Jessica Fernandez
Richmond,CA
Summary
Accomplished Accounts Payable Specialist with over 25 years of experience managing daily accounts payable and great costumer service skills. Expertise in overseeing invoicing, vendor relations, A/P payment processing and running payroll checks weekly . Successful in reconfiguring workflow and getting stuff done in a timely manner.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
ATS Products
Richmond, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Prepared and updated vendor files, including tax and insurance information.
- Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent any legal or compliance issues.
- 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.
- Calculated month-end accrual entries for trade payables.
- Processed and reconciled 400+ purchase parts, raw materials, supplies and freight invoices weekly.
- Addressed month-end closing functions for detailed reporting.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations and billing codes for accuracy.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Health Net Care (Federal)
San Rafael, CA
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Maintained current understanding of state and federal accounting procedures to prevent any legal or compliance issues.
- Used advanced software skills to produce high-quality documents, reports and presentation.
- Prepared and mailed client invoices within expected timeframes to promote likelihood of on-time payments.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
- Maintained accuracy when reviewing and reconciling general ledger.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Cash receipts,Checks,Credit Cards, and deposits.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Richmond Whole Sale Company
Richmond, CA
06.2001 - 06.2018
- Full Cycle Accounts Payable. Processed up to 250 invoices/month averaging $1.5 million.
- Monitored accounts with 300+ vendors.
- Responded to vendor payment inquiries. Investigated pricing discrepancies.
- Provided accruals and proposed journal entries for month end reporting.
- Generated year end schedules and work papers for audit. Managed expense reports.
- Reconciled credit card purchases. Worked directly with senior management and auditors
- Prepared and updated vendor files, including tax and insurance information
- Renegotiated payment terms with dozen of suppliers/vendors from Net 7 to Net 30 days
- Improved cash flow and helped facilitate company's profits
- Provided administrative support for the department as well as to the Controller
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Pinole Valley High School
Business Administration
Contra Costa College
Skills
- Accounts payable/Accounts Receivable
- GAAP principles
- Billing vendors
- Financial statements
- Communications
- Problem solver
- Customer service
- Invoice generator
- Administrative support
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Word Perfect Office
- Microsoft Outlook
- 10-keys
- Excellent Organization Skills
- Updating files
- Records maintenance
- Invoice reconciliation
- GL mastery
- Maintain Bookkeeping
- General ledgers maintenance
- Cash receipts
- Deposits and checks
- Collections
Timeline
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
ATS Products
06.2019 - Current
Accounting Administrative Assistant
Health Net Care (Federal)
06.2018 - 05.2019
Accounts Payable Specialist
Richmond Whole Sale Company
06.2001 - 06.2018
High School Diploma - General Education
Pinole Valley High School
Business Administration
Contra Costa College
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