20 Years of progressive experience in accounting/bookkeeping and administrative duties. Always looking for ways to reduce expenses and to increase productivity. Detail oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, hard worker, dependable who works well under pressure. Proven ability to quickly master new programs and systems.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Specialist / AP Specialist
Caminar
01.2024 - 02.2025
Open, review, scan, print and obtain approvals on all new invoices.
Entries for coding and proper authorization level in accordance with department policies and procedures
Enter daily invoices into Go Payables in a timely manner and accurate manner
Solve, by calling or emailing, the discrepancy on invoices, and payments
Prepare invoices approvals for weekly payment run
Respond to all inquiries in a professional and effective manner.
Keep the Staff Accountant and Accounting Supervisor Informed of important issues and critical condition
Proactively resolve issues with vendors relating to AP
Assist with annual audits by providing proper backups
Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned by Staff Accountant or Accounting Supervisor
Accounts Payable Specialist
Allogene Therapeutics
01.2019 - 03.2023
Perform full cycle accounts payable processes in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
Process vendor invoices for three-way matching of tangible goods invoices; obtain proper payment approval.
Record invoices to the proper accounting periods in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting principles.
Interact with Finance to ensure proper GL coding of invoices and expenses with proper documentation and approvals
Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox to ensure that all invoices and other vendor communication are properly addressed.
Assist with 1099s
Maintain effective accounts payable policies, procedures and internal controls
Assist with financial and tax audits as needed
Proactively identify and assist with implementing accounts payable system upgrades and process improvements
Assist with other ad-hoc requests and projects as needed
Satellite Office Clerk
Medac Anesthesia Business Partners
01.2017 - 01.2019
Coordinate the billing process support at satellite office.
Preparation of patient documents for scanning to Medac, Inc. in Augusta, Georgia
Form packet of patient information including copies of anesthesia consultation forms, demographic data sheet, bills, insurance card/data, etc.
Ensure packets contain all information prior to scanning into the online system.
Consult with appropriate department staff, facility staff, or anesthesiologists to gather missing information.
Gather payments received in office, open envelopes, copy checks, complete bank deposit tickets, and make bank deposits( unless a lockbox service has been established by the client)
Maintain necessary office supplies
Maintain an open line of communication with Accounts Executive and Account Supervisors
Maintain good working relationship with ambulatory surgery center, client business office and hospital staff
Answer patient and client phone calls in a professional manner
Satellite Office Clerk
Medac Anesthesia Business Partners
01.2014 - 01.2016
Coordinate the billing process support at satellite office.
Preparation of patient documents for scanning to Medac, Inc. in Augusta, Georgia
Form packet of patient information including copies of anesthesia consultation forms, demographic data sheet, bills, insurance card/data, etc.
Ensure packets contain all information prior to scanning into the online system.
Consult with appropriate department staff, facility staff, or anesthesiologists to gather missing information.
Gather payments received in office, open envelopes, copy checks, complete bank deposit tickets, and make bank deposits( unless a lockbox service has been established by the client)
Maintain necessary office supplies
Maintain an open line of communication with Accounts Executive and Account Supervisors
Maintain good working relationship with ambulatory surgery center, client business office and hospital staff
Answer patient and client phone calls in a professional manner
Medical Records Scanner
Women's Care Medical Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
Scan Medical Records into EClinical system, filing, and data entry.
Call doctors offices and hospitals to request medical records for pt's requesting them.
Bookkeeper
Garcia's Landscaping Service
San Mateo, CA
01.2003 - 01.2011
Accounts Payable: Code and enter vendor invoices, Generation of checks, and Resolve payment issues with vendors.
Accounts Receivable: Billing, Deposits, Collections and Resolve Billing issues with clients.
Cash flow management
Administrative Assistant
Manpower Temp Agency
San Mateo
01.2008 - 07.2008
Administrative Assistant, Axis Management Company
Answered phones, Data Entry, Filing and other general office duties.
Administrative Assistant, Betty Mills Company, San Mateo, CA
Answered phones, Provided support to sales department, Data Entry, Filing and other general office duties.
Investment Operations Assistant
Stanford Management Company
Palo Alto, CA
01.2002 - 01.2003
Processed and reconciled 10 equity portfolios.
Acted as liaison between external and internal accounts.
Responsible for inputting the daily stock transactions into the accounting system.
Notified Managers of any trade discrepancies and acted accordingly.
Used Bloomberg, Portia, and Advent software to balance portfolios on daily, monthly, and year end basis.
Reviewed daily cash and sales reports to determine appropriate course of action.
Maintained working knowledge of other operations analysts desks for cross training and backup purposes.
Administrative Assistant
Stanford Management Company
Palo Alto, CA
01.1991 - 01.2002
Provided wide range of administrative duties to various departments.
Entered sales, purchasing, and expense vouchers.
Issued purchase orders to vendors.
Information research for several departments.
Inventory control of internal computers, phone systems, and other office equipment.
Maintained daily ledger of petty cash transactions and purchase orders.
Responsible for ordering office supplies.
Assisted the receptionist with multi-phone system when needed.
Education
Medical Billing Specialist Certificate - Medical Coding Specialist Certificate
Canada College
01.2013
Skills
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and EClinical system, NetSuite, and SAP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Accounting Specialist / AP Specialist
Caminar
01.2024 - 02.2025
Accounts Payable Specialist
Allogene Therapeutics
01.2019 - 03.2023
Satellite Office Clerk
Medac Anesthesia Business Partners
01.2017 - 01.2019
Satellite Office Clerk
Medac Anesthesia Business Partners
01.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Records Scanner
Women's Care Medical Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
Administrative Assistant
Manpower Temp Agency
01.2008 - 07.2008
Bookkeeper
Garcia's Landscaping Service
01.2003 - 01.2011
Investment Operations Assistant
Stanford Management Company
01.2002 - 01.2003
Administrative Assistant
Stanford Management Company
01.1991 - 01.2002
Medical Billing Specialist Certificate - Medical Coding Specialist Certificate