Lolly Cantu

• Processed accounts payable transactions related to materials purchases.
• Performed other duties as assigned by Accounts Payable Manager.
• Processed Accounts Payable invoices for payment within established deadlines.
• Maintained accounts payable records, including filing of source documents.
• Reconciled accounts payable documents, including invoices to facilitate payments.

• Evaluated existing processes to identify areas of improvement.
• Organized filing systems for all financial documents and records.
• Monitored compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Maintained records of accounts receivable and payable.
• Provided support to management in making sound business decisions.
• Performed daily bookkeeping activities including journal entries.
• Generated monthly reports on accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll.
• Compiled information for external auditors for the annual audit.
• Prepared checks for payment according to established procedures.
• Processed invoices, payments, deposits, and other transactions.
• Verified accuracy of financial documents before processing them.
• Entered data into accounting software programs.
• Responded to customer inquiries regarding billing issues or account status.
• Researched discrepancies in financial documents or reports.
• Prepared and maintained expense and income accounts.
• Worked with supervisor to address and resolve issues with documentation or financial entries.
• Reconciled expenses and financial records.
• Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
• Received payments from customers via cash, check and credit cards to pay company invoices.
• Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
• Checked figures and postings for correct entry and proper codes.
• Maintained accurate financial records and documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.

Own financial management for over 1,000 property investment accounts – coordinating maintenance and issue resolution across more than 100 agencies in 12 states under extremely tight timeframes each month. Process disbursements, cash receipts, invoices, and staff reimbursements, address and manage monthly accruals, amortization of prepaid expenses, fixed asset depreciation, and adjustments/reclassification of JEs as needed. Complete more than $1M in transactions monthly, reconcile bank statements, address late fees, eviction fees, and court costs, post GL entries, and ensure 100% compliance with all laws, statutes, regulatory restrictions, and policies and procedures.

• Created system and related P&P manual that covered all job functions where there was previously no structure in place, which improved productivity speed by 30-40% and significantly reduced new-hire training

• Communicate compliance gaps to stakeholders, assess and instill protections against process threats, and provide leaders and business partners with better visibility into needs and prospective risk to eliminate them

• Contribute to dynamic, high-functioning culture which consistently delivers on-target despite competing deliverables; frequently acknowledged for exceptional communications and sense of “team” among peers

• Role-model always-visible participation as key administrator; develop face-to-face relationships with staff, colleagues, and business associates; solve problems, listen, encourage, and advise

Controlled best practices and full-range accounting for all sites, procurement of $10M+ monthly, and manual check processing and ACH transfers of $30M+ monthly. Managed and reconciled AP, operations’ bank accounts, cash sheets, general ledger and journal entries, and statements on GL reconciliations. Performed exhaustive monthly reconciliations for accounts, corrected transaction errors, and prepared routine reports. Drove SOX and GAAP compliance.

• Created reputation for tackling/resolving concerns, making right decisions, and owning outcomes; known for even-keel temperament, on-point diplomacy, professional/social ease, and thoughtful problem-solving

Governed policy compliance and fraud/suspicious activity assessments for 3k+ credit cards across all locations of Apple’s organization, globally, including corporate cards, meeting cards, and purchasing cards. Understood and applied entire approval matrix and levels, as well as deeply nuanced exceptions, as well as every regulatory, banking, and policy/rule that cards were restricted by. Completed step-by-step investigations and summarized findings in escalations. Assisted with fraud reviews and staff terminations based on findings.

• Drove communications with stakeholders and card vendors to gather and distill violation details and work toward non-fraud resolutions; gathered facts, needs, and restrictions, identified and relayed requirements, and compiled policy standards for each incident

• Remained current on latest policy and approval matric trends and changes to ensure effective process compliance & legal requirements to capture compliance confirmation or failure of policy enforcement

• Balanced ambiguous, ever-shifting priorities with agility and critical analysis, never losing sight of actionable steps, quality work products, big picture, and granular but still vital details

Governed fraud-prevention projects for each flagged purchase by investigating and analyzing patterns, collecting data and other information to mitigate risks, and ensuring accuracy to determine what was legitimate or fraudulent. Escalated concerns and alarming details quickly for fastest resolution. Prevented more than $20k in fraud attempts.

• Analyzed and interpreted changes in administrative rules and legislation. Prepared executive summaries regarding rules, legislation, and case analysis for expediting swift action and loss prevention.

• Pivoted quickly on day-to-day adjustments and delivery demands in fast-paced environment, reprioritizing projects as needed, often with little or no notice.

Processed 50-75 tax return assessments per day. Identified discrepancies and areas of concern and suggested or took corrective actions – including credit transfer requests, re-computed tax, and calculations of penalties & interest. Reviewed and updated case statuses, payments received, and missing information such as false/incomplete IDs, exemptions, etc. Confirmed details and identities via social media accounts, navigated name-change issues, documented findings, prepared requisitions, and closed/archived files as needed.

• Built trusted relationships to help clear needed intelligence and convey deep understanding of technical, information, and process goals and complete reviews, and kept stakeholders advised on progress

• Managed all accounting functions, from daily reports, reconciliations, month-end closing, taxes, and AP/AR, to cash reporting, payment processing and deposits or transfers, credit card reconciliations, journal and general ledger entries, and vendor inquiries. Maintain revenue report, solve discrepancies, and ensure all accounts are maintained.
• Collaborated with other departments on various projects or initiatives that require cross-functional teams.
• Assisted with the preparation of internal audits by providing requested documentation.
• Analyzed financial data to ensure accuracy of information and compliance with accounting principles.
• Managed intercompany transactions and reconciled all intercompany accounts each month.
• Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
• Researched, documented, and resolved complex accounting inquiries from internal departments.
• Verified accuracy of invoices received from vendors prior to payment processing.
• Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.