Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Raquel Lona

***** ******* ***** **. *******, TX *7068 Mobile: 281-***-****

**********@*****.***

Summary of Qualifications Highly motivated and a quick learner with exceptional multitasking abilities assertive, trustworthy, discreet and confidential in interactions with individuals of all levels; detail oriented; resourceful in completing projects in a timely professional manner; performing great under pressure.

Experience Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

6/2011-7/2015 Renewable BioFuels, LLC

Vendor Account ReconciliationAccounts Payable/Receivables ReportingDaily Invoice Processing light/heavy volume (i.e. receipt of invoice, day stamp, 3-way matching, sorting, acquire approvals, etc.)Daily invoice scanning to system for e-filing/archivingReconcile Corporate credit card statementsCheck processing (i.e. check printing, matching, sorting, ordering, mailing)Weekly Filing of check files/processed invoicesWire Transfer and documentation (i.e. log on to Banking sites to initiate transfers once invoices approved and process)Check Distribution (i.e. stuffing, stamping, mailing)Expense Report Auditing and ProcessingDaily cash updates (i.e. Print Daily cash, update daily cash file)Check Request processing on demandVendor maintenanceMaintain professional contact with vendors in person or via phone conversation1099 Maintenance and processing (i.e. prepare reports, review, balance, etc.) Maintains W-9 records and ensures compliance with applicable IRS guide lines.Monthly Closing Process (i.e. accrual reporting, payables/receivables balance sheets, etc.)A/R- Posting and Processing of daily checks and Bank deposits (i.e. daily deposit runs, post daily deposits, update daily deposit log, etc.)Daily maintenance of AP/AR e-mail inboxes (i.e. daily invoice printing, archiving, etc.)

Assist other members of the team where needed

Accounts Payable Coordinator11/2008 to 5/2011 National Oilwell Varco - Contract

Vendor Account ReconciliationGenerate Accounts Payable ReportsReview all invoices for appropriate documentation and

approval prior to payment processingSort and distribute incoming mail when needed on a higher volume scale (over 1500 invoices weekly)Process 3 way P.O matching invoices, up to 50 plus line itemsPrioritize invoices according to payment terms and now cash discount potentialProcess check requests, cash advances and Expense ReportsHandled Vendor Inquiries and concerns prior to new process effective 2011Assisted with 1099 Maintenance in 2008 and 2009Reconciliation of vendor statements, research and discrepancy correctionsPayment Processing, Check Printing, Check Sorting and Reviewing, Check distributionMaintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policies and practicesAssist with other projects as neededAccounts Payable Processor4/2007 to 9/2008 Tremont Homes, Inc.

Meet weekly deadlinesData Entry of over 450 invoicesAccount reconciliationData ArchivingPayment ProcessingEdit/Review Accounting ReportsCustomer Service

Accounts Payable Processor

9/2006 to 4/2007 Saipem America Houston,TX.

Account Reconciliation Data entry of over 300 invoices Handle vendor calls on a daily basis Sort and match up daily invoices from over 80 vendorsFile Purchase Orders to help keep Organization3-way PO Matching

Invoice codingSpot-Checking of invoices for error

Accounts Payable Processor

1/2003 to 5/2006 Centex Homes Houston,TX.

High Volume account reconciliation Data entry of over 500 invoices to meet weekly deadlines

Handle vendor calls on a daily basis with great customer service skills

Train accounting and other department new hires when needed

Sort and match up daily invoices from over 100 vendors Helped in other departments when needed, learning new systems and programs in a short term basis

Handled assigned utilities for several communities with up to

300 spec homes or more and processed those payments on a weekly basis checking for outstanding inspectionsGeneral accounting such as itemizing and processing Month end reporting, Journal entries and submitting to the corporate officeFiling and data archiving on a weekly basis to meet deadlinesData research to meet reconciliation goals daily

Sr. Accounts Administrator

6/2000 to 12/2002 CMS, Inc. Houston,TX.

Manage the accounts payable department and make sure deadlines were met in a timely manner and accurate manner

Process weekly reporting for the office managerReconcile companies accounting and handle posting of payments on a daily basisHandle payroll for over 30 employees on a weekly basisMake collection calls on outstanding invoicesHandle and processed daily electronic and regular mailMade travel and hotel arrangements for the staffMatching and coding of daily invoicesHandle vendor and employee phone calls for the Office ManagerManaged daily billing and coding

Interests/Objective

To secure an accounting position that will allow me to advance and grow in my career with an Equal Opportunity Employer.Rich benefits and bonuses are a plus with a reasonable salary.Future Objectives is to finalize and acquire my Associates Degree in Accounting and pursue further higher learning.

Education Ashworth College Norcross, GA – Current /Pursuing Associates Degree in Accounting

Knowledge/Technical Skills

Solomon - CurrentMicrosoft Office Word and Excel, etc.Cognos Reporting- Low levelGlovia AccountingToKopen ImagingRO WriterCFA Application/AS400Schedule BuilderWalkWrite SELotus Notes web mailWindows 98/2000/ME/XP/7Adobe Acrobat Reader/EditorFlexyBrixOutlookSPS-PCTraining on SAPAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableAP/AR ReportingDaily CashPetty CashJournal Entries - Low level but can pick up fast if a requirementTechnologically InclinedNetworking (i.e. mapping, routing, connectivity, etc.)

References References are available on request.

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