Farrah Rodriguez
Shoreview,MN
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Coordinator with proven expertise at APi Supply Lifts in invoice processing and vendor communication. Adept at implementing software solutions to enhance operational efficiency and ensuring compliance through meticulous documentation. Strong attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills drive timely payments and maintain financial integrity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
APi Supply Lifts
Minneapolis, Minnesota
05.2022 - 03.2026
- Processed vendor invoices, ensuring timely payments and maintaining accurate records.
- Reconciled accounts payable statements with vendor records to maintain financial integrity.
- Managed purchase orders and tracked billing discrepancies to ensure accurate payments.
- Resolved vendor payment inquiries promptly, enhancing vendor relationships and satisfaction.
- Verified expense reports for compliance with policies and accuracy in documentation.
- Maintained organized documentation for audit readiness and compliance purposes.
- Assisted in implementing new software tools that improved operational efficiency.
- Generated 1099 forms for applicable vendors, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
Accounting Assistant
Aspen Equipment
Bloomington
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Monitored AP inbox for vendor invoices, payment inquiries, W-9 forms, new vendor setups, and statements, ensuring timely processing.
- I enter invoices for payment and process the weekly check run.
- Processed checks, maintained check register, and uploaded files to BMO website for weekly check run, facilitating efficient payment cycle.
- I set up new vendors that need to be paid, I take in the W-9s and send out end of the year information.
- Monitored incoming phone calls for the Accounting department to assist with inquiries.
- I work on monthly statements for our vendors at the end of the month.
- I am the only AP person and this is a very busy fast-paced environment.
Accounts Payable Specialist
McGough Construction
Roseville
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Monitored AP inbox for vendor invoices, ensuring timely processing and communication.
- I entered the invoices for payment or sent them to the project managers for approval.
- I also worked on monthly statements for our vendors.
- Responded to phone inquiries and resolved AP questions efficiently.
- Checked and distributed incoming mail to support AP operations.
- Managed contract employment responsibilities
Switchboard Operator/ Customer Service
Cummins
Fridley
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Answered multi-line switchboard, directing customers to appropriate sales, repair, or other departments to enhance service efficiency.
- Distributed mail and assisted departments with tasks, facilitating smooth operations and communication.
- Completed contract work for specified duration
Accounting Clerk-Safety Clerk
Berger Transfer and Storage
Roseville
09.2006 - 04.2018
- Filed current year invoices and organized previous years' paid invoices with check copies for efficient retrieval.
- Entered invoices for payment, processed check runs, performed three-way matches, set up vendors, processed W-9s, and reconciled credit card payments.
- Monitored and reconciled company credit cards monthly to ensure accurate financial records.
- I managed the mail distribution.
- In the Safety Clerk role I was in charge of the drivers logs which was mileage, sales tax on fuel purchase and hours.
- Filing was also included in this role.
Bank Teller/Vault Teller Supervisor
North Star Bank
Roseville
01.2001 - 09.2006
- Bought and sold cash to vault, processed large deposits for business customers, and maintained ATM in coordination with supervisor.
- Coordinated schedule for line tellers, bought and sold cash to Federal Reserve, maintained ATM, and audited tellers' cash drawers.
- Processed deposits for checking and savings accounts as a line teller.
- I cashed checks and helped customers with questions on their accounts.
- Assisted customers with coin transactions and performed various teller duties to ensure smooth operations.
- I issued cashier's checks, money orders, and assisted tellers with any questions they had.
Education
Diploma - General studies
Como Park Senior High
Saint Paul01-1995
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- Accounts reconciliation
- Vendor management
- Invoice coding
- Payment scheduling
- Expense tracking
- Bank reconciliation
- 1099 preparation
- Month-end closings
- Year-end closing
- Purchase order management
- Accounts payable tools
- Xcel knowledge
- Great Plains knowledge
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer Service
- Vendor communication
- Accounts payable tools
- Bank reconciliation
- 1099 preparation
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
APi Supply Lifts
05.2022 - 03.2026
Accounting Assistant
Aspen Equipment
08.2020 - 01.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist
McGough Construction
09.2019 - 04.2020
Switchboard Operator/ Customer Service
Cummins
11.2018 - 09.2019
Accounting Clerk-Safety Clerk
Berger Transfer and Storage
09.2006 - 04.2018
Bank Teller/Vault Teller Supervisor
North Star Bank
01.2001 - 09.2006
Diploma - General studies
Como Park Senior High