Accounts Payable Specialist

Daniel Hernandez

**** *** ****** ~ Lufkin, Texas 75901

Mobile: 682-***-**** ~ ******.*************@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-hernandez-dallas-texas/

SUMMARY

Accomplished Accounts Payable Professional with 15+ years of experience in P&E, Oil and Gas, Auto, Real Estate, Retail, Advertising, Information Technology, Distribution and Manufacturing. Energetic, high degree of professionalism, strong problem resolution capabilities, and attentive to details. Maintains a high degree of accuracy in processing invoices. Proficient in vendor management, thrives in challenging and fast-paced environments. SAP S/4HANA Super User.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CONTRACT EMPLOYERS - Dallas, Texas May 2021 – April 2023

Accounting Consultant/Contractor

TOPGOLF ENTERTAINMENT GROUP

Accounts Payable Specialist - Remote

Processed PO and Non-PO invoices in a timely manner

Ensured invoice payments were processed and paid within agreed upon terms

Worked closely with other teams within AP and internal groups to ensure compliance with financial policies

Aided in troubleshooting invoices pending in queue

Investigated statements, collection letters and contacted vendors when necessary to resolve discrepancies

Communicated with vendors and responded to inquiries

Maintained systems, procedures, and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines

Monitored invoices in queue and exceptions to identify performance and/or system issues

Performed other related duties and project assignments as required

STREETLANE HOMES/ROOFSTOCK

Accounts Payable Specialist - Remote

Uploaded/Processed invoices for payment to the accounting software and initiate approval process

Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions

Communicated with vendors regarding payments and invoicing

Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements

Compared invoices to work orders for accuracy in systems (3-way matching)

Completed special projects when assigned

JCR DISTRIBUTORS

Staff Accountant

Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and legal compliance

Daily bank deposits and cash application

Posted journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed

Assisted in preparation of tax returns

Entered accounting related information into business logs

Inspected account books for efficiency and accuracy

Organized and update financial records

Performed monthly bank settlements

Prepared documentation for external auditors when needed

Processed customer invoices, process freight bills and continuation billing

Assisted with AR when needed

GENERAL DATATECH

Global Accounts Payable Specialist

Primary AP contact for the international vendors

Coded and process Non-PO and PO Global invoices

Kept track of the Goods Receipt, Invoice Receipt, Clearing Account

Ensured that significant vendors are monitored daily or as required

Assisted Supervisor and Controller with vendor payments

Worked to resolve the root cause of issues identified

CORE-MARK INTERNATIONAL

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Processed invoices for all PO invoices

Proactive vendor support for a portfolio of assigned vendors

Monitored the Goods Receipt, Invoice Receipt Clearing Account and ensure all open items are cleared

Monitored Open Text Report and ensure all transactions are processed timely

Contacted divisions as required for incomplete aged items in Workflow

Monitored the Sub Ledger and ensure that all transactions are cleared and current

Provided information to audit as directed by management

ENERGY TRANSFER – Dallas, Texas January 2016 – April 2021

Accounts Payable Senior Coordinator / Team Leader

Helped coach and train coworkers on Accounts Payable processes

Sole liaison for Retail stores and Facility locations for the Southeastern states

Improved, ensured positive resolutions for process, data integrity in SAP, OpenText and PDI

Managed utility disconnects and payment requests

Verified invoices and route for coding and/or approval

Processed 3-way match for PO invoices with a high level of accuracy

Maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions

Provided management with recommendations and solutions based on analysis of issues

Worked with AP Managers to transition AP processes into SAP from PDI

Assisted the Accounts Payable Team Consultants with technical system/AP issues

Reconciled vendor statements and monitor vendor accounts to ensure payments are up to date

Collaborated with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues

Maintained files and documentation thoroughly and accurately in SharePoint

Assisted with audit inquiries and responses where appropriate

Handled phone calls and correspondences related to Accounts Payable

Performed Excel uploads in PDI

SAP S/4HANA and OpenText Super User

Accounts Payable subject matter expert and tester for PDI, SAP and OpenText invoice process projects

Provided Ad Hoc for site spending by expense as needed

SKILLS

MS Office, Outlook, SAP, S/4HANA, Coupa, Yardi Systems, OpenText, PDI, SharePoint, QuickBooks, Lawson, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics NAV

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