Gabriela Cuevas
Chicago
Summary
Manage accounts payable processes with a focus on effective vendor communication and relationship building. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and enhance workflow efficiency. Actively contribute to team development through training and mentoring, ensuring a knowledgeable and cohesive work environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Fuchs Lubricants
Harvey
09.2024 - Current
- Communicated with vendors on payment status and invoice inquiries, strengthening vendor relationships.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing and payment discrepancies, ensuring timely processing.
- Reconciled vendor statements and researched any discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Verified invoices for proper receiving approval, purchasing authority and appropriate supporting documentation.
- Established vendor accounts in system.
- Coordinated with Accountants to process invoices for month-end closing, supporting accurate financial reporting.
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Kotex Chicago
Chicago
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Processed invoices and maintained records to ensure accuracy in financial operations.
- Processed and matched all bills prior to month end close.
- Created and sent invoices to customers after scanning for record-keeping.
- Maintained and generated reports on hours worked and monthly utility usage for financial tracking.
- Updated and organized purchase order log for tracking expenditures.
- Managed request for new vendor setups.
- Generated open bills of lading reports to track shipments.
- Ordered office supplies and small equipment.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR
Jones Lang LaSalle
Oak Brook
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Processed high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Processed invoices and expense reports, facilitating timely payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Resolved invoice discrepancies and payment issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, enhancing accounts payable workflow efficiency.
- Monitored vendor accounts, addressing inquiries and building strong relationships to improve service delivery.
- Analyzed payment trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline payment processes.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable work environment.
- Ensured compliance with internal policies and procedures related to Accounts Payable.
ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
AGB Investigative Services
Chicago
01.2021 - 10.2022
- Processed vendor invoices and secured necessary approvals to ensure timely payments.
- Verified and reconciled vendor statements for accuracy and compliance.
- Processed invoices and managed accounts payable functions efficiently.
- Maintained accurate financial records using accounting software tools.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for management review.
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Red Hen Bread
Chicago
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Processed customer orders via email, fax, and telephone to ensure timely fulfillment.
- Followed up on customer orders and concerns to enhance satisfaction and resolve issues.
- Acted as liaison between sales representatives and customers to facilitate communication and support sales.
- Managed invoicing processes and accounts receivable transactions.
- Executed payment processing for customer transactions.
- Facilitated credit card processing for customer purchases.
- Ran production reports daily.
Education
High School -
Bogan High School
Chicago, IL06-1992
Skills
- Accounts payable software
- Invoice processing
- Vendor management
- Reconciliation processes
- Expense reporting
- Transaction auditing
- Financial analysis
- Process improvement
- Data entry
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Problem resolution
- Effective communication
- Data entry
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
Fuchs Lubricants
09.2024 - Current
ACCOUNTING CLERK
Kotex Chicago
03.2024 - 09.2024
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE COORDINATOR
Jones Lang LaSalle
10.2022 - 03.2024
ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR
AGB Investigative Services
01.2021 - 10.2022
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Red Hen Bread
07.2014 - 10.2017
High School -
Bogan High School