Dedicate professional who communicates clearly and concisely to establish relationship with customer, vendors and personnel. Well organized and resourceful individual capable of handling a wide variety of tasks with over 30 years of background. Seeking to secure and long term position where I can utilize my knowledge and experience.
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
2 Years 4 Months
Vista Community Clinic | 02.2024 - 06.2026
Processed vendor invoices accurately, ensuring timely payment and compliance with organizational policies.
Reconciled accounts payable statements, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial accuracy.
Executed weekly check runs, ensuring vendors received payments on schedule to support operational continuity.
Streamlined invoice processing time through accurate data entry and proactive vendor communication, enhancing overall workflow.
Maintained accurate records of financial transactions using accounting software to enhance data integrity.
Assisted in month-end closing processes by compiling necessary documentation and reports.
Managed vendor invoices for four stores within accounts payable, ensuring timely processing and accuracy.
Executed two-way and three-way matching of invoices and purchase orders to ensure payment accuracy.
Oversaw reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers, maintaining financial accuracy and compliance.
Managed check printing for vendor payments and employee reimbursements.
Optimized cash flow management by strategically scheduling payments.
Performed batching to organize and prepare invoices for payment.
Completed coding tasks for data processing projects.
Accounts Payable Specialist
3 Years
Nikkiso America, Inc. | 03.2014 - 03.2017
Ran aging reports for 13 countries and prepared invoices for timely payment processing.
Received and downloaded miscellaneous invoices from subsidiaries, headquarters, and intercompany; forwarded to managers for approval and saved e-copies for future reference..
After approval, code them for miscellaneous expenses, batching, and matching two and three ways.
Review and process employees expenses report.
Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Examined account books for accuracy and completeness. and recorded transactions.
Printed checks and processed bank transfers for payments to multiple countries in various currencies.
Education
ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS - Accounting And Finance
ELDorado College | Escondido, CA | 05-1993
Ranked in Top 90% of class.
CTEC Certification - Tax Professional Education
Hera's Income Tax School | Escondido, CA | 11-2013
Professional Development: Bussines and Personal Tax preparation.
Entrepreneurial Training Program - Finance
Weill Institute Small Business Development Center | Bakersfield, CA | 05-1995
Relevant Coursework: Finance & Administration
How To Better Organize, Control And Manage A/P
Padgett Thomson (AMA) | San Diego, CA | 05-1995
Completed AP course in Organize, Control and Manage Accounts Payable
Skills
Payment processing
Invoice processing
Bill processing
Expense management
Accounts reconciliation
Financial reporting
Vendor management
Entry verification
Data entry
Accounting software
Attention to detail
Expense reports
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Vista Community Clinic
02.2024 - 06.2026Read More
Account Payable Manager
Grangettos Farm & Garden Supply
03.2017 - 02.2024Read More
Accounts Payable Specialist
Nikkiso America, Inc.
03.2014 - 03.2017Read More
Hera's Income Tax School
CTEC Certification from Tax Professional Education