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LUZIMELDA G. BARKER

Accounts Payable Specialist
Lakeside,CA.

Summary

Professional and knowledgeable office clerk offering several years of experience in administrative support and customer service. Highly efficient planning, problem-solving, and communication skills. Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Experience Accounts Payable Clerk

Paladin Technologies Inc. DBA Tekswork Inc
Poway, CA
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Processed purchase orders, service, and contract invoices.
  • Entered and reconciled vendor statements of over 100 invoices in the Foundation Accounting system using the Excel V-lookup and pivot daily and month-end cycle.
  • Maintained filing of the paid invoices.

Accounting Technician

Vista Hill Foundation/Stein Education Center
San Diego, CA
12.2021 - 01.2022
  • Screened company accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger transactions.
  • Managed and maintained Petty Cash box.
  • Received invoices and route them to the appropriate department for approval.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Entered invoices and check requests in Sage 300.
  • Purchased office supplies for the classroom and each adult facility.
  • Provided automated error free V-lookups and pivot tables for inventory reconciliation.
  • Processed monthly inventory of the school’s office supplies.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Solomon Page/Penske Automotive
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - 11.2021
  • Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies for three car dealerships.
  • Collected, coded, reviewed, and matched all PO invoices with receiving/packing tickets, and posted into Reynolds and Reynolds accounting systems.
  • Submitted non-PO invoices for payment approvals.
  • Run checks weekly for each car dealership.

A/P - A/R Specialist

Elwood Staffing/ePlastics
San Diego, CA
2021.05 - 2021.06
  • AR invoicing/billing: Invoicing of all sales transactions, Processing of credits and returns.
  • Maintain a copy of work orders not shipped.
  • Created Dashboard to ensure margin spreads don't fall below certain thresholds using v-lookups.
  • Truck Route delivery authorization.
  • Assisted with Orders on hold.
  • Archived of daily sales invoicing documents.
  • A/P: Daily matching of Purchase Orders, packing slips, receiving tickets documents against invoices.
  • Daily invoice vouching and posting to NetSuite.
  • Recorded credits invoices.
  • New vendors set up, maintenance & updated the W9 binder.
  • Assists with weekly check runs.
  • Reconcile vendor statements using the Excel formulas; v-look up, pivots, average, median, etc.
  • Daily mail processing.

Accounts Payable Specialist

KForce/Legal Aid Society of San Diego
San Diego, CA
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Processed outside vendor bills and invoices; obtained proper verifications and approvals from managers and process payment.
  • Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
  • Verified invoices and expense reports comply with firm policies and procedures.
  • Matched 2- and 3-ways Pos, code then batched invoices appropriately and entered them in the MIP system.
  • Process check runs as directed and mail checks.
  • Operate within the Oracle NetSuite accounting system to effectively post and retrieve information.
  • Reconciled vendor statements utilizing Excel formulas; v-look up, pivots, average, median, etc
  • Maintain updated vendor relations and information.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Qualstaff/Psemi
San Diego, CA
03.2020 - 04.2020
  • Process Purchasing Orders, reconciling, allocating the receiving, and packing tickets to match the PO.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Remotely prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments utilizing NetSuite.
  • Assisted weekly check run matching 2 or 3 -way PO invoices.
  • Processed employee expense accounts and routed for approval when needed for timely reimbursement by following the company policy.

Accounts Payable Specialist

CTG/HCL/MRC, Xerox CO
San Diego, CA
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment for 3 different companies under Xerox Company.
  • 2- and 3-ways matching, coding, and entering over 500 purchase order invoices into the E-auto system daily.
  • Calculated the meter reading of contract invoices.
  • Reconciled vendor statements for the month-end cycle utilizing Excel V lookup, pivots.
  • Maintained and managed large volume employee expense data by inputting the semi-monthly expense trip mileage of service and sales associates in the E-auto system.
  • Reconciled bank statements for employee expenses and vendor statements for the month-end and accrual
  • Created and maintained a systematic file of vendor accounts.
  • Requested W9 for new vendor account set up.
  • Performed check run weekly, pay invoices, mail invoice payments and check requests, and manual employee expense.
  • Effectively communicated with vendors/clients about invoice issues.
  • Submitted the financial statement to the CFO.
  • Performed and processed administrative duties.
  • Assisted the Administrative Assistant during breaks and absentee.
  • Rewarded as “Best Employee” by the Chief Financial Officer.

Accounts Payable Specialist

StaffMark/Fox Sports
El Cajon, CA
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable.
  • Matched and vouched 3-way purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information into Oracle NetSuite.
  • Responsible for tracking invoice due dates and ensuring payments are mailed on time
  • Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
  • Used Excel formulas for vendor statement reconciliation
  • Outstanding report generation using v-lookups
  • Assisted in special research projects and other activities as needed

Accounts Payable Specialist

Accountemps/Bassham Real Estate Property
Poway, CA
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Processed AP and A/R transactions daily.
  • Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
  • Documented rental and miscellaneous payments rendered of tenants maintaining accurate records into the Yardi accounting system.
  • Reach out to tenant for rental delinquency and set a plan for rental payment.
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information. Submitted Non-Po for approval.
  • Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
  • Processed month-end post accruals.
  • Systematically processed, balanced, and reconciled General Ledger for month-end closing
  • Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR to keep finances accurate and current.

Accounts Payable Specialist

American Cyber Systems/ Huntington Ingalls Shipyard
San Diego, CA
12.2016 - 05.2018
  • Effectively communicated with vendors about missing, closed, aging, or canceled purchase orders and invoice payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
  • 2 and 3 -way matched then processed over 500 Non-Po and PO invoices into Jami's system (Sage) with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
  • Scanned and then enter the Purchasing Order and receive slips into an Excel spreadsheet daily
  • Reconciled vendor’s and clients’ statements employing Excel pivot and V-lookup.
  • Processed month-end post accruals.
  • Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
  • Handled multiple tasks and engagements simultaneously, accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines.
  • Maintained excellent organization of a disarrayed business documents filing system and managing vendor relations.
  • Attendant of the “Best Department of the Month.”

Accounts Payable Specialist

Pirch, Inc
San Diego, CA
10.2013 - 09.2016
  • Sort and track incoming invoices, credits, purchase orders (POs), packing slips/receivers, and other related documents to ensure timely processing.
  • Review all invoices and disbursements requests for clerical accuracy, and verify or obtain proper approvals, according to current policy.
  • Set up new vendors in the accounting system in close collaboration with Purchasing department.
  • Requested and obtained W-9 forms from vendors promptly.
  • Perform recurring month-end AP close and account analysis utilizing Excel formulas.
  • Worked closely with Controller to review and determine required monthly expense accruals
  • Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
  • Monitored and managed relationships with vendors and provide input during the review and update of the Pirch Credit Reference sheet.
  • Prepared sales and use tax reporting for California, and annual Form 1099 notice to vendors and IRS, according to stated deadlines.
  • Oversaw bookkeeping and accounting systems and entered data into systems accurately.
  • Perform clerical duties.

A/P A/R Specialist/Payroll Coordinator

Accountemps/Intuit
San Diego, CA
06.2009 - 10.2013
  • Reviewed time records for 2500 outsource employees to verify accuracy of information for compliance with CA employment laws; missed punches and general timesheet accuracy.
  • Coordinated in processing semimonthly web-based payrolls for multi-department and multi-state entities.
  • Collaborated with human resources, accounting and other departments to confirm payroll accuracy.
  • Documented and processed all garnishments for bankruptcies, student loans, and child support orders.
  • Provided customer service to employees regarding payroll inquiries and issues.
  • Resolved payroll discrepancies quickly and successfully.
  • Processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
  • Reconciled A/P, A/R, and payroll statements employing the Excel formulas; pivots, v-lookup.
  • Managed and maintained weekly funding of taxes and payroll liabilities.
  • Uploaded, transmitted and mailed high volume 1099 and W2 then filed to the IRS utilizing Oracle, SAP/ERP modules.
  • Balanced and reported general ledger, and merchandising inventory
  • Performed general office duties.

Commercial/Residential Accounting Rep./Payroll Clerk

Direct-Hire Tri-Staff/H. G
San Diego, CA
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Performed accounting and payroll, assisted administrative assistant, and employed general clerical role.
  • Processed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll utilizing Great Plains, MRI, Yardi, Timberline, and ADP.
  • Collected and posted rental payments for residential and commercial accounts in Yardi.
  • Contact and communicate with tenants for any rental delinquency issues and assist with payment arrangements.
  • Run and reconcile the tenant’s report and vendor statement for month end.
  • Mail client (Tenants) statements monthly.
  • Applied and obtained subcontractor’s license and insurance then created a customer account with Timberline.
  • Systematically processed, balanced, and reconciled General ledger for month and year-end using the Excel formulas; v-lookup, pivots, average, median, ifs, etc.
  • Promoted from A/P to Payroll Clerk after probationary period.
  • Processed timecards and payroll data for team of employees in Great Plains transmitted to outsource payroll system (ADP) weekly.
  • Managed and maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
  • Maintained and managed employees’ confidential records, paid levies, child support, EDD claims, etc
  • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
  • Paid quarterly employer’s taxes, unemployment benefits, Social Security, and Medicare weekly.
  • Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.

Education

Certificate-Admin. Assistant, Accounting/Bookkeeping -

Grossmont College, Foothills, El Cajon, CA
2012

High School Diploma -

Midway Adult School, San Diego, CA.

Skills

  • Fast learner
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
  • Excellent Communication
  • Client Focused
  • Detail-oriented and Results-oriented
  • Internal audit
  • General ledger reconciliation
  • Account reconciliations
  • Time Management skills
  • Cost Benefit Analysis (CBAs)
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Foreign Tax Reporting
  • Self-starter and multi-tasker
  • Adobe software proficiency
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Excel V-lookups and pivots
  • SOX Compliance
  • Accounting software

Timeline

Experience Accounts Payable Clerk - Paladin Technologies Inc. DBA Tekswork Inc
06.2022 - 04.2023
Accounting Technician - Vista Hill Foundation/Stein Education Center
12.2021 - 01.2022
Accounts Payable Specialist - Solomon Page/Penske Automotive
10.2021 - 11.2021
A/P - A/R Specialist - Elwood Staffing/ePlastics
2021.05 - 2021.06
Accounts Payable Specialist - KForce/Legal Aid Society of San Diego
11.2020 - 12.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist - Qualstaff/Psemi
03.2020 - 04.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist - CTG/HCL/MRC, Xerox CO
05.2019 - 03.2020
Accounts Payable Specialist - StaffMark/Fox Sports
09.2018 - 03.2019
Accounts Payable Specialist - Accountemps/Bassham Real Estate Property
05.2018 - 09.2018
Accounts Payable Specialist - American Cyber Systems/ Huntington Ingalls Shipyard
12.2016 - 05.2018
Accounts Payable Specialist - Pirch, Inc
10.2013 - 09.2016
A/P A/R Specialist/Payroll Coordinator - Accountemps/Intuit
06.2009 - 10.2013
Commercial/Residential Accounting Rep./Payroll Clerk - Direct-Hire Tri-Staff/H. G
04.2008 - 05.2009
Grossmont College - Certificate-Admin. Assistant, Accounting/Bookkeeping,
Midway Adult School - High School Diploma,
LUZIMELDA G. BARKERAccounts Payable Specialist