Detail-oriented, skilled in handling diverse range of accounts payable functions with accuracy, efficiency and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Viasat
10.2014 - 01.2024
Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoicing and payment tracking systems.
Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
Improved cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with suppliers.
Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Collaborated with procurement team to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received.
Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
Implemented a new system for organizing physical and electronic records, reducing document retrieval time significantly.
Accounts Payable Specialist
L-3 Communications, Linkabit
03.2007 - 10.2014
Process invoices using 3-way match in Cost point, perform weekly check runs, provide aging and recap to Controller, process journal entries at month end
Analyze employee travel expenditures and process expense reports for reimbursement with adequate knowledge of the chart of accounts, manage SOX requirements
Research and solve vendor problems with purchase orders, work with buyers and shipping department to resolve discrepancies
Communicate effectively to coordinate payments, problems, and inquiries from vendors, team members, and other internal divisions
Complete miscellaneous projects as they arise, give support to others as needed to achieve common goal
Able to meet commitments and work standards work independently, accept accountability and stay focus under pressure
Reconcile American Express account and all vendor statements
Collect and review timecards in Deltek for proper coding, run weekly payroll reports
Experience in processing invoices in Oracle
Education
GED -
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA
01.2005
Associate of Arts - Patient Care Assistant
Maric College
San Diego, CA
09.2000
Skills
ERP Payment Systems: Oracle, Coupa
Integrated Payables; automating and incorporating all payment types (ACH, checks) into a single, streamlined payment process
Onboarding Suppliers
Scanned checks using panini and transfer funds to MUFG
Accomplishments
Received two achievement awards for providing exceptional customer service that enabled us to meet the needs of our customers more effectively, leading to increased satisfaction.
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