Rodelia Santiago
Fresno,CA
Summary
Results-driven Accounts Payable with proven record of streamline AP operations, improving workflow efficiency, and strengthening vendor relationships in fast-paced environments. Skilled in leading high- volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy across all payment, reconciliation, and month-end close activities .Known for enhancing internal controls and reducing payment errors. Adept in ERP systems, cross-department collaboration,maintaining full compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable
AvidWater, LLC
12.2020 - Current
- Receiving, verifying and entering 100+ invoices weekly into ERP system.
- Reconciling purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure accuracy before payment.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships while resolving billing issues.
- Scheduling and issuing payments through ACH, wires, checks and credit cards.
- Monitoring accounts, reconciling monthly statements and ensuring the AP ledger reflects accurate balances.
- Adhering to accounting standards, company policies, tax regulations and audit requirements.
- Preparing AP aging reports, cash requirements forecasts, and month-end closing entries.
- Assist with 1099, Property Taxes and Business Licenses, Permits and DMV compliance.
- Implement improvements to streamline AP workflows and reduce processing time.
Accounts Payable Manager
Trius Trucking, Inc.
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Oversee the end to end processing of high volume invoices including fuel cards, repair invoices, freight bills, lumper fees, and third party logistics charges.
- Manage relationships with fuel providers, repair shops, parts suppliers, factoring companies, toll agencies, and transportation service vendors.
- Reconcile fuel card statements, monitor unauthorized fuel purchases, and ensure proper allocation of maintenance and repair expenses.
- Validate purchase orders, driver receipts, and delivery confirmations for accuracy before approving payments.
- Manage weekly check run and ensure alignment with cash flow requirements.
- Resolve billing discrepancies with mechanics, dispatch, accounting and external vendors.
- Ensure all AP processes comply with DOT, IFTA, tax regulations, internal controls and audit requirements.
- Supervise AP clerks, coordinate workload, and improve process efficiency in a fast paced transportation environment.
- Utilize transportation management systems, fleet maintenance software, ande ERP accounting platforms.
Branch Manager
A-L Financial Corporation, Inc.
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Lead and manage daily branch operations focused on auto loan originations and servicing.
- Supervise, coach, and develop branch staff including loan officers and customer service representatives.
- Drive sales performance by meeting branch goals for loan volume, revenue and customer satisfaction.
- Review and approve auto loan applications, ensuring compliance with credit policies and underwriting standards
- Build relationships with auto dealerships for referral partnerships and loan pipeline growth.
- Build strong customer relationships and improved loan closing rates
- Oversaw cash handling,collection oversight, branch audits, compliance reporting and risk controls.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced loan processing time per application.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
Hanford, CAGED -
College of Sequoias
Visalia, CASkills
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Ability to work in High Volume Environments
- ERP Systems: SAGE; Quickbooks, Microsoft Dynamics
- Fleet Management Systems
- Error Resolution
- Invoice Discrepancy Investigation
- Variance Analysis
- Identifying Duplicate and Fraudulent Charges
- Strong Numerical Accuracy
- Audit Preparation & Support
- Data Entry with High Accuracy
Certification
Certified in Quikbooks
President's Award Nominee and Outstanding Support Staff Nominee
Recognized as a President's Award Nominee for outstanding performance, service, handwork and dedication to company values and a measurable impact on team success.
Outstanding Support Staff Nominee- Nominated for the Outstanding Support Staff Award for providing dependable operational support, and unwavering dedication to team success. Recognized for going above and beyond in daily responsibilities maintaining positive and professional attitude.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Accounts Payable
AvidWater, LLC
12.2020 - Current
Accounts Payable Manager
Trius Trucking, Inc.
08.2016 - 07.2020
Branch Manager
A-L Financial Corporation, Inc.
09.2015 - 07.2016
High School Diploma -
Hanford High School
GED -
College of Sequoias