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Jesus Valenzuela

Jesus Valenzuela

Tijuana,BC

Summary

Results-driven Accounting Associate at Solar Turbines Inc. with expertise in accounts payable and bank reconciliation. Proven ability to enhance internal controls and streamline invoice processing, achieving timely resolutions. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance across multiple LATAM entities.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Associate

Solar Turbines Inc. A Caterpillar
Tijeras, BC
06.2021 - Current
  • Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Responsible for Accounts Payable Associate for 3 LATAM entities. Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Dominican Republic. Also, work with members from Prague and the United States for AP Activities. Supporting reconciliations and following up to identify and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Preparation of payment batches, LN, and Excel
- Journal Entries Process to accrue expenses
- Cash Transactions Posting LN. Local currencies and USD.
- Support and provide solutions to situations about payments according to the Solar Policies and processes:
* Invoices of suppliers / Advance payments to suppliers
* Government and tax checks
* Corporate card payments and employee reimbursement
* Funding between solar accounts, Bank fees.
AP Aging Analysis Report and follow up on the past due balances for reduction.
- Coupa and LN invoice processing.
- Payment follow-up for suppliers and internal customers regarding payment information.
- AP and bank account reconciliation monthly. (GL vs. Subledger) - Accountable for inter-company invoices LN posting.
- Help with audit requests for accounts under my charge.
- NSP Workers' Compensation checks processing.
- NSP Customer Buy Back Invoice processing.

Financial Services Specialist

Solar Turbines Inc. A Caterpillar
Tijuana, BC
10.2019 - 06.2021
  • Demonstrated expertise in product knowledge and sales to identify and recommend appropriate products and services to clients.

- Responsible for processing invoices from Coupa Inbox for the U.S., Canada, and Argentina, averaging 350 invoices per month. - Follow up on issues with internal customers and suppliers regarding the payment of invoices.
- Canada Bank Account Reconciliation Monthly
- Canada Cash Transactions Posting LN for Closing.
- AP Account Reconciliation
- Review and follow up on invoices that were rejected and disputed.

  • Received and processed deposits, withdrawals and loan payments, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Performed risk management assessments to ensure compliance with regulations.

Education

L.C. -

Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Tijuana
06-2019

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Accounts payable
  • Invoice processing
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Journal entries
  • Cash transactions
  • Financial reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English
Professional

Timeline

Accounting Associate

Solar Turbines Inc. A Caterpillar
06.2021 - Current

Financial Services Specialist

Solar Turbines Inc. A Caterpillar
10.2019 - 06.2021

L.C. -

Universidad Autónoma De Baja California
Jesus Valenzuela