Talented with exceptional track record in accounts payable operations and top-notch abilities. Manages accounting functions in fast-paced environments by leveraging excellent organizational and communication skills. Detail-oriented and reliable with more than 10+ years of progressive experience. Well-qualified and knowledgeable about generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Well-versed in managing purchase orders, vendor files and internal records. Experienced in QB Desktop, QB On-line, Sage, and Peachtree.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Coordinator
SLP - Sr Living Properties
07.2022 - 07.2023
Responsible for monitoring the outflow of capital for the company, including but not limited to invoice processing, vendor management and performing account reconciliations
Support the process for all accounts payable functions, with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and with accordance of SLP Ap practices and policies
Receive and verify expense reports, reconcile expense and other financial reports with account balances and other office records
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.
Managed vendor relationships, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and resolving disputes.
Maintained strong working relationships with suppliers, fostering a positive rapport that facilitated smooth communication channels during negotiations or issue resolution efforts.
Ensures outstanding obligations are credited upon payment, identifies discount opportunities, and issues purchase order amendments or stop-payment orders as needed
Facilitated timely payments by monitoring accounts payable aging reports and prioritizing high-risk items.
Coordinated with other departments as needed for approval or clarification on invoiced items, promoting effective cross-functional collaboration throughout the organization.
Supported audit processes, gathering necessary documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
Assists with accounting records and ledgers by reconciling monthly statements and transactions
Reduced manual data entry errors through implementation of automated invoice processing software.
Complete requests for change in credit card limits
Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvement within the accounts payable department.
Review AP information for accuracy; identify discrepancies, make corrections, and resolve problems as appropriate
Provided regular updates on outstanding invoices to management, enabling informed decision-making regarding cash flow management strategies.
Respond to field and leadership inquiries regarding AP issues or concerns; maintain communication with all levels of business as it relates top AP, serve as a technical resource to facilities
Ensured accuracy of financial records by identifying and correcting discrepancies in invoices.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR to keep finances accurate and current.
Financial Secretary
Lakeview Fellowship
08.2021 - 06.2022
Received dues, fees and payments and provided transaction receipts.
Maintained confidentiality of information related to receiving, recording and depositing of funds.
Verified processing information and deposited received funds into organizational account.
Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Developed monthly, quarterly and annual profit and loss statements and balance sheets.
Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income, and assessing expenses.
Maintained accurate records of organizational finances and generated reports as requested.
Evaluated existing accounting software capabilities; recommended upgrades that led to enhanced performance optimization of Accounts Receivable/Payable functions ultimately saving time and resources.
Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling accounts payable ledger with vendor statements monthly.
Participated in continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department, leading to increased accuracy, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of the Accounts Receivable/Payable processes.
Handled day-to-day accounting processes.
Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Input financial data and produced reports using Quickbooks Desktop and then proceeded to QB on-line.
Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with accuracy.
Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
Assisted in month-end closing activities, ensuring all transactions were accurately recorded and reported to management.
Implemented an electronic filing system for account documents that improved access to information while decreasing office clutter significantly.
Increased efficiency in accounts payable by developing new procedures and best practices.
Acted as a valuable resource for other team members by providing expertise in accounts receivable/payable management and offering guidance when needed.
Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately.
Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
Enhanced financial transparency by implementing accurate record-keeping practices for all transactions.
Ensured timely invoice processing and payment, maintaining strong vendor relationships while upholding company reputation.
Contributed to the development of annual budgets by providing valuable input based on historical data analysis.
Collaborated with finance committee to establish procedures for money collection and recording.
Reduced accounting errors with meticulous attention to detail and thorough review of financial statements.
Improved efficiency in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all employees and adherence to relevant labor laws.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Office Manager
Trinity Baptist Church
01.2013 - 11.2017
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.
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing member inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity.
Completed month-end closings with journal entries and reconciling accounts.
Reduced late payment fees through timely and accurate invoice management.
Facilitated timely payments by monitoring accounts payable aging reports and prioritizing high-risk items.
Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
Assisted in annual expense report audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, identifying any potential discrepancies or areas of improvement.
Processed check disbursements and reconciled related ledger.
Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports from QuickBooks desktop.
Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and stocking and shipment receiving.
Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
Developed comprehensive policy manuals outlining procedures and guidelines, contributing to a well-organized workplace culture.
Organized travel arrangements for Pastors by researching cost-effective options while accommodating individual preferences.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Interacting professionally with all levels of employees and members with good decision-making skills
Maintain, and as appropriate, execute/coordinate functions during the absence of the ministers while keeping them abreast of daily activities
Post weekly offerings to individual giving records; prepares quarterly individual contribution statements
Calculating and sending monthly missions offerings based on tithes received
Responsible for bank accounts; signing checks and reconciling each account
Payroll (Biweekly, bimonthly & 1099’s)
Preparing and depositing monthly 941 payroll taxes
Maintain and process new employees and employee records
Producing year end statements for tax purposes (E.g
W-2’s, W-3, 1099’s, 1096, 1041)
Prepare and update calendars and schedules
Schedule meetings, internal or external as requested
Entering receipts of all credit card charges, reconciling all credit card and bank statements monthly
Type, proofread and file correspondence, memos, reports, church calendars and other documents of complex and confidential nature in timeframe and format specified
Newsletter articles, designing, editing, copying, folding and labeling); Sunday School Directories; Church Directories; Weekly Bulletins and general copying
Other duties as needed to assist the Pastor and Ministry Staff, Deacons, Team Chairs and Members of the Church.
Executive Assistant
Robert Half
11.2011 - 01.2013
Performed routine administrative duties such as mailing, typing, filing and other duties assigned
Organized, prioritized and summarized the content of incoming materials, specially gathered information and special requests and outgoing correspondence
Processed and reviewed expense vouchers, reservations, lodging, airline, car rental and created itinerary with all pertinent information
Managed calendar, schedule personal and professional events
Screened phone calls, mail and email
Ordered and maintained levels of office supplies and asset inventory; opened, organized and distributed mail.
Executive Assistant
UDC Global, LLC
10.2007 - 09.2009
Maintained confidentiality with sensitive documents, ensuring proper storage and distribution as needed.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
Facilitated training and onboarding for incoming office staff.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance.
Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives.
Handled payroll processing tasks accurately while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines for timely payments.
Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
Updated and maintained confidential databases and records.
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Screened personal and business calls and directed to appropriate party.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
Executive Assistant
Crescent Real Estate Equities Company
10.2005 - 10.2007
Provided executive-level administrative support to Managing Partner and Director of Accounting with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment
Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
Streamlined executive communication by managing emails, phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
Managed office inventory, tracking supplies and placing orders to ensure smooth daily operations.
Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
Coordinated events for staff members, promoting team-building activities and boosting morale within the workplace.
Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
Provided professional administrative support during board meetings, including agenda preparation and minute-taking duties.
Prepared and edited presentations on behalf of executives for both internal meetings and external conferences.
Enhanced productivity by organizing travel arrangements and coordinating accommodations for executives.
Ensured smooth daily operations through consistent maintenance of office equipment, troubleshooting issues when necessary.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance.
Maintained, and as appropriate, executes/coordinates functions during the absence of the senior management while keeping the individual abreast of daily activities
Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
Organized, prioritized and summarized the content of incoming materials, specially gathered information and special requests and outgoing correspondence
Processed and reviewed expense vouchers, reservations, lodging, airline, car rental and created itinerary with all pertinent information
Prepared and updated calendars and schedules
Scheduled meetings, internal or external as requested
Reviewed outgoing materials and correspondence for internal consistency and conformity with established procedures
Create executive-level PowerPoint presentations
Maintained property binders with HOA’s, Property Taxes and correspondence with each property management office
Managed calendar, scheduled personal and professional meetings and events
Planned, coordinated and oversaw execution of on-site and off-site meetings and events
Coordinated travel and entertainment arrangements including hotel and car rental with detail oriented itinerary
Manage mail including distributing incoming mail and inter-office mail, and outbound mail, shipping, and receiving
Planned, coordinated and oversaw execution of on-site and off-site meetings and events
Education
High School Diploma -
Castleberry High School
Fort Worth, TX
06.1983
Skills
Accounts Payable Software
Month-end closings
Data Management
Bill Auditing
Bank Reconciliation
Payment Scheduling
General ledger accounting
Invoice Processing
Account Reconciliation
Bookkeeping
Vendor Relationship Management
Recordkeeping expertise
Invoice Coding
Expense Tracking
Quickbooks
Data Entry
Data inputting
Payroll Processing
Statement Reconciliation
Payment Processing
Financial Reporting
Statement Review
Payroll Administration
Report Preparation
Transaction reviewing
Data Entry and 10-Key
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Payroll Preparation and Processing
Fiscal budgeting knowledge
Loan and Account Monitoring
Time Management
Attention to Detail
Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
Accounts Receivable
Relationship Building
Customer Relations
Financial records and reporting
Bank Statement Reconciliation
Microsoft Office
Cash Management
Accounts Payable
Precision and Accuracy
Handling Confidential Materials
Complaint resolution
Inventory Management
Record Reconciliation
Financial Recordkeeping
Financial software
General Ledger Management
Timeline
Accounts Payable Coordinator
SLP - Sr Living Properties
07.2022 - 07.2023
Financial Secretary
Lakeview Fellowship
08.2021 - 06.2022
Office Manager
Trinity Baptist Church
01.2013 - 11.2017
Executive Assistant
Robert Half
11.2011 - 01.2013
Executive Assistant
UDC Global, LLC
10.2007 - 09.2009
Executive Assistant
Crescent Real Estate Equities Company
10.2005 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
Castleberry High School
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