Zaida Palacios
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Specialist
Dywidag Systems International
Bolingbrook
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Processed vendor invoices for timely payment and accurate record-keeping.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Processed accounts payable transactions in a timely manner according to established policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of payments made to vendors.
- Coordinated with vendors to address inquiries and resolve issues efficiently.
- Reviewed and resolved discrepancies in billing and payment records.
- Investigated discrepancies between purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.
- Managed purchase order matching to ensure compliance with company policies.
- Maintained organized files for all accounts payable transactions and documentation.
- Collaborated with internal departments to streamline accounts payable processes.
- Utilized accounting software to input data and track outstanding payments.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Prepared checks for mailing or electronic payment processing.
- Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure prompt payment of invoices.
- Worked closely with department personnel to produce accurate and timely bills.
- Answered inquiries from internal departments regarding accounts payable status.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Managed bookkeeping and accounting systems and completed data entry with accuracy and efficiency.
- Processed employee expense reimbursements according to company policy guidelines.
Receptionist, Billing Clerk, & Accounts Payables
Champion Logistics Group
Northlake
12.1997 - 10.2020
- Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate staff.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Assisted in processing incoming and outgoing mail promptly.
- Managed customer inquiries regarding billing issues and payment discrepancies.
- Processed invoices and payments accurately and promptly.
- Communicate effectively with vendors regarding payment inquiries and issues.
- Prepared checks for payment of vendor invoices on a timely basis.
- Researched and responded to inquiries from vendors regarding invoice status or payment issues.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Verified accuracy of coding on invoices prior to processing payments.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
- Maintained billing records in the accounting software system regularly.
- Provided training and support to new team members on billing procedures.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities as needed.
- Performed filing duties including sorting incoming mail, maintaining filing system, and organizing documents.
- Performed data import, scanning, or manual keying processes to verify invoice accuracy.
- Coded invoices to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Reviewed employee expense reports for compliance with company policy guidelines.
Education
Associate of Business Administration -
DePaul University
Chicago, IL05-1990
Skills
- Invoice processing
- Purchase order matching
- Payment processing
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Data entry accuracy
- Vendor management
- Electronic payments
- Data entry
Languages
English & Spanish (Fluently)
Professional
Timeline
Accounts Payable Specialist
Dywidag Systems International
09.2021 - 06.2023
Receptionist, Billing Clerk, & Accounts Payables
Champion Logistics Group
12.1997 - 10.2020
Associate of Business Administration -
DePaul University