LYDIA CRUZ
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Finance professional with proven track record in managing accounts payable and payroll operations. Skilled in optimizing payment cycles and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Known for fostering collaboration and achieving results through effective team management and adaptability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager
Arizona Superstition Management
10.2015 - Current
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices in accounts payable and payroll management to drive continuous improvement within the organization.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Ensured timely payments for all invoices, maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Reduced invoice processing time with accurate data entry and timely vendor communication.
- Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
- Facilitated dispute resolution between company departments and vendors regarding payment issues or discrepancies in invoicing.
- Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
- Updated vendor information regularly, ensuring accurate contact details and banking information for prompt payments.
- Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
- Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
- Collaborated with procurement team to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements by providing accurate accounts payable information.
- Trained junior staff members in accounts payable procedures, increasing overall department efficiency.
- Managed staff performance through regular reviews, coaching sessions, and goal-setting exercises to improve overall team productivity.
- Supported company growth by adapting processes and systems to accommodate increased transaction volume, safeguarding efficiency and accuracy during periods of expansion.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Assistant Director
Phoenix Christian Preschool
08.2008 - 12.2014
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Implemented effective conflict resolution strategies for resolving issues among faculty members or between students.
- Planned and executed successful special events, such as college fairs, open houses, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Led professional development workshops on topics such as classroom management, differentiated instruction, and assessment strategies.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Developed engaging and effective curricula for students aged 2 to 5yrs old.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westwind Preparatory Academy
Phoenix, AZ05-2006
Skills
- Bank Reconciliation
- Timekeeping Systems
- Payment Scheduling
- Invoice Processing
- Payroll Management
- Audit Support
- Internal Controls
- Accounts payable management
- Problem Resolution
- Purchase Order Management
- Data Entry
- Data inputting
- Payroll Processing
- Payment Processing
- Records coordination
- Willing to Learn
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Team Building Leadership
- Planning and coordination
- Relationship building and management
- Prioritizing and Planning
- Customer relationship development
- Team Management
- Proactive and Focused
- Self Motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Know Your Customer
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Continuous Improvement
- Time management abilities
- Client Relations
Timeline
Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager
Arizona Superstition Management
10.2015 - Current
Assistant Director
Phoenix Christian Preschool
08.2008 - 12.2014
High School Diploma -
Westwind Preparatory Academy
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