Robert C. Warwick

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Norwalk, CA 90650

Email: ad2li0@r.postjobfree.com

Cell phone: 562-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Toughbuilt Industries, Inc. 8669 Research Drive Irvine, Ca 92618 10/2022 – 9/2023

Accounts Payable Manager - Managed the accounts payable department providing outstanding service for the advanced product design, manufacturer, and distributor with emphasis on innovative products with $100 million in revenue.

Manage a team of four AP Coordinators, including interviewing, recruitment and hiring.

Daily management of AP inbox and obtaining approvals for all invoices.

Collaborate with all departments for new system integration.

Complete vendor management and compliance for all new and existing vendors obtaining all W9s & W-8BENs.

Created and maintained departmental policies and procedures, job descriptions and performance evaluations.

Provided excellent communication and customer services for all internal and external customers.

Assisted Finance Team with month end processing, including accruals and account reconciliations.

Adherence to SOX corporate monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance and following all GAAP standards.

Generated and filed 1099s for all entities.

Total Vision, LLC 27271 Las Ramblas Suite 210 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 9/2019 – 10/2022

Accounts Payable Manager - Team–Builder of the accounts payable department providing service for the leading vision care provider with $100+ million in revenue and over 60 locations.

Provided leadership, training, and continuous workflow development to a team of four Accounts Payable Specialists on-site and two additional working remotely.

Supervised the daily posting of all accounts payable transactions ensuring timely payment and strived towards 100% General Ledger accuracy.

Managed daily & weekly check runs, ACH & wire payments, ensuring on-time payments with complete accuracy.

Collaborate & provide support for all levels of external & internal customers.

Negotiating with vendors to receive better terms and discounts to increase company profit and avoid unnecessary finance charges.

Reconcile monthly vendor statements and resolve differences by working with vendors and departmental managers.

Created daily Positive Pay reports and monitored fraudulent bank activities.

Weekly cash projection proposal to CFO.

Assisted with Month-end, quarter-end & year-end closings, including journal entries and reconciliations.

Prepare 1099 year-end reporting.

Consultant with multiple accounting agencies on long-term & temporary assignments 5/2017 - 8/2019

Stamps.com 1990 East Grand Ave El Segundo, CA 90245 10/2015 – 5/2017

Accounts Payable Supervisor – Supervisor of the accounts payable department providing service for the leader in the on- line postage industry with $400+ million in revenue.

Initiated weekly wire payments & and check runs ensuring on-time payments with complete accuracy for five companies.

Provided leadership, training, and development to a team of four Accounts Payable Specialists on-site and two additional off-site.

Reallocated job duties for staff to improve workflow by focusing on individual’s strengths and responsibilities that reduced redundancy of effort and significantly lowered processing errors.

Project lead for Chart of Account conversion and expense reporting to Concur.

Transitioned Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Receiving functions of a $100 million Endicia, Inc. acquisition.

Adherence to SOX corporate monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance and following all GAAP standards.

Continuous audit of all accounts payable functions, policies, and procedures to improve transaction-processing efficiency.

Effective, daily communication with all levels of management.

Daily Positive Pay and monitor fraudulent bank transactions.

Prepare accounts payable audit work papers for year-end audit review.

Facilitated the coordinated and accurate reporting of 1099’s to federal and state jurisdictions at year-end.

Implemented new and improved company policies and procedures.

Negotiated payment and discount terms with suppliers/vendors that extended payment due dates and improved company profits.

Kawasaki Motors Corp. 9950 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92714 7/2013 – 7/2015

Accounts Payable Supervisor – Supervisor of the accounts payable department providing service for a leader in the power- Sports industry with $1.6 billion in revenue.

Supervise daily ACH & wire payments and weekly check runs ensuring on-time payments with complete accuracy.

Control daily AP workflow along with leadership of two AP Analysts.

Strict adherence to JSOX corporate monthly and quarterly compliance and following all GAAP standards.

Continuous review of all accounts payable functions, policies, and procedures to improve transaction-processing efficiency.

Effective communication with all levels of management daily.

Review daily Positive Pay and monitor fraudulent bank transactions.

Prepare accounts payable audit work papers for year-end audit review.

1099 processing at yearend.

Escheatment of old outstanding checks to multiple states.

Emcore Corporation 2015 Chestnut Street Alhambra, CA 91803 9/2012 – 6/2013

Accounts Payable Manager – Manager of accounts payable department providing service for a publicly traded leader in fiber optics and transmitter receiver technology with $400+ million in revenue.

Initiated weekly wire payments & and check runs ensuring on-time payments with complete accuracy.

Monitored daily AP flow of two AP associates and one long-term temp.

SOX corporate monthly and quarterly compliance and following all GAAP standards.

Monthly and quarter end close. Month end account reconciliations with journal entries.

Purchase Card administrator company wide.

Maintained Positive Pay and monitored fraudulent bank transactions.

AP month end account reconciliations.

Daily cash flow to the Controller.

Filing of monthly and quarterly sales and use tax with 100% on-time accuracy.

Constant improvement to AP internal controls for most advantageous efficiency.

Implemented new company policies and new procedures. Communication with all departments.

Audit work papers for year-end audit review.

Universal Electronics, Inc. 6601 Gateway Drive Cypress, CA 90630 3/2011 – 8/2012

Accounts Payable Supervisor – Manager of accounts payable department exceeding the demands for a publicly traded global leader in wireless control technology with $500+ million in revenue.

Supervised weekly wire & ACH payments and check runs ensuring on-time payments with complete accuracy.

Controlled daily AP flow along with leadership of two AP associates and one staff accountant.

Strict adherence to SOX corporate monthly and quarterly compliance and following all GAAP standards.

AP month end & quarter end close with journal entries and account reconciliations.

Preparation of daily cash flow to the CFO.

Filing of monthly and quarterly sales and use tax with 100% on-time accuracy.

Continuous improvement to AP internal controls for optimum efficiency.

Collaborated and communicated with all departments on updates to new company policies and new procedures.

Prepared accounts payable audit work papers for year-end audit review.

Escheatment of old outstanding checks to multiple states.

Beachbody, LLC 3301 Exposition Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90404 8/2009 – 3/2011

Accounts Payable Supervisor - Directed the accounts payable department providing accurate and timely processing for a privately held health and fitness company with more than $400+ million in revenue.

Controlled bi-weekly check runs and daily AP processes; supervised two AP coordinators and managed vendor/supplier relations while overseeing the processing of invoices and expense reports in iExpense module.

AP month end & quarter end close with journal entries and account reconciliations.

Maintained guidelines to corporate, accounting and GAAP standards; address escalated issues from vendors regarding accounts payable; and ensure accurate and compliant AP files and records in accordance with company policies.

Managed the implementation of AP related business efficiency projects and helped to continually improve and simplify the AP function and supplier payment process.

Implementation of the iExpense program companywide.

Daily sound and effective communication with all levels of management.

Performance Team Freight Systems, Inc. 11204 Norwalk Blvd. Santa Fe Springs, Ca 90670 11/2007 – 8/2009

Accounts Payable Manager – Lead entire accounts payable department, ensuring payment processing was met for a privately held third party dedicated logistics provider with $250+ million in revenue.

Provided leadership, trained, and mentored two accounts payable professionals.

Continuous review of all accounts payable functions, policies, and procedures to improve transaction-processing.

Prepared daily and monthly wire transfers as requested directly by the CFO and controller.

AP month end & quarter end close with journal entries and account reconciliations.

Provided daily analysis and month-end support for accounts payable processing to seven company locations.

Reviewed daily bank activity for prevention of fraudulent transactions.

Ensured accounts payable audit work papers were completed for year-end audit review.

Escheatment of old outstanding checks to multiple states.

Omniteam, Inc. 9300 Hall Road Downey, CA 90241 6/2004 – 11/2007

Accounts Payable Supervisor/Operations Analyst– Directed the full cycle for the accounts payable department. Provided job costing and inventory analysis ensuring company fiscal year end compliance and profitability for a privately held food equipment manufacturing company with $75+ million in revenue.

Hands-on supervising and coaching of three accounts payable coordinators.

Directed daily flow of the accounts payable processes, providing accurate and timely settlement of vendor invoices.

Coordinated monthly wire transfers as requested directly by the CFO.

Negotiated and monitored expenditures and recommended cost saving measures in-line with corporate budgets.

Examined all accounts payable processes, procedures, and reports to improve transaction-processing efficiency.

Improved cash retention lowered overall cost of operations.

Daily communication with all department directors and managers fostering a positive working atmosphere.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

University of Phoenix, Southern California Campus – GPA 3.75

Associate of Arts Degree, Accounting and Certificate in Accounting

Cerritos College Norwalk, CA

Proficient in Sage Intacct, Bill.com, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Acumatica, Glovia, MAS 500, Peoplesoft, Lawson Software, Quickbooks, Syteline, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Concur, & Expensify.

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