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Juvelyn M. Natividad

Mountain House

Summary

Senior accounting professional with solid background in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration, driving efficiency, and delivering accurate results. Skilled in accounts payable, financial reporting, account reconciliations and process improvement. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Staff Accountant

Nevados Engineering, Inc.
04.2024 - Current
  • Led month-end closing processes for Accounts Payable, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Mentored and oversee AP accountant, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
  • Streamlined accounts payable procedures, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced processing time.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve complex accounting issues effectively.
  • Utilized NetSuite ERP systems for data management, enhancing reporting capabilities and accuracy.
  • Reduced discrepancies in account balances by thoroughly reviewing AP invoices and reconciling general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
  • Spearheaded the implementation of a new AP payment system and expense and corporate card system streamlining data entry processes, increased accuracy in financial reporting, and reduced time spent on manual tasks.
  • Conducted thorough variance analyses to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual expenses, providing actionable insights for cost-saving initiatives.
  • Prepared monthly AP, payroll, amortization and depreciation journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Assisted team members while transitioning to a new expense report system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with organizational objectives, driving overall performance improvement.
  • Managed fixed asset accounting, maintaining accurate records and calculating depreciation schedules accurately.
  • Evaluated existing workflows, suggesting improvements that increased efficiency within the department.
  • Collaborated with auditors to provide necessary documentation for successful audit completion.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Analyzed payment trends to support cash flow forecasting and budgeting initiatives.
  • Facilitated cross-departmental communication to address issues related to invoicing, approvals, or payment status updates promptly.
  • Developed effective working relationships with vendors through open communication and timely resolution of issues.
  • Supported cash flow management efforts by providing accurate forecasting reports on outstanding liabilities as needed to management.
  • Managed high volume invoice processing while maintaining a low error rate through meticulous attention to detail.
  • Collaborated with procurement team to ensure proper approval, coding, and matching of purchase orders with invoices.
  • Improved vendor relationships through timely payments and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.

Senior Accountant

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc.
06.2023 - 04.2024
  • Process and review all accounts payable invoices and expense reports for correct GL coding, project allocation, if applicable, and proper management approvals
  • Post monthly corporate card transactions and ensure all costs are coded to the correct GL
  • Setup new vendors in accounting system and online banking with proper documentation
  • Prepare and post weekly ACH payments and monitor vendor accounts to ensure timely and up to date payments
  • Manage and complete annual 1099 filing
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliation for three accounts and ensure that all bank transactions and cash receipts are posted daily in accounting system
  • Reconcile and manage month end close, process monthly journal entries for prepaids expenses, depreciation, and amortization schedules
  • Prepare cashflow statements for management and monthly credit line borrowing base to ensure compliance
  • Analyze current AP process and successfully establish a streamlined process for accounts payable invoices and ACH payments
  • Review project contracts, prepare and submit monthly client invoices
  • Review subconsultant invoices for accuracy, correct billing rates and project budgets
  • Communicate with Project Managers and clients regarding executed contracts, contract amendments, or budget issues
  • Setup new client projects in accounting system upon contract execution and requirements
  • Process bi-weekly payroll processing through ADP
  • Collaborate with auditors for year-end and contract audit documentation

Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Homebound
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Effectively process full-cycle, high volume accounts payable for construction invoices utilizing several systems in a fast-paced environment
  • Manually process 800-1000 monthly invoices utilizing 2-way PO match
  • Analyze, review and manually enter all construction invoices against system issued purchase orders for PM review and approval
  • Communicate with procurement and project management teams for missing purchase orders, invoice discrepancies, and accurate invoice coding
  • Proactively research and resolve vendor invoice issues to avoid payment delays
  • Establish positive relationships with trade partners and project management staff, responding to all inquiries in a timely and effective manner
  • Monitor incoming invoices and accounts payable inbox to ensure all invoices and credit memos are processed
  • Prepare and collect all signed conditional and unconditional lien releases from trade partners for required construction invoices
  • Process weekly payments in Bill.com for all ready to pay construction invoices
  • Utilize Google sheets to track and monitor the status of all construction invoices
  • Setup new vendors in Sage with proper documentation and approvals
  • Collaborate with AP team, management, and IT team on process improvements, system errors and issues, SOPs, and update internal policies
  • Assist Accounts Payable manager with monthly reconciliations, researching system issues and identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounts payable processes
  • Assist with year-end 1099 filing, verifying accurate data

Accounts Payable Manager

AEye Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2022
  • Manage and process all incoming accounts payable invoices utilizing Netsuite (400-500 per month)
  • Process high volume accounts payable utilizing 3-way match for PO related invoices
  • Thoroughly review invoices for applicable sales-use tax transactions
  • Manage and oversee temporary accounts payable contractor assisting with processing invoices
  • Review all incoming invoices for proper GL coding, correct dept. allocation and ensure all necessary approvals are obtained
  • Complete weekly ACH payment run utilizing SVB online payment portal
  • Support month-end closing process by preparing accruals and reconciling accounts payable sub-ledgers
  • Record journal entries for outgoing cash transactions and funds transfers
  • Reconcile monthly liabilities accounts and complete account reconciliations
  • Research invoice/PO discrepancies and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Maintain positive relationships with vendors and resolve any payment or invoice-related inquiries
  • Maintain and oversee accounts payable inbox and respond to vendors in a timely manner
  • Communicate with vendors for all required documents for vendor setup, W9 form and electronic ACH payment information
  • Distribute monthly corporate pcard statements and ensure that all costs are in compliance with company policies and coded to the correct GL account
  • Process year-end 1099 forms
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the current accounts payable processes
  • Assist with quarterly and year-end internal audits providing backup documentation

Accounting Manager

Lennar Homes, Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2021
  • Prepare, analyze, and reconcile monthly balance sheet package for management
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting, explain account variances and expense fluctuations
  • Prepare and record all month end closing journal entries including accruals, amortization schedules, depreciation, and home closing revenues against escrow statements
  • Review and process property tax bills for all remaining unsold homes and prepare annual estimates for Title
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations for 20 accounts ensuring that all cash entries have been properly recorded for all accounts
  • Complete division cash deposits and ensure cash is posted and coded to the correct accounts
  • Update weekly cash requirements and cash forecast reports for management for all anticipated accounts payable payments or wire transfers
  • Prepare and initiate all weekly wire transfers and properly record them in JD Edwards
  • Review and approve all division P-Card charges and record the costs to the proper cost center
  • Calculate and prepare bi-weekly sales commission payouts for division sales associates
  • Prepare monthly bank loan draws, ensuring that all possible costs are financed and drawn from remaining loan commitments
  • Manage and supervise two division Accounts Payable associates and all incoming/outgoing weekly account payable invoices and payments
  • Review Accounts Payable invoices processed by associates for accuracy and completeness
  • Oversee division accounting inbox and respond to all inquiries in a timely manner
  • Review all General Contractor & Subcontractor invoices ensuring complete/accurate submissions against current contract and budgets
  • Manage high level review of subcontractor lien waivers and project prelim notices
  • Assist with quarterly and year-end internal audits providing backup documentation

Education

B.S. - Business Accounting

University of Phoenix

Skills

  • Accounts Payable Management
  • Month and year end Closing
  • G/L Account Reconciliations
  • Journal Entries
  • Prepaid & Fixed Asset Reconciliation
  • Bank Account Reconciliation
  • Process Improvements
  • Accounting System Conversions
  • Desktop Procedure Documentation
  • Project Accounting
  • Contract Management
  • Cash flow management

Timeline

Senior Staff Accountant

Nevados Engineering, Inc.
04.2024 - Current

Senior Accountant

Kal Krishnan Consulting Services, Inc.
06.2023 - 04.2024

Senior Accounts Payable Accountant

Homebound
06.2022 - 06.2023

Accounts Payable Manager

AEye Inc.
07.2021 - 04.2022

Accounting Manager

Lennar Homes, Inc.
06.2016 - 06.2021

B.S. - Business Accounting

University of Phoenix
Juvelyn M. Natividad