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Pending: Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas
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LINDA SOTO

Bakersfield,California

Summary

Payable Clerk known for excellent account management and time management skills. Well-organized and analytical in approaching problems and resolving variances. Brings 21+ years of related experience. Comfortable in large and small office environments, superior work ethic focused on maximizing productivity and maintaining financial compliance. Meticulous and enterprising worker dedicated to excellence.




Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Clerk

Oriole Homes, Inc.
07.2022 - Current
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Evaluated financial records to detect errors and discrepancies.
  • Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
  • Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
  • Studied past records to detect duplicate statements and fraud, avoiding penalties for non-compliance.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • 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 remarkable accuracy.
  • Managed complex problem-solving for upper management in order to complete projects on-time and within budget.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Vignolo Farms, Inc.
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.
  • Paid vendors and verified accounts and payment totals.
  • Handled all invoices and purchase orders by properly logging into system.
  • Followed company's strict rules and procedures to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
  • Identified account aging issues, communicated to account holders and quickly resolved problems.
  • Liaised with vendors and customers to confirm information and address client issues.
  • Used exemplary communication and interaction skills to build strong working relationships with partners, employees and clients.
  • Produced high-quality documents, reports and presentations using Famous Software.
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oriole Homes, Inc.
03.2019 - 05.2021
  • Apply proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
  • Prepare month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping
  • Assess data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy
  • Generate and submit invoices based upon established accounts receivable schedules and terms
  • Reach out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues
  • Investigate daily variances uncovered with Profit & Loss and Bids vs Actuals reports to resolve discrepancies
  • Maintain 100% accuracy while processing $60,000+ worth of bi-weekly payments
  • Input financial data and produce reports using Intuit QuickBooks Pro
  • Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
  • Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
  • Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
  • Analyzed invoice and expense reports, identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
  • Prepared and updated vendor files, tax documents and insurance information.

Administrative Assistant

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
04.2011 - 05.2018
  • Set up and updated customer accounts with interactions, payments and personal information
  • Prepared check, processed payments and applied to customer balances
  • Followed up with customer accounts with interactions, payments and personal information
  • Collect and disburse funds from cash accounts, and keep records of collections and disbursements
  • Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss
  • Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations
  • Prepared financial pages for presentation to management
  • Composed, typed and distributed meeting notes, routine correspondence and reports
  • Greeted visitors or callers while efficiently answering inquiries or directing to staff member based on their needs
  • Learned to operate new office technologies as they are developed and implemented
  • Operated office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications
  • Provided extensive clerical and administrative support to department staff
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors

Purchasing Agent

WESTERN FARM SERVICE
01.2001 - 01.2008
  • Prepared purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services
  • Attended meetings, trade shows, conferences and seminars to network with people in other purchasing departments
  • Conferred with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective goods services to determine corrective action
  • Maintained and reviewed computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories
  • Arranged the payment of duty and freight charges
  • Monitored shipments to ensure that goods come in on time and resolved problems related to undelivered goods
  • Oversaw changes affecting supply and demand while tracking market conditions, price trends and futures markets

Accounts Payable Clerk

WESTERN FARM SERVICE
04.1993 - 10.2001
  • Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
  • Ensured vendor files were accurate and up-to-date to expedite payment processing
  • Generated and submitted invoices based upon financial schedule
  • Reconciled processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balance
  • Followed up with customers to collect information and verify details
  • Collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database
  • Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments via one-time or negotiated installment methods
  • Set up and updated customer accounts with interactions, payments and personal information
  • Reviewed collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances
  • Pending: Lipan Apache Tribe of TX

Education

High School Diploma -

Mcfarland High School
Mcfarland, CA
06.1982

Skills

  • Vendor Account Monitoring
  • Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
  • Record Reconciliation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Data Entry and 10-Key
  • Precision and Accuracy
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Bank Statement Reconciliation
  • Proactive and Self-Motivated
  • Time Management
  • Purchase Orders
  • Microsoft Office
  • Critical Thinking
  • Quickbooks
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Data Entry Accuracy
  • Problem Solving
  • Vendor Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Payment Scheduling
  • Vendor Invoice Processing

Pending: Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas

Pending Registration

Timeline

Accounts Payable Clerk

Oriole Homes, Inc.
07.2022 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk

Vignolo Farms, Inc.
05.2021 - 06.2022

Accounts Payable Specialist

Oriole Homes, Inc.
03.2019 - 05.2021

Administrative Assistant

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
04.2011 - 05.2018

Purchasing Agent

WESTERN FARM SERVICE
01.2001 - 01.2008

Accounts Payable Clerk

WESTERN FARM SERVICE
04.1993 - 10.2001

High School Diploma -

Mcfarland High School

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