SISA Accounts Payable Specialist

Accomplished professional. Detail oriented and dedicated with high skill adaptability. Highly organized with strong analytical and communication skills. Fast learner always willing to take on a new challenge. Self motivated, able to work independently. Promoted twice in seven years and quickly mastered skills needed for new position. Motivated to optimize productivity. Able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects. Highly trustworthy.
Strong recommendation from the Chief Financial Officer of former employer. Works well with vendors, customers and coworkers from all levels

RECENT EMPLOYMENT

May •••••Jul •••••: Superior Foods and Superior Foods International, Watsonville, CA
Accounting Department

May •••••Jul •••••: General Ledger Accountant

Maintained accuracy of general ledger accounts
Reported to and worked closely with the Chief Financial Officer
Posted journal entries; including month-end closing entries and accruals
Assisted in audit preparation
Supervised Accounts Payable Supervisor
Accounts Receivable backup as needed
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Oct •••••May •••••: Accounts Payable Supervisor
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Supervised four Accounts Payable clerks
Interviewed prospective employees
Assisted Accounting Manager with month end close and journal entries
Reconciled GL accounts
Scheduled vendor payments
Processed outgoing wires
Processed •••••s
Accounts Receivable training cash receipts processing, collection calls/emails, daily cash, bank reconciliation, collateral

May •••••Oct •••••: Accounts Payable Clerk

Matched POs to invoices
Coded and entered high volume of invoices into system for payment
Diligently investigated invoice discrepancies
Conducted biweekly check runs
Meticulously maintained vendor files
Promptly responded to vendors inquiries


Jan •••••Feb •••••: Seascape Resort, Aptos, CA
Accounting Department/Accounts Payable
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Responsible for all of Seascape Resorts Accounts Payable functions.
Managed invoices and approval process for all departments.
Responsible for maintaining and updating vendor files.
Conducted the weekly check run.
Administered all W9s and •••••s.
Maintained check stub/invoice control.
Reconciled vendors inquiries regarding payment.
Assisted in special projects as needed.
January ••••• Employee of the Month.

EDUCATION
June ••••• University of California Santa Cruz
•••••BA in Business Management Economics

••••• California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA, School of Business

••••• Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
••••• - ••••• SierrAspen Corporation, Aptos, CA
Office Manager/Technology and Finance Consulting
Responsible for A/P and A/R

COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Internet Capabilities