Accounts Payable Specialist

I N D H I R A C H A N D R A S E K A R

** *** ***** ***** ******, Toronto, L1P1W4 437-***-**** **************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Accomplished Accounts Payable Specialist with a high degree of professionalism and strong problem solve resolution capabilities. Maintains 100% accuracy in processing invoices. Proficient at vendor management and thrives in challenging, fast-paced environments. Dedicated to providing the current state of –accounts report.

EXCEL SKILLS:

EXPERT IN V LOOKUP

PIVOT

PURSUING A FRENCH COURSE AFFILIATED WITH SENECA COLLEGE

COMPLETED MY TAX COURSE AND FAMILIAR WITH DT MAX SOFTWARE.

PURSUING PCP - PAY ROLL COMPLAINCE PROCEDURE - SENECA COLLEGE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accurately execute daily processes and controls in a timely manner while ensuring company policies are followed.

Invoice processing, for both purchase order invoices and other invoices, in multiple currencies including registering, coding, obtaining approval, and inputting data into our accounting software.

Provide internal and external audit assistance as required.

Handle the administrative needs of the AP/Finance Department

Conduct 3-way matching of purchase orders, shipment receipt documents, and invoices, working closely with the Procurement team.

verify, log, and mail checks, including expediting special handling.

Sort, register, scan, and store invoices, checks, and other documents

Carry out a full-cycle A/P

Experienced in Oracle, ERP-BAAN Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, APECS, Trill soft

Familiar with Quick books

Reconcile intercompany transactions.

Ad-hoc duties as requested.

Processing of freight and transportation invoices

Reconciliation and follow-up of prepaid and credit notes

Set up new vendors and manage existing vendor records in the accounting system.

Process employee expense reimbursements and prepare employee corporate credit card reconciliations.

Set up new vendors and manage existing vendor records in the accounting system.

Perform regular cheque runs, ACH, and wire transfers on a bi-weekly basis.

Review vendor statements and seek resolution on any outstanding items.

EXPERIENCE

Accounts Payable Specialist, Trillium Architectural Products, Canda July 23-Present

-Analyze and verify vendor invoice numbers and purchase order information. Decreasing errors and releasing payments to vendors.

-Processed invoice with appropriate supporting documentation, resolving discrepancies.

-Succeeded in converting Cheque vendor to EFT.

-Balance Batch summary reports.

-Resolved all payments problems.

-Processed Employee Expenses

-Experience in processing Credit Card payments.

-Effective in closing month-end reports.

-Processed 1500 invoices with 99% accuracy

-Experience in vendor management as well.

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Accounts Payable Specialist, Enwave Energy Corporation, Canada June 2021-June2022

–Entered all invoices to be paid.

–Maintained and updated vendor files

–Generated and balanced accounts payable reports to vendor statements

–Created and maintained a file system to easily access vendor documents.

–Full Cycle of AP

–Proceed with the month-end report.

–Experience in Petty cash processing

–Experience in visa processing

–Entities handled were Windsor, Toronto, Charlottetown, London, Windsor holdings.

–Handled 3 modes of payment.

–Experienced in entering payment in Scotia.

–Processing EFT and/or credit card receivables through data entry into the accounting system

–Responsible for bi-weekly cash requirements, preparation of payments

(printing of cheques, EFT, and ACH submission)

Accounts Payable Specialist, FGF Oct2018 – Jan2019

Canada

–Entered all invoices to be paid.

–Maintained and updated vendor files

–Generated and balanced accounts payable reports to vendor statements

–Created and maintained a file system to easily access vendor documents.

Accounts Payable Assistant, Icon Clinical Research Feb2013 – Jun2017

India

–Full Cycle Accounts payable

–Monitored accounts with 300+ vendors. Responded to vendor payment inquiries. Investigated pricing discrepancy.

–Ensured Payments (invoices, expense, Manual) for US, Canada, EU, and Apac Entities

–Verified accuracy of A/P batch output to ensure correct vendor coding which resulted in a 60% reduction in vendor reclassification.

–Conducted monthly closing process, accruals, and journal entries.

–Generated year-end schedules and work papers for audit.

–Managed expense reports. Reconciled credit and debit memos

–Pulled and processed invoices from vendors’ designated websites.

–Processed Investigator invoices

–Trained new hires and made sure their “onboarding” processes run smoothly.

–Maintained and organized accounts payable files

–Processed FCM, utilities invoices

Accounts Payable Specialist, Flextronics Jan2009-Feb2012

India

–Process 2-way and 3-way PO matching invoices utilizing the designated Finance accounting system. Process 2-way manual payment requests

–Coded and entered all data into the cost collection system.

–Printed disbursement checks, ensuring all necessary documentation is attached and obtaining supervisors' approval according to departmental procedures.

–Created reports and spreadsheets for vendors and consultants.

–Maintained files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policies and accepted accounting practices.

–Typed and printed purchase order

–Implemented a digital approval process that increased productivity by 30%

–Migrated to a Non-PO site and processed 1200 invoices per month.

–Researched and resolved customer inquiries timely and provided exceptional customer service.

–Renegotiated payment terms with dozens of suppliers/vendors from Net 7 to Net 30 days

–Enjoys positive working relationships with suppliers & subcontractors; recently recognized by the supplier for commitment and follow-through to resolve pay issues.

–Processed 500+ incoming invoices on a weekly basis

–Matched purchase orders with invoices, noted any discrepancies, researched and corrected problems.

–Maintain listing of vendors subject to 1099 reporting and process 1099’s at year-end

ACHEIVEMENTS

–Awarded “Star Individual Contributor “for demonstrating ownership in processes, reconciling supplier statements with in very less time and in maintaining good relations ship with both external and internal suppliers.

–Awarded Best Performance Award for processing 500 invoices quickly and error-free.

EDUCATION

Madras University – India – B.COM Pondicherry University –India – MBA

Certification:

Pursued SAP Courses and obtained certificates in the below Modules.

SAP Financial Essential

SAP Accounts Payable

SAP Accounts Receivable

SAP Material Management

SAP Sales and Distribution

SAP Essential Training

SAP Material Management

SAP 4HANA Financial Accounting Overview

SAP Material Requirements planning

Completed my Tax course and familiar Dt max software.

Pay Roll Compliance Procedure:

Gained knowledge in the following areas:

Cpp. EI, Calculation of CPP, EI

Calculation of Net Pay

Employment and Standard development act

Union and Collective Agreement\

Quebec legislation

Provincial and Territorial outside Quebec

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