Results-driven Accounts Payable Specialist experienced in managing invoice processing across multiple enterprises. Achieved accuracy in financial reporting and compliance through strong analytical skills and effective teamwork. Focused on enhancing operational efficiency and vendor relations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Payable Technician
RECOCHEM INC
Montréal, Canada
10.2021 - Current
Fulfilling 2-way, 3-way and manual matching to process high volume of vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring adherence to payment schedules for more than 80 enterprises through INFOR (ERP).
Verifying invoice information against supporting documents to ensure accuracy and resolving discrepancies between vendor invoices and purchase orders or pre-approval price.
Reconciling and disputing discrepancies in vendor statements and resolve issues promptly for various vendors' accounts on a monthly basis through effective communication with vendors, resolving inquiries related to payment application and banking information.
Verifying and matching customer orders with shipments, the correct freight rate is applied in compliance with the guidance.
Updating bank account of vendors in APLINK (RBC platform) following buyers' requests to ensure the payment is successfully completed.
Working proficiency with other internal departments to resolve any issues concerning accounts payable matters including payment application and purchase orders.
Preparing month-end closing report with accruals and ad-hoc analysis of pending invoices.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial data flow.
Maintaining electronic files of all accounts payable transactions.
Account Payable Specialist
PACIFIC IMPORTS
Montréal, Canada
05.2021 - 10.2021
Reconciled 3 different bank accounts including CAD and USD currency, issued cheques for vendors and casual labors.
Matched PO to appropriate invoices for more than 20 local and foreign vendors.
Matched purchase orders to invoices for 20+ local and foreign vendors to ensure accurate payments.
Posted and monitored accounts payable aging for matching and unmatching invoices to facilitate timely supplier payments.
Recorded general journal and transactions for 3 subsidiaries by Enspire and Quickbooks.
Calculated and submitted quarterly government remittances for GST, HST, and QST for head enterprise.
Collaborated with colleagues to enhance operational efficiency to ensure the smooth workflow.
Accounting Intern
MARK LEVY CPA INC
Montréal, Canada
03.2021 - 05.2021
Utilized excel to do bank reconciliation and classified revenue, expenses, and shareholders' contribution.
Used Sage50 to record company’s accounting operations, bank statements and bookkeeping.
Prepared trial balance and ensured the accuracy of all data in the system.
Completed three personal tax returns in TaxPrep 2020 for self-employed individuals and employees, ensuring proper reporting of GST/QST and claiming appropriate expenses.
Categorized customers file for the purpose of organization.
Be introduced to Quickbook in both versions - website and computer by the Supervisor, practiced understanding the methods of recording bank statements, account payable and receivable, extracting reports in Quickbook.
Bookkeeper
DIGI-SAT PLUS TECHNOLOGIES
Montréal, Canada
11.2019 - 09.2020
Conducted bank reconciliation and managed accounting cycle using Excel spreadsheets to ensure transaction accuracy between cash balance, receipts, and invoices.
Created monthly reports including government remittance calculations of GST, HST and QST, financial statement to follow sales growth.
Created monthly reports with government remittance calculations for GST, HST, and QST, and financial statements aligning with sales growth.
Filling and categorizing all receipts, invoices to archive hard document.
Account Service Specialist
CITIBANK N.A
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
01.2017 - 07.2017
Managed daily account service transactions including account opening, account closure, account maintenance, signature scanning in the internal system of Signature Verification System (SVS) and Flexcube (Oracle) to ensure the accuracy of information to ensure 100% the information up to date.
Managed daily account service transactions, including account opening, closure, maintenance, and signature scanning in Signature Verification System (SVS) and Flexcube (Oracle), ensuring 100% accuracy and up-to-date information.
Collaborated with team members to prioritize tasks and organize documents, efficiently managing high-volume daily workflows.
Developed and maintained reporting insights for Head of Account Services, enhancing visibility into account status and operations.
Completed quarterly report and weekly updated status of clients' accounts for ASIAN headquarters.
Project Coordinator – US FATCA Tax
CITIBANK, N.A
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
05.2016 - 12.2016
Managed initiatives related to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) for regulatory adherence.
Updated project manager on developments using spreadsheet reports to ensure timely decision-making.
Collaborated with project owners and team members to implement US FATCA form declarations for 1,500 enterprises, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Worked closely with upper management in planning projects and preparing related documents.
Transition projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to a well-defined project execution plan.
Monitored network performance and generated statistical reports for real-time and historical data analysis.
Resolved customer complaints and answered customers' questions regarding policies and procedures.
Administrative Internship
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
03.2016 - 05.2016
Utilized excel to manage and update the list of about six sponsors and over 100 subscriptions to for senior team members.
Utilized excel to manage and update the list of about six sponsors and over 100 subscriptions for senior team members.
Communicated with vendors and followed up to ensure timely delivery of flyers and event materials.
Helped organize fundraising and attendants of Terry Fox in Vietnam.
Coordinated conferences and special events between Canadian businesses and Vietnamese enterprises, overseeing catering and equipment setup.