Well-qualified professional specializing in AP and AR with more than 5 years of experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Brenntag
2022.08 - Current
Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
Trained new team members on accounts payable procedures, ensuring smooth transition into their roles and fostering a culture of teamwork within the department.
Identified opportunities for cost savings through analysis of spending trends and proactive negotiation with vendors.
Safeguarded company assets by enforcing strict adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements in the accounts payable process.
Facilitated month-end closing activities by ensuring all outstanding invoices were processed accurately and efficiently.
Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst
DHL Express
2020.01 - 2022.08
Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department by identifying opportunities for process automation and operational efficiency.
Reduced days sales outstanding through timely follow-ups on overdue invoices.
Perform daily and monthly cash reconciliation.
Identified payer problems and billing discrepancies.
Applied incoming payments to the correct customer accounts
and receivable invoices.
Identifying areas for improvement and negotiating with
stakeholders to implement changes.
Assist in month closing by assuring all appropriate information is
entering into system.
Optimized cash application procedures for accurate allocation of payments to appropriate invoices.
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
2019.05 - 2020.01
Enhanced vendor relationships through timely communication and effective resolution of discrepancies in billing statements.
Improved cash flow management for the company by effectively monitoring and managing outstanding payables.
Managed a high volume of invoices, ensuring accurate coding and prompt approval from relevant departments.
Trained junior staff members on accounts payable best practices, fostering a cohesive and knowledgeable team environment.
Reduced late payment fees by consistently meeting payment deadlines through efficient prioritization of invoices.
Accounts Payable Analyst
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
2017.10 - 2019.05
Review invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
Perform invoice and general-ledger data entry.
Execute credit card and bank account reconciliation.
Generate purchase orders when necessary.
Obtain and print signatures on all checks.
Assist senior financial officers as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Business Administration And Management
Universidad San Marcos
Virtual
2001.05 -
English For Service Centers. - English
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje
Alajuela, Costa Rica.
2001.05 -
Skills
SAP
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Timeline
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Brenntag
2022.08 - Current
Senior Accounts Receivable Analyst
DHL Express
2020.01 - 2022.08
Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
2019.05 - 2020.01
Accounts Payable Analyst
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics
2017.10 - 2019.05
Bachelor of Administrative Studies - Business Administration And Management
Universidad San Marcos
2001.05 -
English For Service Centers. - English
Instituto Nacional De Aprendizaje
2001.05 -
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