Abraham Cruz

• Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
• Identified areas for improvement in existing processes, leading to increased productivity and reduced costs within the accounts payable department.
• Troubleshot and resolved escalated issues pertaining to vendor disputes, payment discrepancies or delays in a timely manner, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.
• Assisted in budget preparation by providing accurate historical data related to expenses/payments made through Accounts Payable department.
• Recruited, interviewed, and hired new accounts payable employees.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between finance, purchasing, operations departments to resolve issues impacting cash flow or vendor relations.
• Mentored junior staff members to improve their understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Managed month-end closing process, ensuring timely completion of accruals and account reconciliations.
• Reduced payment errors by closely monitoring and reconciling vendor statements.
• Processed all vendor invoices promptly in accordance with company policy.
• Participated in software implementation projects designed to automate manual tasks within the Accounts Payable department.
• Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.

• Reduced manual data entry errors through implementation of automated invoice processing software.
• Supported audit processes, gathering necessary documentation to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive financial data, ensuring the utmost discretion and professionalism in all dealings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Tracked expenditures and prepared reports for records and management review.
• Reduced late payment fees through timely and accurate invoice management.

Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.

• Inspected account books and recorded transactions.
• Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
• Reached out to vendors and customers to verify information and follow up on client issues.
• Optimized cash flow management by negotiating favorable payment terms with key suppliers.