Jennifer Garcia
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Payable Coordinator with a proven track record at San Angelo Community Medical Center, excelling in invoice processing and vendor management. Adept at enhancing workflow efficiency and training new hires, I leverage strong communication skills to foster collaboration and ensure compliance, driving timely payments and accurate financial reporting.
Overview
2015
2015
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Clerk
Angelo State University
- Processed vendor invoices efficiently, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
- Maintained financial records by updating accounts payable ledger regularly for accuracy.
- Assisted in reconciling discrepancies between vendor statements and internal records.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline invoice processing and improve workflow efficiency.
- Reviewed purchase orders for compliance with university policies prior to payment approval.
- Communicated with vendors regarding payment status and resolved billing inquiries promptly.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Enhanced financial decision-making support by providing detailed accounts payable insights during budget meetings.
Wound Care Registration
Shannon Medical Center
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Billing Manager CMA
San Angelo Community Medical Center
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Oversaw billing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and internal policies.
- Managed team performance, providing guidance and support to enhance productivity and morale.
- Implemented training programs for new staff on billing systems and best practices.
- Collaborated with clinical departments to ensure accurate charge capture and billing integrity.
- Analyzed billing data to identify trends and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Reviewed billing problems, researched issues, and resolved concerns.
- Trained and mentored staff on procedures, compliance requirements, and collections techniques.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing-related issues swiftly, minimizing negative impacts on overall operations.
- Implemented policies that improved accounts receivable collections, resulting in reduced outstanding balances and increased cash flow.
- Conducted performance reviews and implemented improvement plans.
- Worked with customers to develop payment plans and bring accounts current.
- Ensured strict adherence to internal controls protocols by regularly reviewing departmental practices and implementing necessary corrective actions.
- Developed comprehensive training materials for new hires to quickly acclimate them to company procedures and software systems.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
Accounts Payable Coordinator
San Angelo Community Medical Center
11.2002 - 11.2013
- Processed vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring compliance with internal policies.
- Reconciled accounts payable discrepancies, enhancing data integrity and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software, improving processing efficiency by streamlining workflows.
- Maintained organized records of transactions and communications, facilitating quick retrieval and audit readiness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve payment issues, fostering strong vendor relationships and communication.
- Coordinated with other departments as needed for approval or clarification on invoiced items, promoting effective cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.
- Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
- Assisted with month-end closing tasks, ensuring timely completion of financial statements.
- Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive financial data, ensuring the utmost discretion and professionalism in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers, fostering a positive rapport that facilitated smooth communication channels during negotiations or issue resolution efforts.
- Reviewed open purchase orders for integrity, accuracy and completeness of vendor information.
- Facilitated timely payments by monitoring accounts payable aging reports and prioritizing high-risk items.
- Increased efficiency of accounts payable team by providing guidance, training, and support to staff members.
Shannon Registration ER
Shannon Medical Center
09.2000 - 11.2003
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Snyder High School
Snyder, TXSkills
- Data entry
- Accounts payable
- Invoice processing
- Vendor invoice processing
- Statement review
- Purchase order management
- Payment scheduling
- Account management
- General accounting
- Payment verification
- New hire training
Timeline
Billing Manager CMA
San Angelo Community Medical Center
09.2012 - 04.2014
Accounts Payable Coordinator
San Angelo Community Medical Center
11.2002 - 11.2013
Shannon Registration ER
Shannon Medical Center
09.2000 - 11.2003
Accounts Payable Clerk
Angelo State University
Wound Care Registration
Shannon Medical Center
High School Diploma - Accounting And Finance
Snyder High School