspections and resolved housekeeping complaints promptly.
- Supervised and supported housekeeping personnel to maximize quality of service and performance.
- Trained, coached and mentored staff on best practices and protocols to secure smooth new program adoption.
- Exceeded quality service goals by managing team productivity and workflow to implement continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with front desk to respond promptly to guest requests and promote positive experience.
- Created schedules, shift reports and other business documentation to coordinate housekeeping needs.
- Established hands-on, proactive management style to facilitate improvements to workflow and room turnover.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FLSome College (No Degree) - Legal Studies
Facultad De Derecho
Bs.As. ArgentinaSkills
- Proactive and Self-Motivated
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Data Analysis
- Time Management
- Financial Closing Reports
- Departmental Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Payment Questions
Timeline
Accounts Payable Manager
Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC
05.2022 - Current
AR & AP Manager
Faena Hotel Miami Beach
05.2016 - 04.2022
Accounts Payable Administrator
Shore Club
12.2015 - 04.2016
Housekeeping Manager
Shore Club
01.2012 - 12.2015
Associate of Arts -
Miami Dade College
Some College (No Degree) - Legal Studies
Facultad De Derecho
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