Lisa Garza
Moore,OK
Summary
Results-driven professional with 25 years of experience and focus on performance. Detail-oriented in servicing and processing financial transactions/information with high accuracy in maintaining records. Skilled in handling diverse range of accounting functions with accuracy, efficiency, and sound judgment. Adept at organizing and prioritizing requirements to maintain tight deadlines and strict financial controls. Accustomed to delivering superior performance in autonomous or team-focused environments. Committed to driving team success within management and staff support. Belief in promoting an empathetic and positive work environment. Striving to assist in education and Human Resources beyond expectations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources, Financial Specialist
The Univeristy of Oklahoma
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for Employee Personal Action Forms in Peoplesoft HR
- Process A/P invoices timely and accurately in Peoplesoft Financials
- Recorded deposits
- Initiate small and large dollar PO's
- Process allowable Pcard purchases and monthly Pcard reconciliation
- Process reimbursement requests
- Assist staff with processing expense reports
- Analyze reports for accurate coding and corrections
- Financial reconciliation and reporting of several departments in HR
- Processing of background check billing and payments
- Cost transfers
- Use Peoplesoft Queries to Update position control
- Retrieval of archived invoices as needed in Laserfiche
- Furnished requested financial data and reports to management and Financial Services.
- Assist in creating HR Financial SOP
- Back up for processing PEAK transactions
- Back up for reception.
- Performed data validation, produced financial reporting and managed projects and related tasks to reduce costs and increase revenue.
- 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.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
- Liaised between staff, departments, and suppliers to maintain effective lines of communication.
Accounts Payable
Broken Arrow Public Schools
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Record invoices and credit memos in A/P accounting software, Wengage
- Providing and/or reviewing account OCAS coding
- Match purchase orders, freight, taxes, verifying contracts as needed, as well as handle vendor issues
- Process invoices for payment using Wengage and Laserfiche
- Utilize procurement cards and reconcile statements
- Maintain close working relationship with Procurement Department, working together on procurement cards and solving vendor issues
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Streamlined productivity by decreasing time-wasting tasks and helping supervisors.
- Used advanced software skills to produce high-quality documents, reports, and presentations.
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current.
- Research purchase orders, invoices, payment, credit, and documentation discrepancies
- Ensuring all credits received for outstanding memos
- Research statements for all vendors monthly
- Manage payment cycles including matching payments to supporting invoices using Laserfiche, Wengage, and Microsoft Office
- Maintain A/P files including unpaid & paid invoices
- Maintain excellent communication and relationships with vendors, employees, and management
- Work with vendors to resolve billing issues
- Escalate issues as appropriate and bring to management's attention with recommendations for solution
- Reconcile monthly credit accounts
- Reconcile multiple A/P funds before processing invoices for payment
- Observe strict confidentiality regulations to maintain data security.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Developed client rapport by efficiently addressing incoming correspondence and resolving high volume A/P inquires per day.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Wengage and Laserfiche.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Maintained excellent financial standings by working closely with bookkeeper to process business transactions.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Reconciled company credit card and lines of credit investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
- Input financial data and produced reports using Wengage and Laserfiche.
Sr. Account Clerk
The University of Oklahoma, Dept. Of Pediatrics
09.2013 - 09.2019
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information
- Review GL coding
- Received and recorded cash, check, and credit card deposits into PeopleSoft
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery
- Maintained relationships with vendors and managed invoices for Dept of Pediatrics before delivery to Accounts Payable
- Input financial data and produced reports using PeopleSoft and Concur
- Monthly reconciliation of procurement card
- Research and correct any discrepancies found with approval from Accounting Manager
- Maintained office supply orders
- Maintained excellent relationships with management, staff, off-site clinics, neighboring departments, and vendors
- Daily campus deliveries to Bursar and Accounts Payable Dept.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in team meetings and open communication with colleagues.
- Reduced errors in financial documents by conducting thorough reviews and audits.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive financial management across departments.
- Implemented cost-saving measures in areas such as procurement and expense tracking, contributing to overall company profitability.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through meticulous record-keeping and data analysis.
- Developed working relationships with associates, employees of other departments and representatives of other organizations.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation, and billing code accuracy.
- Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
- Tracked and documented expenses for budgetary purposes.
- Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
Bookkeeper
The Home Depot
04.2003 - 06.2013
- Daily balance of cash vault
- Managed daily opening of store registers and "front end"
- Daily reconciliation of each register till, researching any discrepancy
- Preparation of cash, credit card, and check deposit in timely manner for armored pick up each day
- Manage all bill and change orders for store allowing for fluctuations
- Track and prepare sales and expense numbers/reports
- Processed payroll and timecard adjustments, review timecard reports, make corrections, and submit final payroll
- Review all employee time before processing payroll for timely reporting and employee payroll submission using Kronos system, bi-weekly
- Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts to obtain best prices and value for money.
- Maintain good relationship with management
- Report all findings of vault, payroll, and reviews to management
- Manage bookkeeping office to/above audit standards
- Maintain quality customer service.
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Del City High School
01.1990
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Invoice Processing
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Accounts receivable management
- Audit Support
- Intercompany Transactions
- Cost accounting
- Expense Tracking
- Purchase Order Management
- Administrative Skills
- Invoicing
- Payment management
- Due diligence
- Expertise in Peoplesoft, Laserfiche, Wengage, & Microsoft Office
- Invoice Management
- Spreadsheets expertise
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Bill Payment and Recordkeeping
- Precision and Accuracy
- Professionalism
Timeline
Human Resources, Financial Specialist
The Univeristy of Oklahoma
03.2022 - Current
Accounts Payable
Broken Arrow Public Schools
09.2019 - 03.2022
Sr. Account Clerk
The University of Oklahoma, Dept. Of Pediatrics
09.2013 - 09.2019
Bookkeeper
The Home Depot
04.2003 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Del City High School
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