Lake Forest CA *****
Cell: 714-***-****
Email: ********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
AP/AR Specialist
SKILLS AND CAPABLITIES
- Strong knowledge of general accounting procedures
- Experience with JDEdward's, Elite Enterprise and SYSPRO accounting
software
- Familiar with Quicken and QuickBooks accounting software
- Competent in Microsoft Windows and MS Office programs
- Capacity to rapidly master new computer programs
- Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills with a high level of
attention to detail
- Propensity to work independently with good organization and
communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure with a wide variety of
people in fast-paced environments
- Enthusiastic with a positive and helpful attitude
- Bi-lingual in English/Russian
EXPERIENCE
April 2007- Present, AP/AR Specialist, R.B. Dwyer Co. (Anaheim, CA)
Using SYSPRO accounting software
- Accounts Payable -
- Responsible for full cycle payables (including matching, batching,
coding invoices, cutting checks, etc) using SYSPRO accounting software
system
- Reconcile vendor accounts in the system and confirm appropriate
documentation was received
- Investigate vendor discrepancies and past due balances
- Respond to phone and e-mail invoice payment status inquiries with
updates within 24 hours
- Work with controller as necessary on selective issues including
assisting in monthly closing process, commission reports and other
duties as assigned
- Perform monthly bank reconciliation for multiple divisions, inventory
reconciliation for multiple warehouses and resolution of discrepancies
- Accounts Receivable -
- Review billing documents entered by clerks to verify accuracy and
ensure that accounts receivable invoice data was processed correctly
- Perform accounts reconciliation and resolution of short payments,
price or count discrepancy, etc.
- Interface with Customer Sales Division regarding credit adjustments
processing for pre-approved allowances and resolution of any
unauthorized deductions
- Investigate the shipping shortage/damage and file claims with freight
carriers
- Carry out control and follow-up on accounts placed on hold for
collections
- Ensure past due accounts have timely, consistent and appropriate
collection action taken
- Perform collections by contacting delinquent accounts
- Personally reduced past due average from 120+ days past due to 35 days
- Prepare bank deposits
Jan 2007 - Mar 2007, Account Payable Clerk, Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear
LLP (Irvine, CA)
(Ledgent Staffing Agency) used Elite Enterprise accounting software
- Responsible for daily high-volume processing of invoices, accurately
and in a timely manner
- Verified the accuracy of invoices received and ensured that accounts
payable data was entered and processed
- Contacted attorneys and other staff to obtain appropriate approval for
payments
- Performed Vendors statement reconciliation to ensure listed invoices
had been received
- Interacted with Vendors and resolved any account discrepancies.
Oct 2006 - Nov 2006, Account Payable Clerk, Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A.
Corporation (Irvine, CA)
(Account Pros Staffing Agency) used JDEdwards accounting software
- Responsible for auditing, matching and batching expense reports
- Processed expense reports into system
- Reviewed duty draw box Excel files, conversion 2004-2005 files using
Excel
Mar 2006 - Sep 2006, Accounts Payable Processor, Toll Brothers, California
Division (Orange CA)
(Account Pros Staffing Agency) used JDEdwards accounting software
- Responsible for daily high-volume processing of invoices, check
requests and other payables
- Ensured that accounts payable data was entered and processed in a
timely fashion
- Audited invoices and check requests for proper documentation and
levels of authorization
- Reconciled invoices to vendor statements, verified the information,
researched discrepancies
- Interacted with A/P vendors and internal corporate personnel
- Performed as liaison between subcontractors and company for proper
paperwork
Apr 2002 - Sep 2002, Bookkeeper, Donbass Arsenal Trust (Kharkov, Ukraine)
- Responsible for maintaining inventory and sales invoices using new
custom computer programs
- Evaluated and verified data, balanced and forwarded reports to main
office, trained other personnel
- Supervised several accounting clerks
Dec 1998 - Apr 2002, Human Resource Manager, SN Plus (Kharkov, Ukraine)
- Main responsibility was to interview, hire, and maintain personnel
files, salaries, and other payroll requirements
- Supervised several clerks
- Assisted Financial Department maintaining Storage and Inventory
Reports using invoices and receipts
- Assisted Director scheduling appointments and travel arrangements in
role of Executive Assistant.
- Coordinated telephone communications, and maintained official written
correspondence
EDUCATION
2006-2007 Orange Coast College
Completed following Courses necessary for Certificate in Accounting:
Introduction to Business; Business Communications; Excel; Accounting for
Information Systems; Fundamental Accounting; Accounting for Small Business;
Accounting with QuickBooks; Federal Income Tax Accounting; and Managerial
Accounting.
2004-2005 Huntington Beach Adult School, Medical Assistant Program
Completed Courses for: Medical Assistant: Administrative; Insurance
Billing, Clinical; CPR; and First Aid.
- Received January 2005, from California Certifying Board for Medical
Assistants: Certificate for California Certified Medical Assistant,
Administrative
2002 Accounting Principles (Kharkov, Ukraine)
1998 Management of Business (Kharkov, Ukraine)
1980-1985 Kharkov State Technical University of Radioelectronics
(Kharkov, Ukraine)
Received June 1985, Masters Degree in Computer Science; Qualification -
System Engineer