Melissa Valera
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
Locke Supply
03.2022 - Current
- Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits, and credits.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
AP & Assistant Manager
High Caliper Growing
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Process payment, Schedule meeting and trade show events, Receive and Send emails
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
AP & Billing Specialist-Temp Position
Western Flyers Express
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Process Payment, Data Entry using Excel, Indexing program, 400 programs, Call drivers when necessary and/or missing any paperwork (lumper, BOL, POS, etc.), Send invoice, Audit report
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Monitored customer accounts to identify and rectify billing issues.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Assisted with billing inquiries and provided timely responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
Assistant Manager
Oklahoma City Public School
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Create PR, Approve or denied any Staff Absence, Work with the School Budget (Tittle 1), Use the P card, Open and Close PO, Process payment and send for approval, Check students’ records if the clerk is not available, Check monthly report from Chase Bank, Do monthly report, Frontline, Check any record for student IC (infinity campus), Send record report, Stipends
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
Manager Bilingual of Accounts and Finance
Hyatt
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Payments and refund, Make Facturas fiscales from Mexico (folio), Excel Program, Accounts Payable, Make sure my team make the facturas on time, Call to the 3rd party or bank to process payment for the cards, Opera system and ServiceNow, Emails, Folio sent, Journal Report, Symphony program
- Processed vendor payments, invoices and account statements.
- Analyzed monthly balance sheets, income statements and cash flow information and wrote up reports.
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
- Hired and trained new employees, demonstrating best methods for serving clients and guests.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
OCCC
Oklahoma City, OK01.2026
Associate / Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Reading Community Collage
05.2015
High School Diploma -
Colegio Cooperativa Loyola San Cristóbal
Dominican Republic 08.2009
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Decision-Making
- Teambuilding
- Data Entry
- Excellent Communication
- Inbound/Outbound Calls
- Typing
- Interpreter
- Call Center
- MS Office
Certification
PC Repair Technician in the Dominican Republic.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Account Executive - Payables and Receivables
Locke Supply
03.2022 - Current
AP & Assistant Manager
High Caliper Growing
12.2021 - 03.2022
AP & Billing Specialist-Temp Position
Western Flyers Express
10.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Manager
Oklahoma City Public School
12.2020 - 11.2021
Manager Bilingual of Accounts and Finance
Hyatt
06.2018 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance
OCCC
Associate / Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice
Reading Community Collage
High School Diploma -
Colegio Cooperativa Loyola San Cristóbal
Similar Profiles
Natalie DayNatalie Day
Lighting & Controls Sales at Locke SupplyLighting & Controls Sales at Locke Supply
Roy JonesRoy Jones
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Customer Service Representative at Locke SupplyWarehouse Forklift Operator/Customer Service Representative at Locke Supply
Paul BrothertonPaul Brotherton
Recieving Associate at Locke SupplyRecieving Associate at Locke Supply
La'Brittnee WalzerLa'Brittnee Walzer
Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator at Locke SupplyWarehouse Worker/Forklift Operator at Locke Supply
Kaylynn NormandKaylynn Normand
Phlebotomist-PSR II at Diagnostic Laboratories of OklahomaPhlebotomist-PSR II at Diagnostic Laboratories of Oklahoma