Jan Lopez

Accounts Payable Accountant

Hammer and Wikan

Petersburg, AK

11.2022 - Current

Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
Ensured proper authorization for all purchases made by the organization.
Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
Kept detailed records of accounts payable by creating reports and updating vendor balance sheets.
Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
Managed vendor relationships through prompt communication of payment information.
Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Generated 1099 forms at year end for reporting purposes.
Developed processes and procedures related to accounts payable operations.
Collaborated with vendors, suppliers and staff members across departments to resolve any issues that arose.
Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.
Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
Calculated and produced checks for utilities, taxes and other operational payments.
Took advantage of discount opportunities by paying vendors within payment terms.
Assisted with preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions.
Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
Interfaced and responded to inquiries to correct accounts payable discrepancies.
Worked with purchasing group to resolve purchase order matching issues.
Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
Maintained accounts payable files and records in an organized manner.
Entered data into accounting system to maintain accurate financial records.
Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
Reconciled vendor statements, investigated and resolved discrepancies.
Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Answered numerous calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.