JAMES J. SANTIAGO
University Heights, OH 44118
********.****@*****.***
Skills and Qualifications
Extensive background in accounting departments to include office administration,
report preparation, record maintenance, data entry, and customer service
Bilingual, English and Spanish with good verbal and written communication
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Oracle, MAS 90, Axapta, JD Edwards
Extensive experience in accounts payables involving high volume full cycle processing, 1099 preparation and heavy vendor contact
Assisted/trained others and always willing to meet new challenges
Dedicated employee with proven track record of customer satisfaction
and follow-through assuring time frames were met
Strong ability working independently as well as contributing to a group
Dependable with exceptional work ethics and availability to work overtime
Professional Experience
The Sherwin Williams Company Cleveland, OH Temporary
Accounts Payable Clerk - Shared Services-Mexico
Processed high volume of invoices in relation to Raw Materials, Finished Goods
Travel & Entertainment Expense Reports using Oracle Accounts Payable software
Maintained contact with Mexico personnel in order to assure timely payment to
national and international suppliers
Park Ohio Cleveland, OH 2007 - 2008
Accounts Payable Clerk
Processed a high volume of invoices, utilizing three way matching process
Used J.D. Edwards and MAS 90 accounting systems.
Issued checks and maintained filing of invoices and statements
James J. Santiago
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Employment History (Continued)
Lockheed Martin Corp Cleveland, OH 2005 – 2007
Accounting Clerk
Performed clerical and administrative tasks in support of a contract
and in an area within the processing department
Keyed data into an automated system and verified input
Processed information for deceased retired/annuitant members
by paying eligible beneficiaries in a timely manner
Extensive use of mathematical, analytical and organization skills
as well as the ability to research and interpret account accuracy
CNAC dba J. D. Byrider Cleveland, OH 2004 – 2005
Accounts Payable Specialist
Managed and directed functions of the Accounts Payable Department
Ensured accuracy and timeliness of invoice processing
related to four companies
Worked with company personnel and vendors to reach resolution
Processed all invoices from approving and posting
through weekly check runs
Weymouth Valley Inc. Solon, OH 2001 – 2004
Bookkeeper
Coordinated accounting operations for three country clubs
Performed payroll, accounts payable and receivable duties
Handled bank reconciliations and journal entry preparation
Managed report preparation and record preparation
Trained new personnel
Kaiser Permanente Cleveland, OH 1997 – 2001
General Accounting Specialist
Was responsible for inventory control and bank reconciliations
Maintained account records, data entry and report preparations
Handled all other accounting functions as required
Originally hired as Accounts Payable Specialist; then promoted
to above status
Education
Sawyer Business College Cleveland, OH Accounting Certificate
Cleveland Heights High School Cleveland Heights, OH Diploma