Accounts Payable Office Manager

Melissa Longoria Hernandez

813-***-**** • ***********@*******.***

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented and bilingual Payroll and Accounting Specialist with 20+ years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing, accounts payable/receivable, certified payroll compliance, and HR operations. Demonstrated success in improving DSO metrics, managing payroll for 700+ employees, and optimizing financial workflows. Proficient in industry-standard platforms including ADP, Paylocity, Workday, and QuickBooks.

Core Competencies

• - Payroll Processing (Hourly, Salary, Piece-Rate, Certified)

• - Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• - Financial Reporting & Forecasting

• - HR Onboarding & Benefits Administration

• - Certified Payroll Compliance & Audits

• - Vendor & Customer Relations

• - Collections & DSO Reduction

• - Bilingual: Spanish & English

Technical Skills

ADP, Paylocity, Ceridian, QuickBooks, Dayforce, SAP, Microsoft Excel, LCP Tracker, Workday, Comdata, E-Verify

Professional Experience

• Payroll & Office Manager (BRANDSafway Solutions, LLC Apr 2016 – Mar 2020, Jun 2021 – Jun 2022)

• - Managed end-to-end payroll for 700+ employees, garnishments and certified payroll submissions.

• - Reduced DSO from 94 to 26 days by streamlining collections and invoice follow-ups.

• - Administered benefits enrollment, processed E-Verify checks, and maintained digital employee records.

• - Created and approved POs and requisitions; resolved vendor and payment issues.

• Office Manager (Liberty Industrial Group Mar 2020 – Jun 2021)

• - Processed financial transactions, reconciliations, and quarterly reporting.

• - Onboarded new hires, facilitated safety training, and resolved invoice disputes.

• Employee Relations Administrator (CJ Pallet Company Jan 2016 – Dec 2016)

• - Managed accounts payable/receivable and maintained accurate financial records.

• - Oversaw day-to-day office operations and financial compliance.

• Payroll Manager (DWRG / Strawberry Kreek / Tater Man / Florida Elite Aug 2008 – Jun 2014)

• - Oversaw payroll, AP/AR, grower settlements, and full-charge bookkeeping.

• - Handled all HR and onboarding responsibilities for multiple locations.

Education & Certification

High School Diploma

Notary Public, State of Florida

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