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Bernadette Nava

Oak Lawn

Summary

Detail-oriented Accounting Professional with 3+ years of expertise driving end-to-end Accounts Payable operations. Proven track record managing high-volume invoice processing, executing 3-way matching, and resolving complex vendor discrepancies with flawless data accuracy. Adept at leveraging modern accounting software to optimize financial records and consistently beat rigid month-end deadlines.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Department – Accounts Payable

Swissport Cargo Services
Irving Park
08.2022 - Current

High-Volume Invoice Processing: Managed high-volume accounts payable invoices with strict accuracy, selecting appropriate general ledger accounts and maintaining flawless financial records.

Discrepancy Resolution & Matching:Conducted three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and proof-of-delivery documentation within the accounting system to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Payment & Cash Management: Prepared timely vendor payments, executed regular check runs, performed bank deposits, and managed local mail pick-ups.

Vendor Relations: Served as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, efficiently resolving complex questions regarding invoices and payment statuses.

Aging & Month-End Support: Monitored accounts payable aging schedules to ensure compliance with rigid month-end closing and processing deadlines.

Audit & Documentation Support: Reviewed open purchase order reports, compiled supporting documentation for accounting activities, and maintained comprehensive records to ensure audit readiness.

Cross-Functional Team Assistance: Supported billing operations and provided vital administrative and data entry assistance to the broader accounting team as needed. high-volume invoices and ensured timely payments to domestic and international vendors.

Cargo Office Agent

Swissport Cargo Services
Irving Park
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Preparing, processing, handling cargo import/export documentation, coordinate flight manifest
  • Provide customer counter service for delivery and pickup, properly rate airway bill for charges
  • Prepare/distribute documentation to appropriate government Agencies
  • Understand, send and respond to inquiries on tracings/bookings
  • Handling cash transactions
  • Notifying shippers/carriers of problems that the shipment sometimes encountered

Co-Owner and Vice President

MAF Transport Inc
Joliet
10.2013 - 11.2019
  • Oversaw daily dispatch schedules and freight tracking operations to ensure timely deliveries.
  • Supervised daily fleet movements, proactively addressing transit delays and ensuring successful trip completions.
  • Managed weekly payroll operations by auditing driver mileage and calculating gross earnings, ensuring accurate compensation.
  • Optimized fleet readiness by scheduling maintenance during off-peak hours and managing cargo compliance records.
  • Overlooked regulatory compliance, ensuring all local, state, and federal transport permits and tax filings were up to date.
  • Managing interviews and background screenings for potential drivers.

Education

BSBA - Management

Tomas Del Rosario College
Philippines

High School Diploma (Secondary) -

Emilio C. Bernabe Bagac High School
Philippines

Skills

  • Accounts Payable Processing
  • Invoice Processing
  • 3-Way Matching
  • Payment Processing
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Vendor Management
  • Audit Support
  • Financial Reporting
  • ERP System
  • Microsoft 365
  • Expense reports

Language

English - Fluent, Tagalog - Native, Arabic - Conversational

Timeline

Administrative Department – Accounts Payable

Swissport Cargo Services
08.2022 - Current

Cargo Office Agent

Swissport Cargo Services
09.2021 - 07.2022

Co-Owner and Vice President

MAF Transport Inc
10.2013 - 11.2019

BSBA - Management

Tomas Del Rosario College

High School Diploma (Secondary) -

Emilio C. Bernabe Bagac High School
Bernadette Nava