Accounts Payable Specialist

Liliana Benkerroum

Fort Worth, TX ***** 347-***-**** *************@*****.*** linkedIn.com/in/Liliana-benkerroum-b655a6179

~ Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist with Precision and Strategic Efficiency ~ A seasoned, analytical and dynamic professional, bringing 20+ years of expertise in the financial Industry. Proficient in processing invoices, reconciling accounts and ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors. Proven success in processing up to 650 invoices monthly and implementing strategic outsourcing of accounts payable processes, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in resolving discrepancies, communicating with vendors and stakeholders and maintaining accurate records. Armed with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a comprehensive skill set in financial software such as ERP Sage, SAP, QuickBooks, Buy & Pay Proceedo. Committed to driving financial accuracy, efficiency, and organizational growth in a challenging role

CORE COMPETENCIES

Accounts Payable Processing Financial Reporting & Auditing Invoice Process &Review Payment by Checks, ACH, Wire Transfers Account reconciliation Financial statement analysis Advanced Financial Software Proficiency Analytical Problem-solving GAAP Knowledge Vendor Management General ledger accounting Detail-oriented Bilingual Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) Adobe Outlook ERP Sage SAP (Proceedo) Netbank (positive pay) Midas ST400 IntelliMatch software Concur

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant Administrator/Iglesia Cristiana Verdad Viviente Inc. Watauga, Texas (January 2024 -January 2025)

• Cordially answered telephone and received visitors. Maintained the record of phone calls received.

• Duties included input of weekly member offerings in the database generating weekly reports using Excel and Access.

• Translation of articles from English to Spanish.

• Extensive typing of various bulletins, sermons and classes using Microsoft Word.

• Responsible for payroll checks, weekly deposits to bank accounts.

• Organized church trips, conferences, local events and celebrations.

• Purchased office and church supplies.

Assistant Treasurer/Accounts Payable Specialist NORDEA BANK ABP New York, NY (August 2005 – October 2023)

• Managed the full-cycle accounts payable process, including the efficient receipt, processing, and verification of over 650 invoices monthly, with an average value of $7 million, ensuring timely and accurate payment disbursement.

• Demonstrated proficiency in financial management by performing a monthly budget recap for various departmental managers, providing valuable insights into expenditure tracking and budget adherence.

• Efficiently reviewed invoices and journal entries prior to payment and reconciled general ledgers accounts with a keen eye for details and accuracy ensuring the integrity of financial records.

• Play a pivotal role in financial operations, generating key accounting and auditing reports to aid in accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring precise submission to senior staff for approval.

• Proactively engaged with vendors to swiftly resolve disputes related to purchase orders, invoices, and payments, building strong vendor relationships.

• Maintain comprehensive vendor and contractor databases, ensuring the accurate upkeep of essential W9 documentation, reflecting a commitment to organizational efficiency and legal compliance.

• Executed payments seamlessly through diverse modules, including checks, ACH, and wire transfer uploading payments in Netbank software for final process and checks in positive pay.

• Produced month-end closing reports with actionable recommendations for quick resolution, actively investigating daily variances and rectifying error to resolve discrepancies promptly.

• Demonstrated advanced financial acumen by processing monthly deferrals and fixed asset schedules, establishing proper depreciation lives and methods, calculated depreciation, record disposals and gains/losses, contributing significantly to streamlined financial reporting and strategic decision making

• Support Travel Expenses documentation and processing the monthly credit card charges in Concur software.

• Reconciled fixed asset schedules to the general ledger and recorded appropriate journal entries.

• Assumed a leadership role by training and supporting new employees in accounts payable procedures and process flow, contributing to their rapid integration into the team, and ensuring continuity in operations

• Participated in implementing a new financial accounting system SAP software

• Orchestrated the month-end closing of accounts payable, accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations, consistently meeting tight deadlines and contributing to the organization's financial stability.

Led the outsourcing of accounts payable processes, including training overseas employees on intricate procedures like invoice coding, vendor payment setups, and OFAC checks, overseeing their work to ensure payment release accuracy.

Senior Reconciler and Investigator SKANDINAVISKA ENSKILDA New York, NY (January 1999- October 2004)

• Opened, maintained, and received a new float of accounts from other banks in numerous currencies, a testament to enhanced productivity and superior quality service.

• Reconciled accounts in US dollars and foreign currency, ensuring accuracy and compliance in complex financial environments.

• Supervised and led the investigation process, conducting thorough research and follow-ups on pending cases, demonstrating strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

• Processed amendments and adjustments efficiently, including managing early or late payments using the Sebis system and Swift (ST400), showcasing proficiency in financial software.

Significantly increased operational efficiency by eliminating redundant procedures, which reduced reconciliation process downtime by 50% through the implementation of the automated system S.O.A.R.

• Customer Service/Operation Officer ABM AMRO New York, NY(July 1990 - May 1998)

• Balanced and Reconciled cash account.

• Recorded transactions by logging cashier’s checks, travel’s checks and other special services.

• Answered customer queries about interest rated, service charges, and account history.

• Created currency transaction reports and balance sheets, documenting overall profits and losses.

• Complied with disclosure requirements, regulations and privacy policies.

• Reconciled loan coupons and other transactions.

EDUCATION& CERTIFICATIONS

Mandatory Training Certificate: Conflict of Interest, Foreign Corrupt Practices, Preventing Bribery, BSA, AML, KYC Fidelity Information Services New York, NY(April 2023) Computer Programming and Word Processing, Assembler, and RPG language - Certificate New York University New York, NY (May 1998)

Accounting I & II and QuickBooks Certificate

La Guardia Community College Queens, NY (Aug 1985) Associate in Business Management

La Catolica University Lima, Peru (May 1980)

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