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Sandra Lopez

Pembroke Pines

Summary

Detail-oriented accounting specialist with over 10 years of experience in full-cycle accounts payable across diverse sectors. Expertise in managing high invoice volumes exceeding 200 per week and executing complex reconciliations. Proficient in vendor relations, GAAP compliance, and utilizing multi-platform ERP systems. Bilingual communicator effectively supporting internal and external stakeholders.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Payable Specialist

AKAM
Dania Beach
03.2017 - Current
  • Receive, verify, and reconcile invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments, in compliance with company policy.
  • Implemented a spreadsheet system to streamline and prioritize payments for approximately 11 communities daily.
  • Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors and suppliers.
  • Prepared checks for mailing or electronic payment processing.

Accounting Support Analyst

Philips Medical
Pembroke Pines
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Verified and processed A/P transactions in SAP, ensuring GAAP and corporate compliance.
  • Audited travel and expense reports; managed distributor contracts and collections support.
  • Provided cross-functional reporting to regional finance and sales teams.

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Altadis USA
Fort Lauderdale
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Processed and posted credit card, Internet, and auto-draft payments.
  • Handled adjustments, research items, and write-offs while monitoring A/R trends.

Accounting Analyst (Latin America A/P Focus)

NCR Corporation
Fort Lauderdale
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Managed A/P operations across PR, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile.
  • Executed daily mass payments via Citibank; reconciled vendor and GL accounts.
  • Led AP process improvements and supported system migrations in Brazil and Chile.

Education

B.B.A. - International Business

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Associate Degree - International Business

Universidad San Buenaventura
Cali, Colombia

Skills

  • High-volume invoice processing
  • Three-way matching
  • Account reconciliations
  • Vendor management
  • Payment resolution
  • Month-end closing support
  • Intercompany transactions
  • Contract review
  • Insurance verification
  • Property management accounting
  • Microsoft Dynamics and MS Office
  • SAP and Oracle expertise
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • GAAP principles
  • Process improvement strategies

Timeline

Accounts Payable Specialist

AKAM
03.2017 - Current

Accounting Support Analyst

Philips Medical
01.2005 - 01.2010

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Altadis USA
01.2003 - 01.2005

Accounting Analyst (Latin America A/P Focus)

NCR Corporation
01.2000 - 01.2003

B.B.A. - International Business

Florida Atlantic University

Associate Degree - International Business

Universidad San Buenaventura

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