Analytical Accounting Professional with Leadership Experience
Resume:
Ruby Bojorquez
Phoenix, AZ
****.*********@*******.***
Professional Summary
· Analytical accounting professional with extensive experience in accurate preparation, analysis and reporting of financial performance.· Proficient in management of payroll specialist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reconciliations.· Exceptional financial analysis skills.· Dedicated leader with a personal able approach and a client focus.· Recognized for improving operational systems, performance, and processes.· Performance-driven administrator skilled in the effective management of top initiatives and critical projects.· Working as an AP Coordinator, facilitated paying all bills basically my primary role is to process and record all cash disbursements aside from company to listen well to supervisor directions on how to properly carry out duties.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Order Puller
Paradies Lagardère-Phoenix, AZ
August 2024 to April 2025
My primary duties included, reviewing customer orders and retrieving them, using a scanner to scan the barcode at its destination to confirm delivery. Also to inspect the product quality ensuring that it is damage free. Logging product or packaging issues or reporting any issues with equipment in warehouse to Supervisor. Also assisting with solving inventory issues. Staging and loading products on pallets or loading them on trucks.
Accounting Analyst
Southwest Key Programs-Phoenix, AZ
November 2023 to July 2024
Analyzing financial data to ensure accuracy, identify trends, and provide insights to support business decisions. They may work with accounts payable, receivable, and other financial functions, ensuring compliance with regulations and financial standards. Account Analysts also prepare reports, conduct variance analyses, and may provide financial advice to internal and external stakeholders.
Financial Technician
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona-Phoenix, AZ
June 2023 to October 2023
· Preparing, adjusting, maintaining, and reviewing financial records. · The work involves recording financial data relating to costs, expenditures, and receivables; compiling such data, and preparing written reports summarizing accounting transactions
· Processing checks for payments and also refunds. · Creating new credentials for vendors, checking credentials, vendor contract management and also maintain databases· Assist in procurement and oversight of consultants in developing Annual Comprehensive Financial Report procedures to increase timeliness, accuracy, and sustainability. · Participate in weekly payment runs, ensuring that payments are timely and accurate. Assist in the electronic conversation of vendor payments. · Reconciles vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies. Reason for Employment Gap: Health Issues
Accountant II(Temp)
Southwest Behavioral Health Services-Phoenix, AZ
February 2021 to August 2021
· Manage all accounting activities for 10 HUD corporations including but not limited to: recording vendor invoices, deposits, & journal entries, issuing payments, reconciling inter-company & balance sheet accounts, preparing/submitting budgets, annual filings, etc.· Assists with the preparation of the monthly financial statements.· Assists with the preparation of journal entries.· Assist with preparing, submitting, and collecting payment for miscellaneous invoices relating to grants and other contracts, ensuring SBH is collecting all billed amounts and in compliance with the contracts ‘billing requirements.· Completes monthly reconciliation of general ledger accounts, as assigned. Completes monthly reconciliation of all bank statements. · Assists with the yearly budgets for all 10 HUD corporations. · Assists with the annual audit for all 10 HUD corporations. · Assists with other positions in the Accounting Department, as needed. Assists Accounting Manager and / or Director of Finance with additional Accounting projects, as needed. · To ensure compliance & adequate services, additional job duties may be required to meet the needs of the program and or department
A/P Specialist
American Vision Partners-Tempe, AZ
September 2020 to February 2021
· As an AP Specialist was responsible for timely and accurate processing of invoices through workflow automation and T & E expense processing. · Validate invoices for accurate data extraction utilizing automation software technology. · Ensure data integrity, proper expense allocation, and process controls. Investigate and resolve problems associated with the processing of invoices that have been rejected or excluded from the automation process. · Participate in weekly payment runs, ensuring that payments are timely and accurate. Assist in the electronic conversation of vendor payments.· Reconciles vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.· Receive, research and resolve a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate people.· Audit employee expense reimbursement within Concur and provide education on expenditure policies.· Administrate petty cash disbursement.· Respond to vendor correspondence via phone or email.· Obtain W-9’s for new Vendors and assist with 1099’s at the end of the year.· Assists with month end closings.· Performs additional duties as assigned
Accounting Analyst (Temp)
Insight Global-Tempe, AZ
July 2020 to September 2020
· Responsible for performing a variety of accounting duties which included, preparing and managing monthly and quarterly account reconciliations, and the fixed asset reports as well as compliance with state accounting regulations. · Prepared files for audit.
A/P Specialist
State of Arizona AHCCCS-Phoenix, AZ
May 2019 to June 2020
· Responsible for processing and auditing payroll records for compliance with State and Federal regulations.· This position uses the State payroll/personnel system, Human Resources Information Solution (HRIS) and employee Time Entry (ETE) for data entry, ADOAAFIS for reporting capabilities, and auditing of employees accounts; in addition to providing internal and external customer service.· Maintain accurate and complete payroll records for over 1110 employees while ensuring the security of confidential payroll records. Ensures funds are deposited into the appropriate employee bank accounts. Timely and accurately pays wages and processes expenditures transactions.· Prepare a biweekly payroll audit using an Excel File with lookup reference formulas to identify errors regarding the employees’ gross pay, retroactive adjustments, stipends, travel and any incentive payments in the short time window between the computation deadline and the actual pay date.· Ensure departmental procedures comply with Federal and State regulations, and Arizona Department of· Administration (ADOA) Personnel Rules and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) policies and procedures. Maintain payroll processes and procedures, e.g., electronic timesheet adjustment process and electronic leave request forms. · Catalog and track Personnel Action Forms (PAF) from HRD to ensure accurate and complete processing of the information in the HRIS system. Maintains the quality and integrity of the HRIS system and the Payroll Unit work flow including payroll processing and reporting of transactions. · Responds to the agency Payroll Helpline to provide high quality customer service to AHCCCS employees. Conducts research for employees’ concerns, issues and problems to provide resolution.
Accountant/Accounts Payable Manager
Peralta’s Iron Work-Phoenix, AZ
November 2010 to April 2019
· Hired, trained, and managed Account Payables Department. · Capable payroll specialist committed to keeping accurate records, ensuring on time deposits and maintaining tax compliance. · 15 years’ experience in an effective analytical approach to identifying and solving complex problems. Employment tax knowledge, QuickBooks proficient, Payroll software expert. Electronic deposits and manual payments. · Prepared detailed reports for auditors. · Complete payroll for 80-95 employee on weekly, bi-weekly and monthly basis· Efficiently managed the accurate and timely processing of over 1200 invoices per month. Reviewed all invoices validating all content and resolving various issues. · Provided a detailed report to district manager monthly which included A/P figures such as total volume, · Used a wide range of accounting software including Capac, AS 400 and all Microsoft Computer Applications (i.e. Excel, PowerPoint and Access) · Organized thorough cross checking of tax codes, packing lists, receivers and quotes to ensure accurate billings.
· Strengthened company's vendor/suppliers’ relations by continuously corresponding with vendors via phone, email or written communication. · Negotiated payment and discounts terms with vendors/suppliers which improved the company's profit. · Negotiated payments terms with vendors/suppliers which extended due dates and avoided finance charges.
Payroll Specialist
U-Haul-Phoenix, AZ
May 2010 to October 2010
· Efficiently processed payroll for approximately 1, 200 employees as well as payables transactions timely in high volume environment achieving specified performance results (typically 95% current aging)ensuring compliance with company controls and transparent balances.· Processed other related transactions (short pay, chargeback, credit memos, cancelled payments) in SAP system.· Communicated with vendors for invoice request, W8/W9 request, statement requests, requesting double payment refund, shorted units, price/color/size discrepancies, and questionable freight, shipping and handling, drop ship fees.· Performed a variety of special projects and duties as assigned such as check runs, invoice entry parties, helped with continuous process improvement, helped with audits by pulling payment packets randomly selected by auditors.· Personally given special project of cleaning old books/accounts in the old system as we transitioned to the new system.
Payroll Specialist
Associated Transportation, Inc-Sacramento, CA
April 2008 to May 2010
· Restructured the company's payroll department to achieve greater efficiency and resolved payroll and insurance issues to ensure timely and accurate payroll generation· Managed the payroll processing of weekly, bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls for over 2,500employees locally and multi-state· Processed child support orders, levies, garnishments and verification of earnings. Processed and submitted billing for the 401K and voluntary deductions· Coordinated all payroll record keeping processes and identified payroll discrepancies and processed necessary corrections· Responsible for the confidential administration of employee information· Provided information and timely responses to internal and external customers regarding payroll and insurance issues· Prepared monthly reports documenting activity for retirement, insurance, and payroll accounts
Accounts Payable Specialist
First American Title & INS-Phoenix, AZ
January 2007 to October 2007
· Processed child support orders, levies, garnishments and verification of earnings. Processed and submitted billing for the 401K and voluntary deductions· Processed all invoices (roughly 100 invoices weekly) and utilities for assigned states (CA, KY, NC, and TN) · Served as liaison between departments and vendors to research disputes regarding billing concerns· Processed roughly 2000 Secret Shopper weekly EFT requests and payments· Overseen and trained temporary employees on department procedures· Routinely created, edited, and processed weekly and urgent manual check batches
Accounts Payable Specialist
J&S Construction-Phoenix, AZ
May 2006 to December 2006
· Handled A/P for above ground· Full Cycle Accounts Payable. Processed up to 250 invoices/month averaging $1.5 million. · Monitored accounts with 300+ vendors. Responded to vendor payment inquiries. Investigated pricing discrepancies.· Provided accruals and proposed journal entries for month end reporting.· Generated year end schedules and work papers for audit.· Managed expense reports. Reconciled credit card purchases. · Worked directly with senior management and auditors, contractors as well as subcontractors and lien waivers
Education
High School Diploma
Alhambra High School - Phoenix, AZ
Arizona State University - Tempe, AZ
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Skills
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Organizational skills
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Microsoft Suites
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Purchasing
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Visio
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QuickBooks
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Contract Management
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Payroll
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Supervising experience
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Budgeting & Forecasting
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Time management
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Great Plains
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Microsoft Access
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Project management software
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DocLink
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Oracle
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Accounting software
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Excel
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Vendor Management
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Executive Relationships
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Performance Metrics
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Tiff Works
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PeopleSoft
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Microsoft Word
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Peachtree
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Office Management
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Accounting
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Communication skills
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Microsoft Excel
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Recruiter / Trainer, ADP (Automatic Data Processing), MAS/90 & MAS/200
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Non-profit accounting
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Data entry
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Editing
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Data Faction (DOS)
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Computer skills
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Analysis skills
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Microsoft Office
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GAAP
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AP/AR/GL/P&L
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Marketing Programs
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Account Management
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ERP
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Financial Reporting
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Human resources
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Timberline
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Microsoft Powerpoint
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SAP/4HANA
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Roxio
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Bilingual, English/Spanish
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Adobe Acrobat
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Microsoft Outlook
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Filing
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Syman
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PowerPoint
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Oracle 11i
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