Maria Velez
Accounts Payable
Miami,FL
Summary
Dynamic accounting professional 20+ years of experience demonstrating financial expertise related to Accounts Payable Operations, proven team collaborator with broad-spectrum operations of accounting technologies. Posses advanced competencies and qualifications, solidified through practical application in diverse public and private organizations. Proficiency in generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and track record of cumulative successes across high-volume and deadline-driven projects. Demonstrate advanced technical aptitude in financial management systems (FMS)
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable
Club Med
Miami, FL
08.2021 - Current
- Handle high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Collaborate closely with purchasing department personnel to resolve any discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
- Maintain an organize filing system for all financial records.
- Verify coding of invoices to ensure proper general ledger posting.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and suppliers
- Responsible for creating, updating and activating all suppliers area for over 8 entities
- Process all biweekly payments for multiple entities
Accounts Payable
Concurrent Group LLC
Miami, FL
06.2018 - 07.2021
- Handle all accounts payable functions, process weekly payments, review statements, and perform constant and accurate financial data entry
- Create and maintain great business relationships with clients, team members and vendors
- Verify transaction details to ascertain and record accurate values for receivables and total balances
- Provide leadership by sharing and teaching learned applied knowledge to others within department to improve team.
Accounts Payable
Audiology Management Group
Miami, FL
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Calculated routine and complex figures pertaining to discounts, percentage allocations, and credits
- Successfully completed processing for a total of ~800 invoices per month for high-volume organization.
- Process weekly payments
- Reconcile credit cards assigned to all employees
- Process and pay expense reports
Accounts Payable
KW Property Management & Consulting
Doral, FL
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Oversee all Accounts Payable activities for 40+ properties, including processing of approximately 2,000 monthly invoices and all weekly payments
- Update and maintain detailed accounting records and spreadsheets
- Report any changes to internal ticket system to process new suppliers and update changes
- Delivered exceptional customer service and follow-through with internal and external parties.
Accounts Payable
Town of Miami Lakes
Miami Gardens, FL
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Process weekly invoices and check payments for all departments
- Post journal entries for cash receipts
- Create and update existing suppliers
- Review statements, research and resolve any discrepancies
Accounts Payable
Republic Services, Inc.
Medley, FL
10.2003 - 12.2009
- Create and update all suppliers
- Maintain Purchase Order Log
- Process and pay weekly invoices
- Reconcile bank statements
- Safety department's administrator
- Process 1099's multiple divisions
Accounts Payable
Adventure Sports
Doral, FL
03.2013 - 04.2014
- Process all Accounts Payable functions for multiple retail, warehouse and online entities
- Audit Inventory against Sales Receipts
Education
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Florida International University
01.2013
Skills
- Accounting Software Proficiency
- Data Entry
- Invoice Processing
- Payment Processing
- Statement Reconciliation
- Account Auditing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Resolution
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Team Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Accounts Payable
Club Med
08.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable
Concurrent Group LLC
06.2018 - 07.2021
Accounts Payable
Audiology Management Group
10.2016 - 06.2018
Accounts Payable
KW Property Management & Consulting
10.2014 - 10.2016
Accounts Payable
Town of Miami Lakes
03.2014 - 09.2014
Accounts Payable
Adventure Sports
03.2013 - 04.2014
Accounts Payable
Republic Services, Inc.
10.2003 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Florida International University