LEAH SOLIS VILLALAS
Converse, TX 78109
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PROFILE
Substantial experience as Accounting Specialist. Proven ability to provide the highest level of accounting services while consistently reducing expenditures, increasing profitability. Fully knowledgeable in all aspects of database management and accounting. Highly trainable, able to develop new skills, grasp new ideas and integrate them into desired results. Team oriented with excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. Well organized with strong attention to detail. Extremely reliable, able to work under strict deadlines with minimal supervision. Proficient in Windows 98/2000/XP, Word, Excel, Outlook and Access. Fluent in English and Tagalog. ACHIEVEMENTS
Increased profitability by trimming an average of $500,000 annually from company’s expenditures
Consistently met or exceeded performance expectations, processing greater than 99% of invoices within vendor early discount deadlines
Increased productivity as an integral part of the #1 accounting team companywide that “gets more done with the same staff” year after year, as described by the company President in Special Recognition of Accounts Payable Department – Arlington Branch in 2005
SKILLS
Providing payments to vendors and processing invoices to avoid any credit holds, assisting in the ease of financial flow of ordering of the purchasing department, other skill include:
● Reviewing all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
● Sorting and distributing incoming mail
● Processing 3 way P.O. matching invoices, up to 100 plus line items
● Prioritizing invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
● Processing check requests
● Auditing and processing credit card bills
● Matching invoices to checks, obtaining all signatures for checks and distributing checks accordingly
● Responding to all vendor inquiries
● Reconciling vendor statements, researching and correcting discrepancies
● Assisting in month end closing
● Maintaining files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
● Assisting with other projects as needed
Proficiency in EDI invoicing and affiliated distributor’s payments WORK EXPERIENCE
March 2016- Customer Service Representative
Feb 4 2017 Centralized Showing Services - San Antonio, Texas Customer Service Representative assist clients (licensed real estate agents/brokers) in scheduling their showing appointments by using proprietary, confidential electronic system.
May 2000- Accounts Payable Specialist
July 2015 Dominion Electric Supply Co. – Arlington, Virginia
Report to Accounts Payable Supervisor, responsible for providing complex technical support to Accounts Payable Department
Audit, process, and approve an average $3.5 Million monthly in invoices and payment requests, handling 85 vendors and reconciling discrepancies
Respond to and satisfy all vendor and company queries regarding specified audits maintaining superior standards of professionalism and courtesy
Develop and maintain Microsoft Excel and Access spreadsheets to record transactions and create queries to assist in research and resolution of accounting issues
Effectively train and advise new personnel on accounting duties as well as company policies and procedures ensuring compliance
Coordinate in all levels of business relations within the company and beyond with diverse groups and personality types to achieve the highest levels of productivity
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recording general ledger entries, preparing invoice deduction or debit notices, distributing payments to appropriate vendors, analyzing and tracking accounts payable data, ensuring timely and accurate month-end closing reports
June 1999- Projectionist, Customer Service & Sales May 2000 Regal Cinemas 10 Ballston – Arlington, Virginia
Member of Grand Opening staff
Trained new personnel in all areas of operating a successful movie theater
Operated all 10 movie projectors, maintaining set schedule, ensuring optimum viewing
Conducted ticket sales and checks, assisting patrons and maintaining theater cleanliness
Provided timely service with consistent customer satisfaction as concessionaire and café manager
Fulfilled accurate inventory control at nightly closeout June 1998- Customer Service
June 1999 McDonald’s Corporation 4834 Lee Highway – Arlington, Virginia
Developed strong interpersonal and time management skills working in a fast paced, team oriented environment
Learned the value of pride in work
Trained new staff in cashier operations and customer relations EDUCATION
Graduated from Yorktown High School, Arlington, Virginia in May of 2000 REFERENCES
Personal and professional references available upon request