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Lorena Michel

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Vigilant Accounts Payable Clerk with 5+ years of experience working with broad array of accounts. Committed to on-time payments, maintaining detailed records and vendor management. Detail-oriented worker with proven resourcefulness and reliability within the scope of the accounting department as well as supporting others.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Clerk

Bethlehem Construction
04.2023 - Current
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • 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.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.

Accounts Payable Clerk

HPS Mechanical Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
  • Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • 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.
  • Registered transactions and data on accounting database to track history and safeguard information.
  • Updated accounting ledgers and journals to balance statements and maintain consistent records.
  • Assisted manager in formulating year-end financial reports to determine financial performance of companies.
  • Stored office and client records on secured server to prevent data losses, conducting regular backups.
  • Contributed to producing and interpreting improved finance related methods to establish consistency with accounts payable prerequisites.
  • Studied past records to detect duplicate statements and fraud, avoiding penalties for non-compliance.
  • Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Implemented new accounting processes to decrease spending and work flow downtime.
  • Reconciled customer accounts and resolved discrepancies to maintain accuracy and resolve issues.
  • Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
  • Managed conflict resolutions with customers, drivers and other personnel to encourage professional relationships and promote respect.
  • Planned, organized, and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints and grievances.

Administrative Assitant

All Pro Bail Bonds
10.2015 - 10.2018
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
  • Created and maintained databases to track and record customer data.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Filed paperwork and paid bonds to court, providing prompt jail release for defendants.
  • Processed payments from defendants to secure bonds.
  • Attended court to confirm attendance of each defendant at scheduled times.
  • Assessed defendants' background and to repay bail bonds.
  • Monitored current economic trends and adjusted financial strategies accordingly.
  • Conducted financial modeling and analysis to identify and assess risks in business operations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Mathematics

Bakersfield Community College
Bakersfield, Ca
05.2014

Skills

  • Vendor Invoice Processing
  • Year-End Reporting
  • Account Management
  • Check Processing
  • Tax Reporting
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Vendor Account Monitoring
  • Bookkeeping Operations
  • Accounting Systems and Controls
  • Timely Processing
  • 10-Key Proficiency

Timeline

Accounts Payable Clerk

Bethlehem Construction
04.2023 - Current

Accounts Payable Clerk

HPS Mechanical Inc.
09.2019 - 12.2022

Administrative Assitant

All Pro Bail Bonds
10.2015 - 10.2018

Associate of Arts - Mathematics

Bakersfield Community College
Lorena Michel