Accounts Payable Staff Accountant

Jose F. Jimenez

************@*****.*** Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 917-***-****

SUMMARY

Staff accountant with over fifteen years of experience in account reconciliations, monthly closing, budget versus actual reviews, accounts receivable processing, and accounts payable processing. Proficiencies in computer skills, problem solving, organization and communication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Alexander Wang LLC., New York, NY

(Privately held global wholesaler/retailer of luxury apparel, handbags, footwear, and accessories)

Staff Accountant (April 2020- April 2025)

Responsibilities include:

Maintained general ledger accuracy through account reconciliations, including cash, prepaids, deferred rent, fixed assets, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Review monthly expenditures for assigned departments and subsidiaries, prepare accrual journal entries as necessary, and perform comparisons to budget and investigate and resolve variances.

Process accounts payable invoices, including general ledger coding and coordinate approval with department leaders.

Vendor maintenance including verification of payment instructions, references and required documents (applications, W9s).

Assist on sales tax and financial statement audits.

Assist VP of Finance and Controller on ad hoc reporting and accounting projects.

Account Receivable Specialist (September 2016- April 2020)

Responsibilities included:

Application of cash receipts to customer accounts.

Monitored accounts receivables, accounts payable and other account balances to track transactions, avoid discrepancies and maintain accuracy

Reconciliation of customer aging to Factor, including research on the Factor portal.

Reconciliation of customer aging to general ledger, including intercompany receivables.

Prepared weekly customer aging and other analyses to review with Manager and distribute to management.

Contacted past due accounts to follow up and collect payment.

Researched and resolved customer chargebacks by working with sales and logistic departments to determine cause and responsibility of chargeback. Collection of documentation in support of repayment and worked with customer representatives in collection efforts.

David Yurman, Inc., New York, NY (June 2010 – September 2016)

(Privately held global wholesaler/retailer of luxury jewelry)

Sales Auditor

Responsibilities include:

Reconciled the consignment store daily transactions with close-out reports and bank statements.

Analyzed and audited retail location expenses for accuracy and proper documentation of expenses

Researched and responded to credit card inquires and charge backs.

Partnered with store personnel to resolve sales transactions and other issues.

Assisted with monthly close.

Performed account reconciliations including cash, credit card receivables.

Set up products/items for vendor sales.

EDUCATION:

William Paterson University – Wayne, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bergen Community College – Paramus, NJ

Associate Degree in Accounting

SKILLS

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Proficient in all Microsoft Office products and excellent in use of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, IF, Index & Match, Pivot tables, SUMIFS)

Proficient in RLM Apparel Software, QAD G/L QuickBooks, and Xero

Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment.

*References available upon request

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