Damian Serrano Alaniz
Corsica,SD
Summary
Dynamic AP/AR Specialist with 5 years of experience in manufacturing environments, managing end-to-end financial transactions, maintaining accurate payment and billing records, and supporting both AP and AR operations. Skilled in the full P2P and O2C cycles. Grounded in strong family values and faith, bringing integrity, consistency, and a disciplined work ethic to every role.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
AR/AP Specialist
Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing
2024 - Current
- Maintained accounts receivable records, tracking outstanding payments and aging reports.
- Assisted in reconciliation of bank statements, identifying discrepancies for resolution.
- Communicated with clients regarding payment inquiries, fostering positive relationships.
- Generate and distribute customer invoices based on shipments, contracts, and established terms.
- Apply incoming payments accurately to customer accounts and maintain detailed ledger records.
- Conduct proactive collections outreach to ensure timely customer payments
Accounts Payable Assistant Manager
Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing
2022 - 2024
- Managed payment approvals and reconciled discrepancies in financial records.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (specially with Procurement) to resolve payment issues promptly and effectively.
- Reduced invoice discrepancies by thoroughly reviewing all documentation and reconciling variances before approval.
- Negotiated favorable payment terms with vendors when required, protecting the company''s financial position during challenging periods.
- Safeguarded company assets with thorough internal controls enforcement, minimizing risk of fraud or misappropriation of funds.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing
11.2020 - 2022
- Processed invoices accurately and efficiently to maintain timely payments.
- Reconciled vendor statements to ensure consistency and resolve discrepancies.
- Maintained high level of data integrity by consistently updating vendor information in the system accurately.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
Education
BBA -
Universidad Humanitas
Tijuana, Baja California08-2019
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Payment tracking
- Credit management
- Expense reporting
- Problem resolution
- Purchase order management
- Account reconciliation
- Statement reconciliation
- ERP systems proficiency
- Integrity/Confidentiality
- Internal Controls
- Procure to Pay (P2P) Cycle
Accomplishments
- Cost Saving Initiatives
Introduced cost-saving initiatives, such as negotiating early payment discounts with vendors, resulting in tangible financial benefits for the company.
- System Streamlining
Streamlined the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, resulting in labor and processing savings through improved invoice matching and faster approvals.
Timeline
Accounts Payable Clerk
Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing
11.2020 - 2022
AR/AP Specialist
Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing
2024 - Current
Accounts Payable Assistant Manager
Southcoast Welding & Manufacturing
2022 - 2024
BBA -
Universidad Humanitas