- Cooking
- Enjoy participating in walking in the park and exercise classes for overall physical and mental well-being
- Music
- Volunteering
- I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
- I love dogs and other animals
Deborah Fernandez
St Louis,MO
Summary
Accomplished Accounts Payable Assistant with a proven track record at Webster University, adept in vendor invoice processing and fostering positive vendor relations. Skilled in utilizing accounts payable software and demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities. Achieved significant reductions in payment errors through meticulous account reconciliation and effective training of new hires.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Assistant
Webster University
06.2003 - 06.2021
- Kept vendor files accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing.
- Entered invoices requiring payment and disbursed amounts via check, electronic transfer or bank draft.
- Responded promptly to vendor inquiries, fostering positive relationships with external partners.
- Managed expense report processing, verifying receipts for accuracy and compliance with company policies before reimbursement.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, promoting consistency across the department.
- Paid vendors by monitoring discount opportunities and paid employees by receiving and verifying expense reports.
- Supported cash flow management by scheduling and prioritizing payments according to company policies and vendor terms.
- Input financial data for payments and expense reporting and produced reports using Jenzabar and Concur software.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Initiated wire transfers to professors teaching at campuses located out of the U.S.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Jefferson Metal Stampings Inc. (Closed 2003)
10.1996 - 05.2003
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Maintained accurate financial records by regularly reconciling accounts payable transactions.
Education
No Degree - Accounting And Computer Classes
Meramec Community College
St. Louis, MO.No Degree - General Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSkills
- General accounting
- Vendor invoice processing
- Accounts payable software
- Wire transfers
- Initiative-taking
- New hire training
- Expense reporting
- Check processing
- Vendor account monitoring
- Customer relations
- Organization skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Interests
Timeline
Accounts Payable Assistant
Webster University
06.2003 - 06.2021
Accounts Payable Clerk
Jefferson Metal Stampings Inc. (Closed 2003)
10.1996 - 05.2003
No Degree - Accounting And Computer Classes
Meramec Community College
No Degree - General Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
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