Quality-focused accounting professional with over 15+ years of experience maintaining financial records and driving smooth and efficient functions of accounts payable and receivable. Proven track record in managing full -cycle accounts payable, improving accuracy, verifying vendor invoices , and ensuring timely payment.
•Managed full-cycle. accounts payable, including receiving,processing and. verifying 1,000+. invoices per month, averaging $5.8. million
•Reconciled processed invoices to ensure 100% accuracy by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
•Performed Monthly budget recap for all managers in various departments
.Processed payments via check, ACH, and Wire Transfer in USD and Foreign currency
•Reduced vendor reclassification 80%, ensuring the accuracy of vendor coding and accounts payable batch output
•Worked with vendors to resolve disputes in purchase orders, invoices, and payments
.Work with compliance issues regarding accounts payable processes (W-9, sales tax,etc)
.Processed monthly Deferrals and Fixed assets depreciation schedule and updated monthly report
.Produced month-end closing reports and provided actionable suggestions on remittance for quick resolution.
.Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
.Trained and supported new employees in AP procedures and process flow
.Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
.Perform month end closing of account payable, accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations
.Developed and implemented reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
.Analyzed discrepancies and identified root causes, developed corrective action plan and resolved issues in timely manner
.Ensured accounts balances match the general ledger accounts
.Performed daily reconciliation of numerous bank accounts in USD and Foreign currencies
.Utilized multiple systems to reconcile accounts, including manual reconciliations and automated processes
.Increased efficiency by elimination unnecessary procedures and reduced 50% downtime in reconciliation process when implemented automated system SOAR
.Developed reports to provide financial data to management for decision making
Reduced vendor reclassification by 80%
Trained new employees on AP procedures and processes
Slashed late fees from 30% to 5% and enhanced productivity by 47% by redesigning and implementing a new AP approval process