SARA MATOS
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Highly skilled Account Technician with experience in managing financial records, preparing reports and reconciling accounts. Possess strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and resolving discrepancies. Demonstrated ability to streamline processes for improved efficiency and accuracy. Successfully contributed to team objectives and business profitability through effective account management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Proterty Account Technician
U.S. Army Active Duty
JBLM, WA
05.2019 - Current
- Responsible for processing accounts payable and receivable transactions, including invoices and payments.
- Compiled financial reports for management review on a regular basis.
- Worked closely with other team members to complete projects within deadlines.
- Maintained accurate financial records of all transactions in the accounting system.
- Developed effective relationships with vendors to ensure timely resolution of issues.
- Evaluated existing processes and developed recommendations for improvement.
- Assisted with budget preparation and forecasting activities.
- Conducted audit reviews to identify discrepancies or areas needing improvement.
- Verified payment requests for compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Provided assistance with internal and external audits as needed.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of account balances.
- Reviewed vendor statements for accuracy and completeness of data.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking orders, shipments, returns.
- Analyzed current processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Performed month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries and accruals.
- Checked documentation for appropriate coding, catching errors and making revisions.
- Handled modification and updating of policies.
Property Book Officer
US Army
Honolulu, HI
04.2016 - 05.2019
- Managed the disposition process for excess property items according to established procedures.
- Verified asset serial numbers against inventory logs to ensure accuracy of records.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, directives related to Property Book operations.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in processes related to Property Book operations.
- Processed requests for new equipment and property items as needed.
- Assisted with budget planning activities related to property management.
- Performed reconciliation activities to resolve discrepancies between book and physical inventories.
- Monitored status of assets from acquisition through disposal or transfer.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to Property Book operations.
- Supported internal audits by providing requested documents and information pertaining to Property Book operations.
- Collaborated with other departments on projects involving the use of government-owned property.
- Created reports on acquisitions, transfers, disposals, modifications, repairs.
- Analyzed financial data related to Property Book operations in order to identify trends or patterns that could indicate potential issues or areas needing improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely receipt of items into the system.
- Reported discrepancies between actual assets and recorded data.
- Developed training materials for personnel responsible for managing Property Books.
- Provided support in responding to inquiries regarding property book transactions and account balances.
- Implemented and managed successful procedures for key control and physical security.
- Completed cyclical inventory accounts and investigated discrepancies.
- Documented transactions in automated property book and tracking systems.
- Evaluated excess equipment and processed disposal and redistribution orders.
- Reviewed all requisitions to check for proper authorizations.
- Maintained and updated property records in accordance with Army regulations.
- Prepared, reviewed, and monitored all documents for accuracy and completeness of property information.
- Conducted periodic physical inventories of assigned assets to verify their existence, condition, quantity, and location.
Supply Chain Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
Round Rock, TX
01.2007 - 05.2015
- Created reports to track performance metrics such as lead times, order fulfillment rates, and supplier quality ratings.
- Evaluated vendor performance regularly using various criteria such as quality control measures or turnaround time.
- Established relationships with key vendors to negotiate competitive pricing for materials and services.
- Identified potential risks associated with supply chain operations and developed mitigation strategies.
- Managed the flow of products through the supply chain network including sourcing, procurement, production planning, warehousing, distribution, customer service, returns management and disposal, recycling.
- Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify cost reduction opportunities within the supply chain.
- Prepared purchase orders according to specifications provided by internal departments.
- Developed plans for emergency scenarios such as natural disasters or pandemics.
- Resolved conflicts between vendors or customers quickly and efficiently.
- Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations related to transportation, storage, and logistics activities.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, shipments, inventories, returns.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing processes and procedures in order to identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of goods.
- Collected and reviewed information on suppliers, inventory and distribution to look for areas with suboptimal performance.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated prices and set up delivery schedules.
- Automated office operations, and managed client correspondence, stock record tracking, scheduling and data communications.
- Oversaw, assessed and responded to shortage processes.
- Sustained safety protocol to ensure proper, cost-effective and safe handling of equipment and material usage.
- Increased on-time transport arrivals by managing logistics, travel route planning, arrival date confirmation and cargo verification.
- Determined inventory goals, product stock, and risk management objectives and oversaw techniques to maximize inventory.
- Enhanced supply chain processes, strengthening planning procedures, organizing schedules and maintaining records.
- Implemented lean supply chain practices, reducing waste and improving process efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards across all supply chain processes.
- Directed logistics operations, including warehousing and transportation, to enhance distribution efficiency.
- Kept supply and demand in balance to support production goals and optimize volume.
- Utilized ERP systems to streamline supply chain operations and provide real-time visibility into inventory and order status.
- Negotiated prices and terms with suppliers, vendors or freight forwarders.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX05-2015
Skills
- Invoice Processing
- Purchase Order Management
- Internal Controls
- Bank Reconciliation
- Budget Preparation
- Expense Tracking
- New Policies Processing
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PDF, SAP
- Policy Review
- Organizing and Prioritizing Work
- Decision-Making
- Recordkeeping Organization
- Records Management
- Relationship Building
Affiliations
- Runner, Gardening
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- MSM-3
- ARCOM-8
- AAM-4
- Order of Saint Martin
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Certify
- Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma Certify
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Proterty Account Technician
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2019 - Current
Property Book Officer
US Army
04.2016 - 05.2019
Supply Chain Specialist
U.S. Army Active Duty
01.2007 - 05.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Central Texas College
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