WORK EXPERIENCE
Pricing Finance Specialist
Ignite USA - A company of Newell Brands - Chicago, IL
January 2017 to December 2019
• Responsible for the setup of customer price files and promotions
• Provided pricing support including, but not limited to reviewing price changes and/or discrepancies, while communicating with customer service and sales to develop solutions
• Work with Sales and Customer Service departments to exceed customer expectations.
• This includes assisting with Customer purchase order issues, service requests to ensure that business needs for pricing and cost communication are met.
• Researched and resolved cost discrepancies with product pricing.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the pricing database Accounts Payable Lead
Ignite USA LLC - - Chicago, IL
November 2013 to December 2016
• 3-way PO match
• Processed weekly check runs
• Processed & maintained T & E reports
• Managed Month End Accruals
• Processed invoices and ensured proper G/L accounts were utilized correctly, while obtaining approvals from upper management for payment.
• Processed Indirect PO's for procurement
• Helped the organization migrate to SAP and cross trained departments on maintaining their own invoicing MAYRA
RODRIGUEZ
Accounts Payable Lead
Chicago, IL 60625
adjvxm@r.postjobfree.com
I am highly motivated individual with exceptional problem solving skills offering ability to efficiently process vendor invoices, rectify accounts payable issues and maintain current efficiencies. Over 18 years of Accounts Payable experience within multiple industries from world renowned distributors, Multi-Media Entertainment companies. From Private to Public companies I have been able to adapt to each company’s standards and learn the needs from each one.
Willing to relocate to: Los Angeles, CA - El Paso, TX - Austin, TX Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Seasonal Accounts Payable Clerk
Live Nation - Chicago, IL
April 2013 to October 2013
• 3-way PO match
• Processed weekly check runs
• Processed & maintained T & E reports
• Managed Month End Accruals
• Processed invoices and ensured proper G/L accounts were utilized correctly, while obtaining approvals from upper management for payment.
• Processed Indirect PO's for procurement
• Helped the organization migrate to SAP and cross trained departments on maintaining their own invoicing Seasonal Accounts Payable Clerk
Live Nation - Chicago, IL
June 2012 to September 2012
Processed payables for multiple venues which consisted some of the following duties:
• Process and maintain Accounts Payable invoices
• Submit new vendor information to AP help desk
• Contact vendors for W-9s (as needed)
• Prepared Check Deposits
• Communicated with Vendor's for payment inquiries
• As part of month end close worked on Bank Reconciliations
• Verify invoices for sales & use tax
Accounts Payable Specialist
AEG Worldwide - Los Angeles, CA
August 2010 to April 2012
Processed payables for multiple companies which included some the following duties:
• Prepared manual checks/ACH payments and obtained approval by management
• Processed invoices for payment to vendors by checking invoices for accuracy & resolving any discrepancies.
• Responsible for reconciling expense and petty cash reports, making sure they followed company policies
• Opened & Distribute mail accordingly
• Communicated with vendors regarding account status and requesting appropriate documentation when needed. EDUCATION
Associate in Accounting
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College - Chicago, IL January 2020 to Present
High school or equivalent in HS Diploma
Amundsen High School - Chicago, IL
September 1992 to June 1996
SKILLS
• Data Entry
• Microsoft Office
• Powerpoint
• Customer Service
• Quickbooks
• ACH
• Pricing
• SAP
• Accounts Payable
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Basic Accounting
December 2019 to Present
Obtained my certification for accounting while pursuing my Associates Degree at city colleges of chicago