I have five years of Accounts Payable experience along with 6 1/2 year

Maricela Preciado

Visalia, CA 1-559-***-**** *******************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Accounts Payable and Payroll Specialist with over extensive years of experience in full-cycle accounting, vendor management, payroll, and financial reporting. Skilled in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and Excel. Recognized for accuracy, problem solving, and strong vendor and customer relations. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Work Experience

Accounting Clerk / Utility Billing (Contract through Robert Half)

Various Locations May 2025 – September 2025

• Performed full-cycle Accounts Payable, including coding, matching, posting, and three-way matching.

• Processed customer utility payments (cash, checks, electronic), balanced daily cash drawers, and reconciled receipts.

• Managed Accounts Receivable tasks, maintaining accurate customer and vendor records.

• Processed high volumes of invoices using NetSuite and assisted with month-end reconciliations.

• Supported payroll activities by calculating employee hours and preparing paychecks/direct deposits.

• Assisted with monthly financial statements and prepared reports for management.

• Responded to customer billing questions, researched discrepancies, and resolved account issues.

• Supported audit preparation by organizing documents, reports, and transaction logs.

Accounts Payable Specialist

OFR, Inc. – Kingsburg, CA July 2024 – April 2025

• Processed and verified vendor invoices, purchase orders, contracts, and expense reports.

• Implemented automated invoice processing, reducing manual entry time by 30%.

• Managed vendor relationships, negotiated terms, and resolved payment discrepancies.

• Completed monthly reconciliations and generated weekly aging and accrual reports.

• Prepared check runs, ACH payments, and credit card reconciliations.

• Assisted the Controller with month-end close tasks and audit requests.

• Maintained vendor files, W-9s, and year-end 1099 reporting.

Administrative Technician

City of Visalia – Visalia, CA Dec 2023 – Apr 2024

• Processed purchasing requisitions and issued purchase orders, contracts, and service agreements.

• Published bids, RFQs, and RFPs; reviewed bid submissions and monitored contract compliance.

• Maintained financial tracking systems and supported the preparation of department budgets.

• Verified pricing, checked invoices for accuracy, and ensured compliance with municipal policies.

• Provided administrative support, prepared correspondence, and updated department records.

• Coordinated with internal departments and vendors regarding procurement timelines.

Accounts Payable Specialist / Inventory

Agusa – Lemoore, CA Jun 2023 – Nov 2023

• Processed AP documents, monitored budgets, and issued purchase orders.

• Reconciled raw material and freight accounts at month-end.

• Coordinated raw material deliveries and monitored inventory levels to support production schedules.

• Entered receiving documents, verified quantities, and resolved discrepancies with suppliers.

• Assisted with fixed asset documentation, depreciation schedules, and tax reporting.

• Partnered with production teams to ensure accurate inventory counts and reporting.

Accounting/Payroll Specialist

Greenbrier Holdings LLC – Parlier, CA Dec 2022 – May 2023

• Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy, proper coding, and required documentation.

• Recorded receipts, invoices, adjustments, and journal entries into the general ledger.

• Investigated and resolved daily variances, discrepancies, and account irregularities.

• Processed payroll, verified timesheets, and ensured compliance with policies and labor codes.

• Prepared financial reports, assisted with budgeting, and supported month-end closing tasks.

• Communicated with vendors and staff regarding payments, statements, and account questions.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Kaweah Container – Visalia, CA Oct 2020 – Oct 2022

• Processed high-volume vendor invoices, matched purchase orders, and ensured timely payments.

• Maintained ongoing communication with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.

• Managed company utility billing and payments, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

• Prepared weekly AP reports, check runs, and payment schedules.

• Maintained organized AP files, contract documents, and vendor profiles.

• Supported month-end close by assisting with reconciliations and accruals.

Education

Reedley Community College – Office Tech Program

Lovell High School – GED, 2001

Skills

• Accounting & Finance: Accounts Payable/Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, Reconciliations, Financial Reporting

• Software: QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics GP, SAP, Excel, Word, Office Suite, and Tyler Munis

• Other: Bilingual (English/Spanish), Customer Service, Administrative Support

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