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Kristina Mateo

Homestead,FL

Summary

Organized, meticulous and analytical. Proficiency with streamlining accounting processes in a timely, ethical, and efficient manner. Full cycle Accounts Payable Specialist with over 5 years of experience working with small to medium sized business. Skilled at fixing account and data discrepancies with professionalism. Proven history of resourcefulness, accuracy and extensive knowledge of the accounts payable process. Knowledge of Microsoft outlook, office, word, and Quickbooks.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pure Beauty Farms
05.2024 - Current
  • Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
  • Collaborated with procurement team to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy through diligent reconciliation of vendor statements and company records.
  • Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.

AP Specialist

CCU, LLC
01.2019 - Current
  • Assisted controller in formulating month-end as well as year-end financial reports to determine financial performance of companies.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and in house employees.
  • Audit previous records to detect duplicate statements and fraud.
  • Streamlined files and documentation in accordance with company policy and GAAP policies.
  • 3 way matched vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Registered transactions and data on accounting database to track history and safeguard information.
  • Batch payments to process over 200 invoices per week while meeting reporting deadlines.
  • Matched invoices to checks, obtained signatures for checks and distributed checks accordingly.
  • Aided manager in examining company finances to develop strategies in reducing costs and maximizing revenues.
  • Applied invoices, files, and receipts to the appropriate General Ledger account to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Contributed to producing and interpreting improved finance related methods to establish consistency with accounts payable prerequisites.
  • Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
  • Documented petty cash transactions in petty cash journal to summarize payments rendered, maintaining accurate records.
  • Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
  • Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.
  • Manage a team of 3 to ensure communication and consistency of information requested is being given to in a timely manner.

Education

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration

Microsoft Excel Coursera
Miami, FL

High School Diploma - Business And Managerial Economics

Coral Reef Senior High School
Miami, FL
06.2009

Skills

  • Payroll Preparation and Processing
  • Accounting Systems and Controls
  • Financial Recordkeeping
  • Journal Updates
  • General Ledger Maintenance
  • Auditing Proficiency
  • Payroll Operations
  • Year-End & Month End Reporting
  • Expense Reimbursements Tracking
  • Microsoft Office 365

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pure Beauty Farms
05.2024 - Current

AP Specialist

CCU, LLC
01.2019 - Current

Associate Of Business Administration - Business Administration

Microsoft Excel Coursera

High School Diploma - Business And Managerial Economics

Coral Reef Senior High School