SHIRLEY MATA

• Lead AP operations for multiple campaigns, coordinating across departments to ensure accurate invoice processing and timely payments.
• Designed and implemented step-by-step AP checklists and training sessions now used organization-wide as official guides for campaign teams.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for accruals, allocations, and reclassifications.
• Manage vendor relationships, maintain accurate vendor files, and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Execute ACH, wire, and check disbursements while ensuring compliance with company policy.
• Support month-end close by preparing accruals and reconciliations.
• Handle all vendor calls and communications, serving as the central liaison across campaigns to resolve issues quickly and maintain strong partnerships.

• Processed high-volume invoices and applied accurate coding to reduce discrepancies.
• Managed full AP/AR cycle, including vendor setup, payment processing, and account
reconciliations.
• Posted transactions, reconciled credit cards, and maintained purchase order records.
• Processed vendor payments via ACH, checks, and wires.
• Created intercompany purchase orders and company invoices to support accurate
financial reporting and cross-departmental transactions.

• Short-term role focused on streamlining AP processes and ensuring accurate invoice coding prior to company restructuring.
• Assisted with month-end closing entries and reporting.
• Maintained organized records for all vendor invoices and payments.

• Processed vendor invoices, ensured proper tax documentation, and issued 1099s.
• Managed petty cash, reconciled expense reports, and prepared intercompany invoices.
• Supported audits and tax return preparation with accurate financial documentation.

• Supported AP functions for productions including E! News and Quantum Leap (Seasons 1 & 2).
• Processed and reconciled a high volume of invoices, credit card statements, and expense reports.
• Produced financial reports including balance sheets and income statements.