Sal Samiee

*** ****** ****

Menlo Park, CA *****

650-***-**** - aduwol@r.postjobfree.com

Summary:

·Accounting professional with purchasing experience that has demonstrated expertise with over 5+ years in management of general accounting functions. Collaborate effectively with business managers to resolve variances, refine forecasts and identify opportunities for improvement.

·Administer Procure to pay process/system. Excellent communicator, computer proficient in ERP systems such as NetSuite, Concur, Coupa, Oracle 11i, Oracle R12, SAP, Intacct, Bill.Com, OnBase, Expensify, QAD, Salesforce, Workday, gRemedy, Silicon Valley Bank, Wells Fargo, AMEX, Trip Action, Direct Travel and Zendesk

Employment History:

Grail, Inc. / NexusCW

Menlo Park, CA

Sr. AP Accountant

07/2022 – Present

Processes accounts payable invoices via Coupa validating quantities, prices, discounts and sales tax. Also ensure proper coding of new invoices processed

Ensures correct sorting, general ledger coding and matching of invoices/receipts, where applicable

Compare purchase orders, prices, payment terms and other charges against the invoice. Process 2-way and 3-way matched invoices as well as non-PO invoices to ensure proper entry into the financial system.

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues

Conducts month end closing tasks

Manage new vendor setups by acquiring W-9 forms from vendors and entering vendor information via Coupa and Netsuite

Validate vendor invoices and obtain appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment, ensuring credit is received for the discrepancy

Communicates with Purchasing regarding inquiries and issues related to purchase orders

Maintain good relationships with vendors and respond to inquiries

Process expense reports for employees via Concur

Alector, Inc. / CVPartners, Inc.

South San Francisco, CA

AP Specialist

11/2021 – 5/2022

Provided full cycle Accounts Payable support to facilitate timely vendor payments Processed vendor invoices with two and three-way matching, review Invoices to ensured proper approval for two-way match and receipt/packing slip for three- way match and obtained approvals for vendor payments

Entered vendor invoices in Coupa/NetSuite; resolved issues; followed up with approvers to approve invoices in Coupa

Responded to vendor invoice/payment inquiries and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner

Worked closely with vendors and PO owners to resolved any issue PO items Assisted with weekly vendor payment processed and annual 1099 filings

Reviewed and processed employee expense reports in accordance with company travel policy

Pinterest, Inc. / Nextgen Technologies, Inc.

San Francisco, CA

AP Accountant

08/2020 – 11/2021

Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment – Oracle R12

Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices

Onboard new vendors with appropriate documentation

Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies

Assist with month end close, reviewing invoices and account analysis to ensure completeness of accruals

Work closely with audit team on required deliverables Assist with other ad hoc projects as needed

Review expense reports via Expensify according to company policy

Communicate and document system issues & errors to support teams

Auris Health, Inc. / CVPartners Inc

Redwood City, CA

AP Specialist

11/2019 – 08/2020

Manage full-cycle AP workflow from timely and accurate processing of incoming AP invoices in SAP; this includes 3-way matching, coding and entering invoices and processing vendor payments

Assist in handling all vendor correspondence via phone or email

Attaches the corresponding purchase orders to incoming invoices with all supporting documentation.

Prepares batch check runs, wire transfers, and ACH transactions.

Assists with monthly status reports, and monthly closings.

Files, maintains, and distributes accounting documents, records and reports.

Performs other duties as required to support Accounting Department

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

Credit card reconciliation

Assist supervisor with special projects

23andMe / Pinpoint Talent

Sunnyvale CA

Sr. AP Specialist

9/2019 – 11/2019

Process Accounts Payable data entry in NetSuite for vendor bills received via email

Review system records in NetSuite to ensure proper 3-way and 2-way match

Assist with the creation of Non-compliance Purchase Orders during transition period

Follow up on purchase orders, vendor bill, and expense report inquiries from either employees or vendors

Ensure compliance in Accounts Payable processes and assist accounting manager with other tasks as needed

Jobvite / Robert Half

San Mateo, CA

AP Specialist

6/2019 – 9/2019

·Responsible for PO and Non-PO invoices through Coupa & Intacct

·Review and audit employee expense reports in Coupa

·Follow up on purchase orders, vendor bill, and expense report inquiries from either employees or vendor

·Setup and maintain vendor records in Coupa & Intacct (i.e. W-9 forms, banking details, etc.)

·Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing

·Full-cycle accounts payable (Procure-to-pay)

·Fixed assets / reconciliation

·Balance sheet accounts reconciliations

·Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies

·Proactively work with management on ad-hoc projects

Vir Bio / Ashton Carter

San Francisco, CA

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

3/2019 – 5/2019

·Responsible for PO and Non-PO invoices through NetSuite

·Post invoices and process invoice uploads

·Process weekly check runs and wires using Wells Fargo

·Code invoices or review coding on purchase orders

·Review vendor statements and research discrepancies as needed

·Review and process expense reports through Concur and ensure adherence to company policies

·Provide internal and external reports

·Reconcile discrepancies with vendors

Qualys / Controller’s Group

Foster City, CA

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

1/2019 – 3/2019

·Process all incoming invoices accurately and efficiently using NetSuite and Coupa

·Verify invoice information and submit into invoice processing database

·Process a high volume of scanning and data entry with accuracy; ensure proper documentation is attached

·Communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service to vendors and agents

·Research and follow-up on late or missing payments or invoices

·Respond to all inquiries and requests in a timely and professional manner

·Meet all necessary deadlines such as check runs cut-offs, ACH, Wire and mailings

·Keep management informed of outstanding issues and suggest improvements when appropriate

·Perform other duties as required

Exabeam / De Winter Group

San Mateo, CA

Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

9/2018 – 1/2019

· Review, match and process vendor bills and payments, primarily in Coupa.

· Enter, maintain and reconcile A/P-related schedules in NetSuite, such as prepaids and accruals

· Set up new vendors and maintain vendor files to make sure information is complete and accurate, including obtaining W-9 and W-BEN documents

·Address vendor inquiries in a timely manner and in a positive and collaborative manner

·Code and submit corporate credit cards through Expensify

·Work on special projects as opportunities arise

·Establish partnerships between business operations, team leads, and business development members to obtain spending approvals and validate bill charges Review, match and process vendor bills and payments, primarily in Coupa

SugarCRM

Cupertino, CA

Accounts Payable Specialist

6/2017 – 8/2018

·Review vendor invoices to ensure they are properly authorized using NetSuite.

·Prepare and enter the daily accounts payable transactions/vouchers into accounting system,

vendor and employee expenses using NetSuite and Concur.

·Ensure that those vendor invoices that require purchase orders are appropriately processed.

·Assist in preparing the weekly check/wire transfer using NetSuite and Silicon Valley Bank.

·Review, verify and process employee expense reports to ensure they are in compliance with

Company Policy using Concur

·Assist with the month end close of accounts payable and accruals.

·Assist with other general accounting tasks and projects as assigned, including preparing 1099s.

·Assist with audits by providing supporting records and documentation.

·Support system/process implementation and testing.

·Provide timely responses to all accounts payable inquiries.

·Maintain vendor information including agreements, W-9, and banking information

·File and maintain vendor files

Viptela, Inc. / Accountemps

San Jose, CA

Accounts Payable Specialist

10/2016 – 4/2017

·Clean up of all AP & Expense related systems.

·Review, verify and process Employee expenses using Concur.

·Full Cycle AP, including reviewing, coding and routing all bills for approval using NetSuite.

·Reconcile, code, & manage all corporate Credit Card Expenses.

·Maintain all vendor and contractor records including contract management, set up and maintenance.

·Cash Management, Check Run, ACH, Wire & Credit Card Payments.

·Cash Application & Bank Deposits – Apply all credit cards, ACH & check payments from customers.

·Year End 1099 & W2, Payroll Taxes - Assist with compliance & reporting.

·Implement, document & maintain effective workflows to improve the close process & ensure timely and

accurate reporting.

·Special projects as needed.

Appdynamics, Inc. / 3 Bridge Networks

San Francisco, CA

Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

05/2015 – 7/2016

·Organize and process AP invoices using NetSuite in multiple currencies.

·Manage corporate credit card transactions.

·Process employee expense reimbursements using Concur.

·Prepare month-end JE’s, reconciliations and support schedules.

·Correspond with vendors and employees regarding payment statuses.

·Maintain vendor records, including obtaining W-9’s and filing 1099 forms.

·Perform various reports analyzing company expenses.

·Maintain records and files.

· Assist team in audit preparation and other general accounting functions.

LinkedIn, Inc. / TalentBurst

Sunnyvale, CA

Sr. Expense Associate

12/2014 – 04/2015

·Responsible for the audit of Employee Expense Reports using Oracle iExpense.

·Provide customer service for LinkedIn employees on reimbursements.

·Review transactions for completeness, reasonability, and occurrence.

·Daily review of incoming (e) mails and employee inquiries.

·Assist in AP transitional tasks during acquisitions.

·Perform daily processing of expense reports and candidate reimbursements.

·Support month-end close functions.

·Ensures compliance to Global Travel and Expense Policy.

·Drives monthly meetings to review open items/issues relating to expenses.

·Collaborate and build proactive, positive relationships with peers, managers, and internal customers to ensure global best practices and consistency within processes.

Tesla Motors, Inc. / West valley staffing

Palo Alto, CA

Expense Report/ Analyst

08/2013 – 3/2014

·Maintain company credit card program administered by Wells Fargo and Concur administrator.

·Process new purchase card request.

·Expedite international card requests, credit limit increases, and password resets.

·Escalate orders of fraudulent activity to cardholder.

·Tested and developed process and procedures for Accounts Payable, iExpense and iSupplier modules.

·Establish Out of pocket expense reimbursement accounts for employees.

·Audit credit card spending activity against company establishes policies to ensure proper practices are being followed.

·Provide back up to the payroll team, as needed using ADP.

·Assist with other special projects as required.

Facebook, Inc./ Artechinfo

Menlo Park, CA

Accounts Payable Analyst/Program Administrator Global T&E

12/2012 – 06/2013

·Tracked, audited and processed global Expense reports – Concur administrator.

·Candidate setups in Concur and International candidate expense reports.

·Assisted in the key Accounts Payable processes, such as monthly account.

·Reconciliation and analysis, Payout entries (PayPal & Bank) twice a month.

·Prepared and performed daily check runs using Oracle R12.

·Corresponded with vendors and responded to inquiries.

·Researched and resolved invoice discrepancies and issues.

·Reviewed, verified, entered and uploaded invoices into system.

·Provided supporting documentation for audits.

·Recommended changes to make the process more efficient.

·Assisted with month end close.

·Knowledge of 1099 processing in Oracle R12.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. /Aerotek

Foster City, CA

Full Cycle A/P Specialist

09/2010 – 12/2012

·Managed, processed and audited employee expense reports, using Concur and Oracle R12.

·Processed A/P ACH & Check runs weekly.

·Entered and Validated employees direct deposit information using Travelex.

·Assisted Internal Auditor quarterly with duplicate employee expenses.

·Created credit memo for duplicate charges in Oracle R12.

·Processed high volume invoices for payments: i.e. verifying and coding,

using Oracle R12, Brainware, gRemedy and MS Excel applications.

·Administrated AMEX corporate travel card program.

·Provided services for internal and external customers.

·Provided back up support to other accounting staff.

Genentech, Inc. / Accountants Intl

S. San Francisco, CA

Senior Accounting Assistant / Expense Report Specialist

09/2009 – 07/2010

·Responsible for auditing &processing daily expense reports (Roche & Genentech)

using SAP, PeopleSoft, Concur, MS Excel and gRemedy applications.

·Responsible for performing front-end audits and completing approval and posting

for approximately 300 expense reports daily.

·Responsible for performing back-end audits on a monthly, quarterly and annual

basis for compliance.

·Provided quality customer service to all clients, resolving client questions and problems

in a timely manner.

·Responsible for processing various interfaces with internal customers and external vendors.

·Demonstrated to identify improvements to and make recommendations to

business processes and procedures.

JDSU Corp. / Spherion Staffing

Milpitas, CA

iExpense report Analyst / AMEX P-Card Admin

07/2008 – 06/2009

·Audited all US & Canada expense reports for accuracy and

compliance within JDSU’s corporate policy.

·Using Concur, Oracle 11i, MS Excel and Markview 170 imaging system.

·Performed all data entry associated with each T&E in a timely manner.

·Supported all stakeholders with questions and answers concerning filed

reports and policy related issues.

·Supported the review of automated T&E processing technology and

continued system enhancements.

·Coordination of month end close procedures for T& E.

·Reconciliation of all month end T & E reports.

·Preparation and posting of journal entry transactions.

·Administrate Amex corporate procurement card program.

·Invoice Validation and process ACH request for employees.

eBay, Inc. / KForce Staffing

San Jose, CA

A/P / iExpense Report Specialist

10/2007 – 06/2008

·Approved and audited high volume domestic and international expense reports via

PIX, Concur and SAP.

·Reviewed the Expense Reimbursement policy.

·Interfaced with internal departments and external customers.

·Manual entry of employee expense reports and tuition reimbursement in SAP.

·Generated credit memos for over payments.

·Assisted with special projects as needed.

Education:

UCSC Extension; Network Engineering and Management, Certification, Santa Clara, CA

Bay Valley Tech; Electronic, Associate Degree, Santa Clara, CA

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